1. With reference to the Beej Utsav held in India, consider the following statements:
1. Beej Utsav is a festival dedicated to promoting the conservation of hybrid seed varieties developed by agricultural universities.
2. It is primarily organized in tribal areas across Raja-sthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
3. The event features awards such as Beej Mitra and Beej Mata for seed conservation efforts.
4. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Agriculture and supported by tribal councils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3 only
2. With reference to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), consider the following statements:
1. The QUAD was initially formed in 2007 and later re-vived in 2017.
2. The QUAD’s primary agenda includes promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
3. All member countries of the QUAD are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
4. Australia rejoined the Malabar naval exercises under the QUAD framework in 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. With reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), consider the following statements:
1. The IAEA was established under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1957.
2. It functions as an autonomous body within the United Nations system.
3. The IAEA’s Board of Governors includes all 178 member states and meets annually.
4. One of the IAEA’s core functions is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
4. With reference to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), consider the following statements:
1. The treaty allocates the waters of three eastern rivers to India and the three western rivers to Paki-stan.
2. The Permanent Indus Commission meets at least twice a year to resolve disputes.
3. The World Bank acts as both a signatory and a dis-pute resolution facilitator under the treaty.
4. India is allowed limited non-consumptive use of western rivers for hydropower generation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
5. With reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), consider the following statements:
1. The IAEA is an autonomous organization within the UN system that promotes the peaceful use of nu-clear energy.
2. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. The IAEA applies safeguards under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to prevent diversion of nuclear energy for military use.
4. The IAEA has the authority to impose sanctions on member states violating nuclear safety norms.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
6. Consider the following statements regarding Pakistan in U.S.–West Asia strategic relations:
1. Pakistan’s geographical location gives it strategic relevance in the West Asian geopolitical matrix.
2. The United States has officially declared Pakistan a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA).
3. Pakistan’s economic dependence on external insti-tutions like the IMF influences its foreign policy.
4. Pakistan is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
7. With reference to military tensions in West Asia, consider the following statements:
1. The Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar is a major operational hub for U.S. Central Command in the region.
2. Iran is a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
3. Qatar shares a land border with Iran.
4. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Qatar.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
8. With reference to the upcoming Household Income Survey in India, consider the following statements:
1. It will be conducted by the Ministry of Finance.
2. It aims to assess the impact of technology adoption on household income.
3. It is the first dedicated national survey focused solely on measuring income levels of Indian house-holds.
4. The survey will replace the existing Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
9. With reference to the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), consider the following statements:
1. SAFTA replaced the 1993 SAARC Preferential Trad-ing Arrangement and came into force in 2006.
2. All eight SAARC member countries are signatories to the SAFTA agreement.
3. SAFTA mandates equal tariff liberalization timelines for both LDCs and non-LDCs.
4. One of SAFTA’s objectives is to eliminate trade bar-riers and facilitate cross-border movement of goods among member states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Beej Utsavs in Rajasthan primarily aim to:
(a) Distribute hybrid seeds
(b) Promote GM crops
(c) Conserve traditional seeds
(d) Introduce mechanized farming
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