1. The term “Donkey Route”, recently seen in news, refers to:
(a) Wildlife trail
(b) Trade path
(c) Illegal migration route
(d) Army tactic
2. With reference to Rhinoceros species and conservation, consider the following statements:
1. The Sumatran Rhino has shown the least decline in horn length over 500 years of study.
2. The Greater One-Horned Rhino is the largest of all rhino species and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
3. Under CITES, all rhino species are listed in Appendix I, prohibiting international commercial trade in their products.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 3only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) All the above
3. With reference to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), consider the following statements:
1. It was established under the Coast Guard Act of 1978 as an independent Armed Force under the Ministry of Defence.
2. It has jurisdiction extending to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India.
3. It is the largest Coast Guard force in the world.
4. It acts as the nodal agency for oil spill response in Indian waters.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. With reference to India’s Astra missile, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) developed entirely indigenously in India.
2. It has an operational range exceeding 100 km and uses an indigenous Radio Frequency seeker.
3. It is designed primarily for anti-ship warfare from Indian Navy frigates.
4. Its development supports India’s goal of defence self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. With reference to the PM e-DRIVE Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme provides financial incentives for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and private electric cars.
2. It includes support for installation of over 70,000 EV charging points across major cities and highways.
3. The subsidy under the scheme for e-2Ws and e-3Ws is disbursed via Aadhaar-authenticated digital vouchers.
4. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) acts as the nodal agency for aggregating EV demand and developing a unified EV app.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Global Gender Gap Report 2025:
1. The report measures gender gaps in economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment.
2. India improved its rank compared to the previous year due to better political representation of women.
3. The report highlights that the global gender gap will take over a century to close at the current rate.
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
7. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world.
Statement 2:
The UNHRC can enforce binding decisions on member states.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1
(b) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 does not explains statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
(d) Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
8. Consider the following with reference to e jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ):
1. The ICJ settles legal disputes submitted by states.
2. The ICJ can hear cases filed by individuals and corporations.
3. The ICJ gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred by UN organs.
4. ICJ decisions are binding on the parties involved.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. With reference to the “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) Bill (129th Amendment), consider the following statements:
1. The Bill proposes inserting Article 82A into the Constitution to provide for simultaneous elections.
2. Article 82A(3) empowers the Election Commission to conduct simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
3. Under Article 82A(5), the Election Commission may defer any particular Assembly election and advise the President accordingly.
4. The concept of simultaneous elections was introduced in India for the first time in 2024.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. With reference to Mount Kailash and the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, consider the following statements:
1. Mount Kailash lies in Tibet’s Ngari Prefecture near the borders of India and Nepal.
2. It is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Bon tradition.
3. Both Lake Manasarovar and Lake Rakshastal are freshwater lakes located south of Mount Kailash.
4. Mount Kailash is the source of the Brahmaputra, Indus, Sutlej, and Karnali rivers.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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