1. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established primarily to:
(a) Promote nuclear disarmament
(b) Facilitate peaceful uses of nuclear energy
(c) Control global uranium trade
(d) Manage nuclear power plants worldwide
2. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of PM e-Drive scheme?
1. It aims to support the procurement of electric vehicles such as e-buses, е-rickshaws, e-trucks, and e-ambulances.
2. It is focused only on metro cities and does not include rural or semi-urban regions.
3. It is part of the government’s broader push towards cleaner and sustainable mobility through alternative fuels and technologies.
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 & 3
3. Consider the following with reference to the biofuel technologies in India:
1. Bioethanol is primarily produced from sugarcane molasses and is blended with petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme.
2. Biodiesel in India is mainly produced from non-edible oilseeds such Jatropha and Karanja. as
3. Biogas is a biofuel generated through anaerobic digestion of organic waste and is being promoted under the SATAT initiative.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
4. Consider the following with reference to ‘India-South Korea Relations’:
1. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and South Korea was signed in 2009 and came into effect in 2010.
2. South Korea is a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) alongside India, Japan, Australia, and the United States.
3. India and South Korea have established a Special Strategic Partnership since 2015.
4. South Korea is collaborating with India on infrastructure projects under the “Korea Plus” initiative to promote Korean investment in India.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
5. Consider the following with reference to World Trade Organization (WTO) and tariffs:
1. The WTO allows member countries to impose tariffs but only within the bound rates agreed upon during negotiations.
2. The Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) principle under the WTO prohibits members from giving preferential tariff treatment to any one country.
3. The WTO Dispute Settlement Body can authorize retaliatory tariffs if a member violates its trade obligations.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. The G20 was established in response to which major global event?
(a) World War II
(b) The 1973 Oil Crisis
(c) The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis
(d) The Cold War
7. What does the term “Mayday” signify in aviation and maritime communication?
(a) A greeting used by pilots
(b) A signal for good weather
(c) A distress call indicating an emergency
(d) A command to change direction
8. The Global Gender Gap Index, published annually by the World Economic Forum, primarily measures gender-based disparities in which of the following domains?
(a) Health, Education, Economic Participation, Political Empowerment
(b) Education, Employment, Political Rights, Legal Rights
(c) Health, Education, Employment, Social Rights
(d) Economic Participation, Political Rights, Social Status, Legal Framework
9. Which of the following statements about the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India is/are correct?
1. CPI measures the changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households.
2. CPI is used as an indicator to calculate inflation in the economy.
3. The Reserve Bank of India primarily uses the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and not CPI to set its monetary policy.
4. CPI has different categories like CPI-Rural, CPI-Urban, and CPI-Combined.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
10. Which of the following countries share a land boundary with Saudi Arabia?
1. Jordan
2. Bahrain
3. Oman
4. Iran
5. Qatar
6. Kuwait
Options:
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 3, 4
(c) 1, 3, 5, 6
(d) 3, 4, 5
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