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1. With reference to West Asia region, A. First Case of Walrus
1. Netherlands
which of the following statements are death due to bird flue
not correct? B. World Hydrogen
a) India was the first non-Arab country 2. France Summit 2024 was held
to recognize the Palestine Liberation here
Organization.
C. The first nation to
b) All countries bordering Israel have 3. Venezuela
lose all its glaciers
declared Islamic as their state
religion. D. Declared state of
4. Norway emergency in New
c) The lowest point on Earth on land is
in the West Asian Region. Caledonia.

d) The average age of populations in

Select the correct answer from the
West Asian countries is typically
code given below:
younger compared to European
a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
countries.
b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-B, 4-C

2. Which of the following statements c) 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A

about India Wasteland Atlas is not d) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B

correct?
4. Consider the following statements:
a) The total wasteland in India has
1. The Himalayan State Regional
consistently increased in the last few
Council (HSRC) was established to
years.
ensure the sustainable development
b) Deforestation, climate change and
of the Himalayan region in the year
use of chemicals fertilizers can cause
2018.
increase in wasteland area.
2. Not every Himalayan state/ UT has
c) The Wasteland atlas was released by
special category status (SCS).
the Ministry of Rural development
3. National Green Tribunal
d) Both (a) and (c)
recommended Centre to explore

3. Consider the following: about providing “Green Bonus” to

Himalayan states for ecological
Country Why in News
services they provide.

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Which of the statements given above 4. It did not lead to an immediate end
is/are correct? of militancy in Punjab.
a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above
b) 1 and 2 only
is/are correct?
c) 2 and 3 only
a) 1 and 2 only
d) 3 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1,2 and 4 only
5. Barmer, Saurashtra, Vidarbha and
d) 1,3and 4 only
Rayalaseema are regions with which
of the following common
7. With reference to India's
characteristics?
performance in renewable energy
a) All are in border between two Indian
sector, Consider the following
states or union territories.
statements:
b) They all have very high population of
1. India's initial renewable energy
tribes classified as PVTG by the
target which was announced in 2015
government.
during the Paris Climate Agreement
c) They are classified as Severe
has already been exceeded.
Drought- Prone Areas by IMD.
2. Solar power capacity has more than
d) Riverine ports with rich trade
half the share of total renewable
heritage was located in these region.
energy capacity in India.
3. India is not in the top three in the
6. With reference to the Punjab Accord
world in either of wind energy or
(1985), Consider the following
solar energy capacity.
statements:
4. India has achieved lower cost of
1. It was signed between Prime
generating renewable energy than
Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Harchand
the generation of fossil fuel-based
Singh Longowal.
energy recently.
2. The transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab
was provided by this accord. How many of the above given
3. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution was statements are correct?
fully implemented because of the a) Only One
Accord. b) Only Two
c) Only Three

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d) All Four 2. Nano-based batteries improve
energy storage efficiency and
8. “India Development Update”, which lifespan.
was recently seen in news was 3. Nanotechnology can make large
released by which of the following? construction projects less costly and
a) NITI Aayog facilitate early completion.
b) International Monetary Fund 4. Nanomedicine uses nano-
c) World Economic Forum encapsulated drugs for targeted
d) World Bank cancer treatment.

Which of the statements given above

9. Consider the following:
is/are correct?
1. Catheters
a) 1,2 and 4 only
2. Stents
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. ECG
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. Laparoscopy
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Endoscopy
6. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
11. Consider the following pairs:
Stimulation
Prime Minister
How many of the above given are Initiatives
of India
invasive medical devices?
First
a) Only Three Jawaharlal
Nationalization of
b) Only Four Nehru
Banks
c) Only Five
Atal Bihari Pradhan Mantri
d) All Six
Vajpayee Gram Sadak Yojana

10. Consider the following statements Rajiv Gandhi Anti-Defection Law

regarding the role of nanotechnology Manmohan Sarva Shiksha

in nation-building: Singh Abhiyan
1. Nanotechnology enables the
development of nano-pesticides and Which of the pairs given above is/are
nano fertilizers for enhanced crop correctly matched?
productivity. a) 1, 2 and 4 only
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c) 3 only 1. United Nations
d) 1,2, 3 and 4 2. League of Nations
3. International Atomic Energy Agency
12. Consider the following: 4. World Food Programme (WFP)
1. Eravikulam National Park 5. European Union
2. Raimona national park 6. Greenpeace International
3. Kuno National Park
How many of the above given
4. Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National
organizations have won Nobel prize?
Park
a) Only One
Arrange the above national parks b) Only Three
from North to South: c) Only Five
a) 2- 3 – 4 – 1 d) All Six
b) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
c) 3 - 1 - 2 - 4 15. Consider the following pairs:
d) 4 - 3 - 1 – 2
Paintings State
1. Subika Manipur
13. Which of the following statements
about SEBI Complaint Redress System 2. Sohrai Gujarat
(SCORES) is correct?
3. Pahari Himalayan
a) It is an online system where
Foothills
investors in the securities market
4. Pichwai Rajasthan
can lodge their complaints launched
in June 2011.
How many of the above given pairs
b) It has two-tier review process with
are correctly matched?
designated body at first tier and
a) Only One pair
SEBI in the next.
b) Only Two pairs
c) Standardized timelines for
c) Only Three pairs
complaint resolution are set at 21
d) All pairs
calendar days from the complaint's
receipt date.
16. Match the columns:
d) All the above statements are correct.
Helpline
Related Area
14. Consider the following: Number

