1. With reference to the Mullaperiyar Dam, consider the following statements:
1. It is built on the Periyar River in Kerala and leased to Tamil Nadu for 999 years under an 1886 agreement.
2. Tamil Nadu has been allowed by the Supreme Court to raise the water level up to 152 feet.
3. The Dam Safety Act, 2021 established the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) which oversees inter-state dams such as Mullaperiyar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to Hul Diwas, consider the following statements:
1. It commemorates the Santhal rebellion of 1855–56 against British rule.
2. The rebellion was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, among other leaders.
3. The term ‘Hul’ means ‘peace’ in the Santali language.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP), consider the following statements:
1. It is published monthly by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
2. The current base year for IIP in India is 2011–12.
3. IIP is calculated using Paasche’s formula with weights derived from the base year.
Which of the statements given above is/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 Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), consider the following statements:
1. It is a strategic forum of India, Japan, Australia, and the United States aimed at a free and open Indo-Pacific.
2. The QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission was launched in 2024 to deepen maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
3. Australia has never participated in joint military exercises with the QUAD countries.
Which of the statements given above is/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 Financial Stability Report (FSR) released by RBI, consider the following statements:
1. It is published once every year.
2. It includes a Systemic Risk Survey with inputs from all financial sector regulators.
3. The Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio as per latest report was around 5%, the lowest in 7 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to India’s biodiversity additions in 2024, consider the following statements:
1. Kerala recorded the highest number of new faunal discoveries among states.
2. The Western Ghats and North-East regions contributed around 35% of total new discoveries.
3. The majority of new plant taxa added were microbes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Which country will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in 2026?
(a) Brazil
(b) South Africa
(c) India
(d) China
8. With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, consider the following statements:
1. The GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A.
2. Petroleum products are outside the purview of GST as of 2025.
3. The GST is levied only by the Centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. With reference to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), consider the following statements:
1. It is a treaty based intergovernmental organization headquartered in India.
2. It was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris.
3. Membership is limited only to countries completely between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
1. It is a constitutional body entrusted with the conduct of elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary and allowances.
3. The Constitution specifies the exact number of Election Commissioners.
Which of the statements given above is/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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