1. With reference to the FASTag reforms introduced in 2024–25, consider the following statements:
1. The ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative was launched to curb misuse by linking one FASTag to multiple vehicles.
2. FASTag Annual Pass is applicable for both private and commercial vehicles, offering unlimited trips for a year.
3. FASTags without KYC verification were set to be deactivated after January 31, 2024.
4. The Annual Pass can be activated using the Rajmargyatra app or NHAI website.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. With reference to the One Stop Centre (OSC) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is fully funded by the Nirbhaya Fund and implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. OSCs provide legal aid, temporary shelter, and psycho-social support to women affected by violence.
3. The scheme covers girls under 18, and coordinates with the JJ Act and POCSO Act institutions.
4. OSCs are mandated to be set up only in state capitals and metropolitan areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), consider the following statements:
1. The SCO was formed in 2001 and includes both Iran and Mongolia as full members.
2. The SCO Secretariat is based in Beijing and uses English and Russian as working languages.
3. The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is headquartered in Tashkent and focuses on terrorism and extremism.
4. The SCO evolved from the Shanghai Five, which included China, Russia, and three Central Asian countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
4. With reference to the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched by India, consider the following statements:
1. The mission aims to make India a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen.
2. Green hydrogen under this mission is produced using renewable energy sources like solar and wind without emitting carbon dioxide.
3. The mission is entirely funded by the private sector without any central government financial support.
4. One of the mission’s goals is to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and feedstock.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. With reference to the Green India Mission (GIM), consider the following statements:
1. It is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
2. The mission aims to increase forest and tree cover and enhance ecosystem services such as biodiversity and water security.
3. It is implemented solely by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change without any involvement of the states.
4. The mission also includes afforestation on degraded lands and community participation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. With reference to propulsion systems used in modern technology, consider the following statements:
1. Cryogenic engines use liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen stored at extremely low temperatures.
2. Electric propulsion systems are used in satellites and provide high thrust using combustion of solid fuels.
3. Scramjet engines are air-breathing engines and function effectively at hypersonic speeds.
4. The Vikas engine used in Indian rockets is an example of a cryogenic engine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
7. The FASTag system uses which technology for toll collection?
(a) GPS
(b) RFID
(c) Bluetooth
(d) NFC
8. With reference to critical minerals in India, consider the following statements:
1. Critical minerals are those that are essential for economic and national security but have a high risk of supply disruptions.
2. India has identified lithium, cobalt, and nickel as critical minerals due to their role in clean energy technologies.
3. The Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) is a joint venture to secure supply of critical minerals from overseas.
4. India is self-sufficient in rare earth elements and does not depend on imports for their supply.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. With reference to the Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy (TRP), 2014, consider the following statements:
1. The policy provides uniform guidelines for the welfare of Tibetan refugees across all Indian states.
2. It ensures rights similar to Indian citizens, including land ownership and voting rights in Indian elections.
3. The policy allows Tibetans to take up jobs in any sector and facilitates access to government welfare schemes.
4. Implementation of the policy is subject to the discretion of individual state governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Which of the following countries share a border with the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of China?
1. India
2. Bhutan
3. Nepal
4. Pakistan
5. Myanmar
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 3, and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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