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1. 181 A) Child protection 18. Consider the following pairs:

2. 1098 B) Emergency helpline Village

India’s First State / UT
name
3. 1930 C) Women protection
1. Carbon Palli Sikkim
4. 112 D) Cybercrime helpline Neutral

E) Mental health helpline Panchayat

Select the correct answer from the 2. Smart village Dhanora Rajasthan

code given below: 3. Cashless Akodara Gujarat

a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B village
b) 1-E, 2-B-, 3-D, 4-A
c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
How many of the above rows are
d) 1-D, 2-E, 3-C, 4-A
correctly matched?
a) Only One pair
17. Which of the following rightly defines
b) Only Two pairs
the process of “Biomining”?
c) All pairs
a) Process of using microorganisms to
d) None of the pairs
extract metals of economic interest
from rock ores or mine waste.
19. With reference to Tea cultivation in
b) Process of extracting new previously
Assam, Consider the following
unknown microorganisms in natural
statements:
environment which can be of good
1. No tea estate in the world is larger
benefit to humans in agriculture or
than Monabari estates in Assam,
health.
India.
c) Genetic modification of plants to
2. The world’s oldest tea research
make them concentrate mineral
station- Tocklaicame about at Jorhat
from soil in either roots or fruits,
in 1911 which is now located in
which are later extracted chemically
Bangladesh due to partition.
or mechanically.
3. Assam Orthodox Tea is a registered
d) Genetic modification of
Geographical Indication (GI)
microorganisms to make them
tolerant to changing environments. Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 3 only 3. Increased need of electricity in
b) 2 only schools and educational institutions.
c) 3 only 4. Increased wind power generation.
d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below:
20. Consider the following pairs:
a) 1 and 2 only
India’s Olympic games b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Achievement c) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. First Gold Amsterdam 1928 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Medal
22. Consider the following:
2. Most number of Tokyo 2020
Statement I: India’s iron ore production
medals
has increased steadily over the last one
3. Most number of Paris 2024 year.
participants Statement II: High number of

4. Multiple gold Berlin 1936 infrastructure and urban development

medals projects has increased the demand for

steel.

How many of the above given pairs Which one of the following is correct
are correctly matched? in respect of to the above statements?
a) Only One pair a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
b) Only Two pairs are correct and Statement-II is the
c) Only Three pairs correct explanation for Statement-I
d) All pairs b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is not
21. Which of the following can be the
the correct explanation for
causes of higher electricity demand
Statement- I
over supply during summer months
c) Statement-I is incorrect but
in India?
Statement-II is correct
1. Urban Heat Island effect.
d) Statement-I is correct but Statement-
2. Low rainfall to irrigate agricultural
II is incorrect
lands.

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23. “Dark tourism”, which was recently 1. Green hydrogen ensures more stable
seen in news refers to which of the energy availability compared to pink
following? hydrogen
a) Visiting places that has a protected 2. Green hydrogen power plants can be
area that limits light pollution to established in more locations than
preserve the night sky. pink hydrogen plants.
b) It refers to the travel to places that 3. Electrolysis of green hydrogen
are associated with death or tragedy. happens at a lower temperature
c) Illegal migrants entering with a compared to pink hydrogen.
tourist visa into developed country
Which of the statements given above
and staying there beyond the expiry
is/are correct?
of visas.
a) 1 and 2 only
d) Unplanned travel plans that is
b) 2 and 3 only
popular among younger generation
c) 1 and 3 only
wherein they board the flight or
d) 1, 2 and 3
train that arrives first.

26. With reference to Blue Flag

24. Consider the following pairs:
certification, Consider the following
Country statements:
Diplomacy Name
related to 1. The Blue Flag is a certification given
Orangutan Diplomacy Namibia to beaches under the Beach
Panda Diplomacy China Environment & Aesthetics
Gastrodiplomacy Thailand Management Services(BEAMS)
Dollar Diplomacy USA 2. The country with most blue flag
certified beaches shares its border
How many of the above given pairs with Mediterranean Sea.
are correctly matched? 3. All states and Union territories with
a) Only One pair coastline in India have at least one
b) Only Two pairs blue flag certified beach.
c) Only Three pairs
How many of the above given
d) All pairs
statements are correct?
a) None of the above
25. Consider the following statements:

