1. With reference to the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Education.
2. Only candidates admitted to top 500 QS-ranked foreign universities are eligible in the first round.
3. The scheme covers expenses for pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses abroad.
4. A minimum of 30% of the total slots are reserved for women candidates.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Registrar General of India (RGI) and the Census of India:
1. The RGI is an office under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is responsible for implementing the Civil Registration System.
2. The first complete Linguistic Survey of India was conducted in 1949 by the Office of the RGI.
3. The RGI is also responsible for maintaining the National Population Register (NPR).
4. The 2027 Census will be India’s first fully digital Census, allowing self-enumeration via a mobile application.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. With reference to the Chin resistance movement in Myanmar, consider the following statements:
1. The Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) is the armed wing of the Chin National Organisation and primarily operates in southern and central Chin State.
2. The Chinland Defence Force (CDF) is a unified centralised militia formed under Myanmar’s military junta for regional stability.
3. Both CNDF and many CDF factions are part of the Chinland Council, which seeks to establish an autonomous Chinland.
4. The Chin National Front (CNF) is the parent political body of both CNDF and CDF and does not engage in any armed activity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
4. With reference to Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. The scheme provides cash assistance to encourage institutional deliveries, particularly among BPL, SC, and ST women.
3. Women from Low Performing States are eligible regardless of age or number of children.
4. The scheme excludes Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) from receiving any incentives.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
5. With reference to BRICS and its recent geopolitical relevance, consider the following statements:
1. BRICS was initially conceived as an economic grouping but has evolved to include political and strategic cooperation.
2. De-dollarization efforts by BRICS nations could weaken the global dominance of the US dollar in international trade.
3. India has officially adopted a policy of replacing the dollar with the rupee in all international trade transactions.
4. The expansion of BRICS now includes countries from both Africa and West Asia.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
6. With reference to Golden Visa schemes and India’s relations with the UAE, consider the following statements:
1. A Golden Visa typically provides residency or citizenship in exchange for a significant financial contribution to the host country.
2. The UAE’s new nomination-based Golden Visa allows Indian citizens to apply remotely, without visiting the UAE in person.
3. Golden Visas are recognized under the International Migration Convention, 1990, as a protected category for economic migrants.
4. Golden Visas bypass traditional work visa conditions, often not requiring specific employment or educational qualifications.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
7. With reference to phone tapping and constitutional safeguards in India, consider the following statements:
1. The power to authorize phone interception is derived from Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
2. The Supreme Court in the Puttaswamy judgment held that the right to privacy is a fundamental right under Article 19.
3. Interception of communication is constitutionally valid only if it satisfies the tests of legality, necessity, and proportionality.
4. Both Union and State governments are empowered to authorize phone tapping under existing laws.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. With reference to China’s state-led economic model and its relevance for India, consider the following statements:
1. China’s model combines elements of authoritarian governance with selective capitalist tools, ensuring state control over strategic sectors.
2. Unlike India, China has completely privatized its public sector enterprises, even in core industries.
3. The Chinese Communist Party views economic planning as an extension of national ideology and collective welfare.
4. India adopted the Washington Consensus wholesale, including complete deregulation of the domestic industrial sector in 1991.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
9. With reference to India’s evolving labour market, consider the following statements:
1. Temporary staffing ensures workers receive statutory benefits such as Provident Fund and health insurance.
2. Gig workers are considered formal employees under India’s labour laws and are entitled to minimum wages and job security.
3. Temporary staffing improves long-term employability through structured on-the-job training.
4. India’s formalisation agenda aims to bring a majority of the gig workforce under the tax and social security net by 2030.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
10. With reference to maternal mortality in India, consider the following statements:
1. Maternal death refers only to deaths that occur during childbirth, excluding postnatal complications.
2. The Empowered Action Group (EAG) States have historically recorded higher Maternal Mortality Ratios than Southern States.
3. The FRU policy mandates availability of essential infrastructure like blood banks and specialist services at designated referral units.
4. ASHAs and ANMs are primarily deployed at urban health centres under NHM to support institutional deliveries.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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