1. With reference to the ‘Pax Silica’ initiative, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a treaty-based international organiza-tion aimed at regulating the global semicon-ductor trade.
2. It was launched under the leadership of the United States to build resilient supply chains for electronics and critical minerals.
3. India joined this initiative during the AI Im-pact Summit in 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. Consider the following statements regarding the membership of the ‘Board of Peace’:
1. India is a core member of the Board of Peace, having pledged significant financial support for Gaza reconstruction.
2. The core membership includes a diverse group of countries such as Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
3. The platform includes observers like the Eu-ropean Union, Japan, and the United King-dom.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
3. With reference to the ‘Microsoft Elevate for Educators’ initiative, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to train 20 lakh teachers across India in Artificial Intelligence by the year 2030.
2. The program utilizes Microsoft Copilot as the primary AI tool for classroom integration and lesson planning.
3. The initial rollout of the scheme was launched in CM SHRI schools in Delhi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
4. With reference to the ‘Indian Childhood Cancer Survivorship (ICS) Cohort’ recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s first nationwide registry specifi-cally dedicated to monitoring the long-term outcomes of childhood cancer survivors.
2. The registry is coordinated by the Indian Pediatric Oncology Group (InPOG).
3. The study reported an overall five-year sur-vival rate of less than 75% for childhood cancers in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
5. With reference to the ‘SANKALP’ scheme, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme receives financial and technical assistance from the World Bank.
2. The scheme emphasizes decentralization through grants provided to District Skill Committees (DSCs).
3. Its primary objective is to provide direct monetary stipends to youth undergoing long-term vocational training in ITIs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following pairs regarding global strategic initiatives and their lead members:
1. Pax Silica: United States
2. Minerals Security Partnership (MSP): Euro-pean Union
3. CHIPS 4 Alliance: Japan
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
7. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803, often mentioned in the news, relates to:
(a) The establishment of a permanent ceasefire in the Sudanese civil war.
(b) The roadmap for Gaza peace, reconstruc-tion, and transitional governance under UN oversight.
(c) Sanctions against non-state actors in the Red Sea.
(d) The formal recognition of a Palestinian state by the Security Council.
8. The Ministry of Education has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be introduced in the school curriculum from __________ onwards starting from the __________ academic session.
Which of the following pairs correctly fills the blanks above?
(a) Class 6; 2025–26
(b) Class 3; 2026–27
(c) Class 1; 2027–28
(d) Class 5; 2026–27
9. Consider the following pairs regarding the most common childhood cancers identified in the ‘Indian Childhood Cancer Survivorship (ICS) Cohort’:
1. Acute Leukemia: Cancer of blood-forming tissues affecting bone marrow.
2. Hodgkin Lymphoma: Cancer of the lymphat-ic system marked by Reed–Sternberg cells.
3. Bone Tumours: Most common childhood cancer accounting for over 50% of cases.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. With reference to the ‘Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)’, recently approved by the Union Cabinet, consider the following statements:
1. It is a dedicated fund of ₹1 lakh crore aimed at promoting market-based financing for ur-ban infrastructure.
2. The Central Government provides only 25% of the project cost as assistance, with the remaining amount to be mobilised by ULBs through market borrowings, PPPs, and State contributions.
3. The fund is implemented under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
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