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b) Only One 1. It will bring uniformity of wages
c) Only Two across all regions.
d) All Three 2. The impact of inflation will be
reduced.
27. With reference to Vaikom Satyagraha, 3. Adoption will help reduce poverty
Consider the following statements: and inequality.
1. It was a non-violent agitation which 4. Social and economic well-being of
was led by leaders like T.K. employees is improved
Madhavan, K.P. Kesava Menon and
Select the correct answer from the
Mannathu Padmanabhan.
code given below:
2. Ban on temple sanctum entry was
a) 2,3 and 4 only
lifted within a year of satyagraha as
b) 3 and 4 only
national leaders like Mahatma
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Gandhi gave support to the
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
movement.
3. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy earned the
29. Consider the following statements:
title "Vaikom Veerar" for his role in
Statement I: Indian judiciary has high
mediating between local leaders and
pendency of cases with most of the
the Travancore government for the
pendency in the lower courts and
final resolution.
district courts.
4. Leaders from Christian and Muslim
Statement II: Law commission
communities supported the
recommendation of judges to
movement.
population ratio in India is less than the
How many of the above given ratio recommended by the World Bank.
statements are correct?
a) Only One Which one of the following is correct

b) Only Two in respect of to the above statements?

c) Only Three a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II

d) All Four are correct and Statement-II is the

correct explanation for Statement-I
28. Which of the following can be b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
potential advantages of adopting are correct and Statement-II is not
living wages approach in India?

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the correct explanation for 3. Force Majeure events that happen in
Statement- I the voting region.
c) Statement-I is correct but 4. Death of candidate after the results
Statement-II is incorrect are declared but before being
d) Statement-I is incorrect but officially sworn in.
Statement- II is correct
Which of the above conditions may
lead to repolling in Indian Elections?
30. Consider the following statements:
a) 1,2 and 4 only
1. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
dedicated to Lord Shiva.
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. It is known for unique pillars which
d) 1,2, 3 and 4
are popular for being “musical
pillars” for their acoustic properties.
32. With reference to Street Vendors Act,
3. The temple celebrates the Chandana
2014, Consider the following
Festival where a special sandalwood
statements:
paste is applied to the idol.
1. It mandates the establishment of
4. Vijayanagara, Chalukyan and Hoysala
Town Vending Committees (TVCs)
dynasties contributed to the
for identifying and registering street
construction of this site in various
vendors.
periods.
2. It allows for the creation of vending
The above statements refer to which zones in cities, where street vendors
of the following? can carry out their activities legally.
a) Virupaksha Temple 3. Protection against eviction without
b) Vittala Temple due process and ensures access to
c) Huchappayyagudi Temple social security benefits is provided
d) Hazara Rama Temple by the act.
4. The Act applies to all urban areas
31. Consider the following statements: irrespective of the population in the
1. Death of candidate after polling cities/ towns.
process but before counting of votes.
How many of the above given
2. Death of candidate after last date of
statements are correct?
withdrawal but before polling date.
a) Only One

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b) Only Two a) Only One
c) Only Three b) Only Two
d) All Four c) Only Three
d) All Four
33. Kaimur Hills, Kanger Valley,
Kumittipathi, Mauxivillage have 35. With reference to Antarctic Treaty,
common importance to which of the Consider the following statements:
following? 1. India hosted the Antarctic Treaty
a) Presence of Dinosaur fossils under Consultative Meeting for the first
the soil time since the turn of the century.
b) Places visited by both Buddha and 2. Indira Gandhi was the Prime
Mahavira Minister of India when India signed
c) Region with ancient rock paintings. Antarctic treaty.
d) Ancient highway built by Babur 3. Maitri was India’s first research
passed through these places. station to be established in
Antarctica.
34. With reference to Diplomatic 4. India has enacted her own domestic
passport, Consider the following: law to reaffirm its commitment to
1. Sports person representing India as the treaty’s principles.
part of an official Indian delegation
Which of the statements given above
to Olympics
is/are correct?
2. Chief Ministers visiting foreign
a) 1,2 and 3 only
countries to attract investment to
b) 3 only
their states.
c) 1 and 3 only
3. Journalists and media personnel
d) 2 and 4 only
covering Prime Minister’s official
foreign visits.
36. Consider the following statements
4. Member of Lok Sabha participating
about fire safety in India:
abroad in inter-parliamentary visits.
1. The first fire brigade in India was
How many of the above are provided established in thenMadras
with diplomatic passports by Indian Presidency in 1822.
government?

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2. Fire services is not explicitly organization until the economic
mentioned in the seventh schedule reforms of 1991.
of the constitution. 3. The non-market economy label
3. National Building Code (NBC) allows countries to impose “anti-
handles fire and life safety dumping” duties on goods imported
exclusively. from designated countries.

Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 d) 3 only

37. Which of the following countries 39. Consider the following statements
became the first in the world to regarding Global Venture Capital
install “electric road”, where electric Ecosystem Rankings 2024.
vehicles charge their vehicles as they 1. There is a significant rise in venture
drive? capital activity in emerging markets
a) USA like Southeast Asia and Latin
b) India America in 2024.
c) China 2. Mumbai and Bengaluru are the top
d) Sweden two ranked cities from India.
3. India has been ranked at the top in
38. With reference to ‘’Non-market at least one of the parameters
economy” status, Consider the assessed in the rankings.
following statements: 4. No country outside Asia has created
1. World Trade Organization's (WTO) more unicorns than India.
Accession Protocol allows its
How many of the above given
members to designate other
statements are not correct?
countries as non- market economy.
a) Only One
2. India was designated as non-market
b) Only Two
economy by the World Trade
c) Only Three

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d) None of the above c) A region in Indian ocean that is rich
in fish population, making it popular
40. Consider the following statements site for fishermen.
regarding Air pollution in Delhi: d) An area in Europe where free
1. WHO air quality standards are movement between their borders
stricter than the national air quality without any form of border control
standards or passport checks is allowed.
2. Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana
is the single largest factor for PM 2.5 42. Consider the following:
concentraion in National Capital 1. Adoption of Nuclear Non-
region. Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
3. Delhi is the most polluted city in 2. Achievement of Nuclear Triad
India and is the most polluted capital capability.
in the world. 3. The Atomic Energy Act passed
4. Successful execution of Operation
Which of the statements given above Smiling Buddha
is/are correct? 5. Adoption of No-first-use policy by
a) 2 only India.
b) 1 and 3 only
Arrange the above events in
c) 2 and 3 only
chronological order:
d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 3 - 4 – 1 – 2 - 5
b) 3 – 1 - 4 - 5 - 2
41. “The Schengen Region”, which was
c) 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 - 5
recently seen in news refers to which
d) 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 – 5
of the following?
a) A unique ecosystem along the Black
43. With reference to Chipko movement,
Sea shores, which is abundant in
Consider the following statements:
hydrogen sulphide and carbon
1. The first successful Chipko protest in
dioxide, but low in oxygen.
1974 at Reni by local women was led
b) Region of contention between Israel
by Sunderlal Bahuguna.
and Palestine, which saw high levels
2. The movement’s success led to ban
of bombing in recent months.
on felling of trees for the next 50
years by the government of India.

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3. Bishnoi community, led by Amrita 1. United Kingdom developed a
Devi to protect Khejri trees was the technology for recovering and
final and biggest protest under the reusing cement from demolition
Chipko movement, which drew waste making zero carbon cement a
international attention. possibility.
2. No alterations are required for the
Which of the statements given above
furnaces and the electric cement
is/are correct?
costs about the same as conventional
a) 1 and 2 only
cement.
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above
d) None of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
44. Which of the following statements b) 2 only
about maximum residue limit (MRL) c) Both 1 and 2
of pesticides is correct? d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) The World Health Organization
(WHO) defined MRL as the highest 46. Consider the following statements
legally tolerable level of pesticide in regarding Aggregate Measurement of
food or animal feed. Support (AMS):
b) The MRLs of pesticides for food and 1. It includes product-specific subsidies
commodities in India are specified provided by a country to its
under the Food Safety and agricultural sector, which directly
Standards (Contaminants, Toxins affect the price or quantity of a
and Residues) Regulation, 2011. particular agricultural commodity.
c) In the absence of Codex 2. India’s AMS has consistently
Alimentarius, regulating authorities remained above the de minimis
in the country of import will specify threshold which has led to trade
the MRLs. disputes with developed nations.
d) All the above given statements are 3. India’s Public Distribution System
incorrect. (PDS) is exempt from AMS reduction
commitments under the Peace
45. With reference to electric cement, Clause of the Bali Ministerial.
consider the following statements:

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Which of the statements given above simulate, analyse, and optimize
is/are correct? performance in real time.
a) 1 and 3 only Reason (R): Multiple sensors relay
b) 2 only continuous data which is integrated
c) 1 and 2 only with Internet of Things (IoT) devices for
d) 3 only efficient management.
47. Consider the following statements:
Which one of the following is correct
1. A standard essential patent is a
in respect of to the above statements?
patent that protects an invention
a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R)
that is required to implement a
is the correct explanation for (A)
technical standard
b) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R)
2. Essential Facilities Doctrine is a legal
is not the correct explanation for (A)
concept where a company
c) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
controlling a crucial infrastructure
d) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
must provide fair access to
competitors. 49. Which of the following protects
3. Under Compulsory Licensing the employees from different
government allows third parties to establishments/ companies from
use a patented invention without the being fired suddenly without notice
owner's consent under specific or compensation by the employer?
conditions 1. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

How many of the above given 2. The Contract Labour (Regulation and

statements are correct? Abolition) Act, 1970

a) Only One 3. The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

b) Only Two 4. Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

c) All Three 5. The Industrial Employment

d) None (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

Select the correct answer from the

48. Consider the following statements
code given below:
Assertion (A): Digital Twin technology
a) 1,2,3 and 5 only
allows the creation of a virtual replica of
b) 2, 3 and 5 only
physical assets, processes, or systems to
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d) 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
50. Consider the following statements: a) 1 and 2 only
1. Third global coral bleaching b) 1 and 3 only
considered the longest and most c) 2 and 3 only
destructive coral bleaching event on d) 1, 2 and 3
record till date.
2. First global coral bleaching occurred 52. Consider the following statements
due to sudden surge in coal usage about Strategic Petroleum reserves
during the 18th century (SPR):
industrialization. 1. India’s present strategic petroleum
3. Fourth global coral is the first global reserves capacity is enough to cover
bleaching that was caused during the India’s crude oil requirement of at
La Nina. least two months.
2. International Energy Agency (IEA)
Which of the statements given above
mandates a minimum reserve
is/are not correct?
capacity for its member countries.
a) 1 only
3. All of India’s Strategic Petroleum
b) 2 only
reserves are located to the south of
c) 3 only
the tropic of Cancer.
d) 1, 2 and 3
4. In terms of number of barrels,

51. With reference to Renewable Energy India’s Strategic petroleum reserve

Technology Action Platform (RETAP), capacity is more than that of Japan.

