1. With reference to the National Population Register (NPR) in India, consider the following statements:
1. NPR has its legal basis in the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003.
2. NPR data was first collected in 2010, preceding the 2011 Census.
3. NPR is maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner.
4. Updating NPR is constitutionally mandatory to conduct the decadal Census.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. With reference to Namibia and India’s Africa Policy, consider the following statements:
1. Namibia shares a land border with Zambia and Angola.
2. The Namib Desert runs along Namibia’s Atlantic coastline.
3. India’s Africa Policy is guided by principles of mutual growth, capacity building, and respect for sovereignty.
4. The Indian Ocean borders Namibia to the west.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. With reference to the National Achievement Survey (NAS) in India, consider the following statements:
1. The first NAS was conducted in 2001 to assess learning outcomes in schools.
2. NAS is designed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
3. NAS tests are conducted annually for all classes from 1 to 12.
4. NAS aims to provide a snapshot of learning outcomes at Classes 3, 5, 8, and 10.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. With reference to Catastrophe Bonds (Cat Bonds), consider the following statements:
1. Catastrophe bonds allow at-risk entities to transfer predefined disaster risks to investors.
2. Investors in cat bonds always receive their principal back regardless of disaster occurrence.
3. These bonds help countries access a wider pool of capital beyond traditional insurance markets.
4. In the event of a defined disaster, the principal can be used for post-disaster relief.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only
5. With reference to India’s trade negotiations with the United States, consider the following statements:
1. WTO requires a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to cover “substantially all trade” between member countries.
2. The proposed India–US deal has been criticized for lacking reciprocity and compliance with WTO norms.
3. Most Favoured Nation (MFN) treatment under WTO means discriminatory tariffs are allowed for strategic partners.
4. India’s sensitive sectors like dairy and GM crops are usually included in trade deal negotiations with the US.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. With reference to the issue of custodial violence and criminal justice reform in India, consider the following statements:
1. Custodial deaths are typically treated as isolated anomalies in the criminal justice system.
2. The Supreme Court of India has mandated installation of CCTV cameras in all police stations and custodial facilities.
3. Reform proposals include making police mental wellness programs mandatory rather than optional.
4. Under current law, India has a comprehensive anti-custodial violence statute guaranteeing time-bound investigations.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
7. With reference to the Critical Minerals Initiative and India’s minerals diplomacy, consider the following statements:
1. The Critical Minerals Initiative is a cooperation framework among the Quad countries to secure and diversify supply chains.
2. Critical minerals are vital inputs for green technologies such as batteries and solar panels.
3. Mineral Clubs or minilateral arrangements help developing countries overcome capital and technology barriers.
4. India has no bilateral mineral exploration agreements with countries in Africa or South America.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. With reference to India’s National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Mission launched by the Ministry of Mines to ensure stable and secure supply of critical minerals.
2. The mission includes support for exploration both inside and outside India.
3. Under this mission, only Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are eligible for financial incentives for exploration and processing.
4. One of its objectives is to reduce India’s dependence on imports, especially from China.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of 17th BRICS Summit:
1. It was the first BRICS Summit attended by all newly inducted members including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
2. The summit was held under the chairmanship of South Africa.
3. The Rio Declaration issued during the summit focused on expanding the BRICS Currency Basket and creating an independent payment system.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Recently seen in news, IN-SPACe granted a license to which company to provide satellite-based internet services in India using Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites?
(a) OneWeb
(b) Starlink
(c) HughesNet
(d) Amazon Kuiper
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