1. With reference to INS Tamal, consider the fol-lowing statements:
1. It is the last Indian Navy warship constructed under the Project 17A frigate program.
2. It is equipped with BrahMos missiles and supports multi-role helicopters.
3. INS Tamal was entirely indigenously constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which of the following statements about the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is/are correct?
1. The SCO was founded in 1996 in Shanghai as a military alliance.
2. Iran became a full member of SCO in 2023.
3. RATS, one of SCO’s key bodies, is headquartered in Beijing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements about the Di-rectorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA):
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
2. It issues licenses to pilots, cabin crew, and aircraft maintenance engineers.
3. DGCA plays a role in airport modernization and air traffic management through coordination with the Airports Authority of India.
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 quantum communication in India, consider the following statements:
1. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) enables secure key sharing by exploiting classical wave interfer-ence.
2. India’s first intercity quantum link was demon-strated between Vindhyachal and Prayagraj.
3. Entanglement-based QKD is more secure because interception disturbs quantum states, alerting both parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Nuclear weapons are designed to detonate mid-air and cause large-scale destruction primarily through blast waves and electromagnetic radiation.
Statement II: Traditional bombs explode on impact or due to heat or mishandling and are less destruc-tive in comparison.
Which of the following options is true?
(a) Both statements are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
(b) Both statements are correct, but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation for Statement I.
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.
6. Consider the following with reference to United Na-tions General Assembly (UNGA):
1. The UNGA is the only UN organ where all 193 member states have equal voting rights, regardless of their economic or military power.
2. The resolutions passed by the UNGA are legally binding on all member states.
3. The UNGA elects non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.
4. The UNGA can initiate actions in cases where the Security Council is deadlocked, under the ‘Uniting for Peace’ resolution.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
7. Which of the following best explains why Non Trade Barriers (NTBa) are considered more difficult to address than tariff barriers in trade negotiations?
(a) NTBs are illegal under international law
(b) They are imposed by non-governmental entities
(c) They are rooted in domestic regulations and stand-ards
(d) NTBs do not affect trade volumes significantly
8. Consider the following with reference to the countries involved in Libya’s post-2011 civil conflict through military or political support?
1. Turkey
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Russia
4. Qatar
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, signed in 1968 aims to prevent nuclear weapon spread, promote peaceful nuclear cooperation, and support disarmament.
Statement II: Each Party has the right to withdraw from the Treaty if extraordinary events threaten its supreme national interests.
Which of the following options is true?
(a) Both statements are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
(b) Both statements are correct, but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation for Statement I.
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
(d) Both statements are incorrect.
10. With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:
1. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
2. It is a strategic chokepoint through which around one-third of the world’s LNG and crude oil passes.
3. The United Arab Emirates lies to the north of the Strait of Hormuz.
4. Iran and Oman border the Strait.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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