Consider the following statements: How many of the above given

1. It was launched under framework of statements are correct?
International Solar Alliance to a) All Four
enhance collaboration on emerging b) Only Three
renewable energy technologies. c) Only Two
2. Solar photovoltaic cells are not d) Only One
specifically mentioned as an initial
focus area under this. 53. With reference to Blue Leaders
3. It is a joint initiative of USA and India alliance, Consider the following
to work under five different themes. statements:

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1. It was formed in 2021 during the UN c) 1 and 3 only
Climate Change Conference (COP26) d) 1, 2 and 3
held in Glasgow, Scotland.
2. India is not a member as it did not 55. India’s defence exports reached an

endorse the treaty’s All- time High during the last

implementation. financial year. In this context, How

3. Biodiversity Beyond National many of the following are the factors

Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty have been that contributed to this?

ratified by at least 10 countries. 1. Indian naval exports gained high

prominence in the West Asian
Which of the statements given above
region.
is/are correct?
2. Establishment of Defence Industrial
a) 1, 2 and 3
Corridors
b) 1 only
3. Liberalization of FDI policy allowing
c) 2 only
100% FDI under automatic route.
d) 1 and 3 only
4. Launch of ‘Positive Indigenization
Lists’ in services.
54. Consider the following about First
Information Report (FIR) and Select the correct answer using the
General Diary (GD): codes given below:
1. FIR is used only for cognizable a) Only One
offence while GD is also used for b) Only Two
non- cognizable offence. c) Only Three
2. GD cannot be used as evidence in d) All Four
courts while FIR can be used as
evidence. 56. With reference to National

3. Copy of FIR cannot be denied to emergency in India, Consider the

complainant but copy of GD need not following statements:

be provided to complainant. 1. National Emergency declared due to

“internal disturbance” lasted the
Which of the statements given above
longest period among all national
is/are correct?
emergencies declared so far.
a) 1 only
2. No national emergency has been
b) 1 and 2 only
declared since the 44th

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constitutional amendment was Which of the statements given above
passed. is/are correct?
3. Every national emergency declared a) 1 and 2 only
so far was proclaimed and revoked b) 2 and 3 only
by the same president. c) 1 and 3 only
4. Commission of Inquiry was formed d) 1, 2 and 3
in 1977 under Jayaprakash Narayan
to investigate the excesses and 58. Consider the following statements

abuses of power during the regarding Industrial safety in India:

emergency declared due to “internal 1. Multiple authorities have control

disturbance” over safety parameters of Industries

in India.
How many of the above given
2. MSME sector has more than quarter
statements are correct?
of India’s industrial employment
a) Only One
3. Indian judiciary does not have any
b) Only Two
fast-track court mechanisms for
c) Only Three
industrial accidents.
d) All Four
How many of the above given are
57. With reference to the three new reasons of high frequency of
criminal laws in India, Consider the Industrial accidents in India?
following statements: a) Only One
1. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for the first b) Only Two
time makes “mob violence” a c) All three
criminal offence. d) None
2. Both men and women can now be
considered as victims of rape, 59. Match the following initiatives to

making the law gender neutral. ensure safety of women:

3. The digital and electronic evidence Initiative name Launched by

can now be used criminal 1. Disha police A. Tamil Nadu
proceedings, including data from station
mobile phones, social media.
2. Meri Saheli B. Andra Pradesh
3. Didi Number C. West Bengal

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4. Amma Police D. Nagaland best that tokenisation technology can
station offer us.
E. Indian railways
The above passage refers to which of
the following?
Select the correct answer from the
a) Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
code given below:
b) Web3 Finance
a) 1-B, 2-E, 3-C, 4-A
c) Metaverse Finance (MetaFi)
b) 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A
d) Finternet
c) 1-D, 2-C, 3-E, 4-A
d) 1-A, 2-B, 3-D,4-E

62. Consider the following statements:

60. The United Nations World Food
1. Tectonically active mountains
Programme (WFP) and an Indian
surrounding the region.
State/UT government/administration
2. Deforestation and Land Use Changes
has launched India’s first around-
3. Intense rainfall due to Climate
the- clock grain dispensing machine,
Change
or 'Grain ATM. The machine, also
4. Increased tourism related
known as “Annapurti” can provide
construction.
access to public distribution system
How many of the above given
.It was launched by
statements are for disastrous
a) Uttar Pradesh
landslides in Wayand region in
b) Punjab
Kerala?
c) Ladakh
a) All Four
d) Odisha
b) Only One

61. It is a new approach to global finance c) Only Two

which is defined by the three ‘U’s’ – d) Only Three

it is user centric, unified, and

63. Which of the following statements
universal – that is keeping the user at
regarding GSAT-24 is not correct?
the centre and it has to be universal,
a) It is the first ever Demand Driven
that is it has to cut through asset
communication satellite mission of
classes of all types. It combines the
NSIL post space sector reform.
best of the regulated world with the

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b) It was launched on 2022 using d) All Four
India's GSLV from Sriharikota in
Andra Pradesh. 65. Consider the following statements

c) It is the first satellite in India regarding Artificial Intelligence

dedicated to a single customer. Preparedness Index (AIPI).

d) It is a Ku band communication 1. It is released by the International

satellite with a mission life of 15 Monetary Fund (IMF).

years, ensuring long-term satellite 2. It is based on the assessment in four

TV and broadband service key areas and countries are

continuity. categorised into four different

categories.
64. With reference to agarwood 3. India is ranked above all other
production in India, Consider the countries in Asia except China.
following statements:
Which of the statements given above
1. Southern part of India is the major
is/are not correct?
producer of agarwood due to the
a) 1 only
tropical climatic conditions
b) 2 and 3 only
prevailing in the region.
c) 1 and 3 only
2. Agarwood trees grow very slowly,
d) 2 only
and it takes many years to get yield
out of the investment made. 66. Consider the following statements
3. It was introduced by clearing local regarding Digital economy report
species as agarwood is widely used 2024.
in perfumes which has made it an 1. It was released by World Bank to
invasive species in recent decades. underscore the urgent need for
4. India is the largest producer in terms environmentally sustainable and
of quantity but lacks in productivity inclusive digitalization strategies.
due to outdated technology. 2. Developing countries have reaped

How many of the above given less benefits from digitization but

statements are correct? have taken higher environmental

a) Only One costs.

b) Only Two 3. Increasing smartphone usage and

c) Only Three demand for data transmission has

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led to increased pressure on 2. The idea to revive Nalanda
environment through greenhouse University was proposed by former
gas emissions. president APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
3. The library of Nalanda University
Which of the statements given above
Dharma Gunj was located in the
is/are correct?
building called Ratnodadhi.
a) 1 and 2 only
4. Nalanda is believed to be sacked by
b) 2 and 3 only
Pala dynasty in Bihar after which it
c) 3 only
never recovered.
d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above
67. Green Tug Transition Program is/are correct?
(GTTP) is a pivotal initiative towards a) 1,2 and 4 only
realizing our vision of a sustainable b) 1, 3 and 4 only
and green maritime sector in India. It c) 1, 2 and 3 only
is not only aligns with our d) 2, 3 and 4 only
environmental goals but also 69. The US-China Trade War is having
strengthens our commitment to profound impact on economies
‘Make in India’. Which of the around the world. With reference to
following organizations or ministries this, consider the following sector:
launched it? 1. Textiles and Apparel
a) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and 2. Steel Industry
Waterways 3. Pharmaceuticals industry
b) Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) 4. Mobile Manufacturing
c) Indian Coast Guard 5. Automotive Components
d) Indian Navy
How many of the above Indian
sectorsare expected to benefit from
68. With reference to Nalanda University,
trade war between US and China?
Consider the following statements:
a) None of the above
1. The world’s first residential
b) All Five
university was founded at Nalanda
c) Only One
by the magnanimity of Emperor
d) Only Three
Kumaragupta.

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70. With reference to White Rabbit 1. Ultracold atoms are atoms that are
Technology, Consider the following cooled to temperatures lower than
statements: absolute zero where quantum
1. It is a high-precision time and phenomena can be observed.
frequency transfer technology that 2. Experimental realization of Bose-
allows synchronization of clocks Einstein condensates (BECs) has
with sub-nanosecond accuracy. been possible through study of ultra
2. White Rabbit is an open-source cold atoms.
protocol, and it is freely available for 3. Ultracold atoms do not exhibit
use, modification, and distribution. classical physics properties at very
3. National Aeronautics and Space low temperatures in which they
Administration (NASA) developed operate.
the technology with many other
Which of the statements given above
various institutions and companies.
is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above a) 1,2 and 3
is/are correct? b) 1 and 2 only
a) 1 only c) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only d) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only 73. Which one of the following is the
d) 2 and 3 only most widely accepted reason for the
lower Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the
71. Which of the following sectors is southern states of India?
considered as Critical Information a) Religious beliefs in southern states
Infrastructure under the Information are different from those in states in
Technology Act, 2000? northern parts of India.
a) Transport b) Average female literacy rate among
b) E-commerce sites women is higher than male in
c) Edtech platforms southern states in India.
d) News channels c) States in southern part of India have
experienced higher levels of
72. With reference to Ultra cold atoms,
urbanization and economic growth.
Consider the following statements:
d) Both (b) and (c)

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74. Consider the following statements 1. It is a rain shadow place, located at
regarding Quantum key distribution a high-altitude plateau with almost
(QKD): no air or light pollution.
1. QKD is completely devoid of loss of 2. A 17th-century monastery of the
signals and noise like the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism is
Electromagnetic waves as it uses located at the entrance of the village.
light for distribution process. 3. It is believed to be the best place for
2. The basic QKD systems can cover stargazing and hence Indian
more distances without any Astronomical Observatory is
limitations, making it suitable for established here.
long-distance communication.
The above statements refer to which
3. QKD relies on basic and fundamental
of the following places?
laws of nature to protect the data,
a) Nubra Valley
rather than relying on mathematics.
b) Hemis
Which of the statements given above c) Thiksey
is/are correct? d) Hanle
a) 2 only
b) 3 only 77. With reference to prepaid payment

c) 1 and 2 only instruments (PPIs), Consider the

d) 2 and 3 only following statements:

1. The burden of proving the customer
75. “The Climate Promise Initiative”, liability in case of unauthorised
which is the world's largest support electronic payment transactions lies
program for countries' climate on the receiver of PPI.
pledges under the Paris Agreement is 2. Interoperability is allowed only for
under which of the following? full-KYC PPIs and not for small PPIs.
a) UNEP 3. There is a limit beyond which PPIs
b) UNFCCC cannot be loaded by cash or
c) UNDP electronic means.
d) UNESCO
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
76. Consider the following statements:
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b) 2 only 3. India has three different colours of
c) 2 and 3 only post-boxes, each of which serves
d) 1 only unique purposes.
4. The Indian post office that is farthest
78. Consider the following military from national headquarters in terms
exercises: of distance is in Indira point in
1. La Perouse Nicobar Island.
2. Steadfast Defender
How many of the above given
3. RIMPAC
statements are correct?
4. Pitch Black
a) Only One
5. Talisman Sabre
b) Only Two
In how many of the above Military c) Only Three
exercises India is not a participant? d) All Four
a) Only One
b) Only Two 81. Consider the following statements:
c) Only Three 1. The tea produced from needle of this
d) Only Four tree is rich in Vitamin C.
79. Which among the following species in 2. Bark extract of this is used for its
news belongs to animal kingdom? antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and
a) Gurmar (or) Gymnemasylvestre cardiovascular benefits.
b) Indian Siris (or) Albizia lebbeck 3. Rosin and turpentine, obtained from
c) Salmonella (or) Salmonella bongori the tress’s resin, are widely used in
d) Alpine ibexes (or) Capra ibex paints, varnishes, adhesives, and
even perfumes.
80. Consider the following statements: 4. CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum
1. India’s first postage stamp was (IIP) under “Adarsh Champawat”
introduced in 1854 and featured mission is aiming to produce fuel
Queen Victoria. from needles of this tree.
2. India has the largest postage
The above statements refer to which
network in the world and is home to
of the following tree species?
the highest post office in the world.
a) Oak
b) Pine

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c) Teek 1. Vinoba Bhave
d) Baobab 2. Jayaprakash Narayan
3. Verghese Kurien
82. Consider the following statements 4. Arvind Kejriwal
about The International Narcotics 5. M.S. Subbalakshmi
Control Board (INCB): 6. Narendra Modi
1. It was established in 1968 in
How many of the above personalities
accordance with the Single
have not received the Ramon
Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961.
Magsaysay Award?
2. It consists of 13 members who are
a) Only One
elected by the UN General Assembly
b) Only Three
and do serve not as government
c) Only Five
representatives
d) None of the above
3. It is the independent and quasi-
judicial monitoring body.
85. Which of the following place-river
Which of the statements given above pair is not correctly matched?
is/are correct? a) Badrinath – Alaknanda River
a) 1 only b) Kedarnath – Nandakini River
b) 2 only c) Gangotri – Bhagirathi River
c) 1 and 3 only d) Yamunotri – Yamuna River
d) 1, 2 and 3
86. With reference to biotechnology
83. Camptothecin drug, which is sector in India, consider the following
extracted from Natha statements.
podytesnimmoniana, an endangered 1. Biotechnology Industry Research
plant native to India is used to treat Assistance Council (BIRAC) support
which of the following? and promote innovations in
a) Alcohol addiction biotechnology by providing funding
b) Cancer to startups and entrepreneurs.
c) Smoking addiction 2. Biotech-KISAN platform helps the
d) AIDS farmers to interact and avail from
the respective scientists of Krishi
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3. National Bio-Pharma Mission (NBM) 1. All bioplastics are biodegradable
aims develop and expand the plastics
biopharmaceutical sector in India, 2. No oxo-degradable plastics are
including vaccine development, biodegradable plastic
biologic drugs, and biosimilars. 3. Some compostable plastics are
bioplastics.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? How many of the above given
a) 1 and 2 only statements are correct?
b) 2 and 3 only a) None of the above
c) 1 and 3 only b) Only One
d) 1, 2 and 3 c) Only Two
d) All Three
87. Consider the following statements
regarding Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver 89. Consider the following rows:
Disease (NAFLD)
Number of
1. It is a communicable disease caused Common
Indian
by abnormal accumulation of fat in Country geographic
states
the liver feature
bordering
2. The genetic and lifestyle factors
Pakistan Four Marusthali
major reason for this disease.
3. India has become first country in the
China Five Karakoram
world to identify need for action for
Range
NAFLD
Myanmar Four Patkai Hills
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? Bhutan Four Manas River

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
How many of the above given pairs
c) 2 only
are correctly matched?
d) 2 and 3 only
a) All Four
b) Only One
88. Consider the following statements:
c) Only Two
d) Only Three

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individuals leading to Privacy
90. Consider the following statements warfare.
with reference to fisheries sector in d) Automation bias can lead to higher
India: death toll than that of regular
1. No State in India is ahead of Andra ammunitions.
Pradesh in overall fish production.
2. At least one state has more inland 92. With reference to Climate Change
fish production than Tamil Nadu. Performance Index (CCPI), Consider
3. Inland fish production outpaces the following:
marine production in terms of 1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)
volume. 2. Renewable Energy
4. India’s fish imports are very much 3. Forest Cover
lower than fish exports, making it a 4. Energy Use
net exporter. 5. Climate Policy

How many of the above given Which of the above are not indicators
statements are correct? while ranking the countries?
a) Only One a) 4 only
b) Only Two b) 3 only
c) Only Three c) 3 and 4 only
d) All Four d) 4 and 5 only

91. Which of the following is valid 93. Which is the correct order of straits
criticism of Isreal’s use of Artificial to pass for a ship that starts from Sea
intelligence technology in warfare of Azov and is travelling to the
against Hamas? Atlantic ocean?
a) Formalization of grey warfare that it a) Strait of Gibraltar→ Bosporus Strait
separates separation of military and → Dardanelles Strait→ Kerch Strait
civilian attacks b) Kerch Strait → Bosporus Strait →
b) It breaks the commitments made Dardanelles Strait → Strait of
under Geneva Conventions and their Gibraltar
additional protocols. c) Kerch Strait → Dardanelles Strait →
c) Data fed into the system have been Bosporus Strait→ Strait of Gibraltar
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d) Bosporus Strait → Dardanelles d) A common term used to denote are
Strait→ Kerch Strait→ Strait of regions in earth that is frozen.
Gibraltar
96. Consider the following pairs of sports
94. Which of the following statements persons and their associated sports:
best defines the term “Climate 1. Rafael Nadal – Tennis
colonialism”? 2. Vinesh Phogat – Boxing
a) Developed Countries providing loans 3. Armand Duplantis - Cycling
instead of grants for green projects 4. Noah Lyles – Athletics
in developing countries.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
b) High demand of funds by few
correctly matched?
developing countries which have
a) 1 and 2 only
high economic growth to developed
b) 3 and 4 only
countries in name of climate change.
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) Dumping of waste of developed
d) 1 and 4 only
countries in open international
waters which in long run affects 97. Consider the following statements
developing countries. regarding the Intergovernmental
d) Exploitation of the Global South's Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
resources and labour by the Global 1. Though it is established under the
North to address climate change. United Nations, it functions as an
independent scientific body.
95. “Ergosphere”, which was recently
2. It does not conduct its own research
seen in news refers to which of the
but assesses existing scientific
following?
literature on climate change.
a) A region of spacetime outside a
3. The IPCC’s reports are published
rotating black hole's event horizon
only after all member countries
b) The transition zone between solar
agree on the wording in the reports.
system and interstellar space.
c) Temporary layer of high Which of the statements given above

temperature around the nuclear is/ are correct?

reactor when it achieves criticality. a) 2 only

b) 3 only

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c) 1 and 3 only a) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
98. ………... A organization established in d) Neither 1 nor 2
1946 which has 88 member nations
of which India is a member. It meets 100. With reference to semiconductor
biannually. But recently researchers materials, which of the following
have argued that the organization statements are correct?
should be dismantled has little to 1. A direct bandgap semiconductor can
show from the past four decades and efficiently emit photons when an
should set an example for other electron transitions from the
organizations on when to stop. conduction band to the valence
band.
Which of the following organizations
2. Silicon is widely used as a
is mentioned in the above passage?
semiconductor but has very low
a) Bretton Woods system
electron mobility
b) International Civil Aviation
3. Gallium arsenide (GaAs) is known
Organization
for its use in high-speed and
c) International Whaling Commission
optoelectronic devices due to its
d) The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
indirect bandgap.

99. Consider the following statements Select the correct answer using the
regarding the National Green codes given below:
Tribunal: a) 2 only
1. The NGT has the power to hear civil b) 1 and 2 only
cases related to environmental laws, c) 1 and 3 only
including the Wildlife Protection Act. d) 1, 2 and 3
2. NGT has the power to review its own
decisions just like the Supreme court
which can review its own
judgements.

Which of the statements given above

is/ are correct?

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