November 2024

(Part-I)
Current
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Practice Question
1. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A mule account is a bank account used to facilitate A. Only 1
illegal activities. B. Only 2
2. A money mule is someone who transfers or moves C. Both 1 and 2
illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
3. Transnational cybercriminals use accounts of shell
companies and individuals as mule accounts, exploiting 6. Consider the following statement:
the bulk payout facility provided by banks.
1. He was head of the Committee on Minorities and Tribal
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? and Excluded Areas in the constituent assembly.
A. Only One
2. He served as the first Indian municipal commissioner
B. Only Two
of Ahmedabad and was its elected municipal president.
C. All Three
3. He chaired the 46th session of the Congress.
D. None
The above statements are linked to which of the following
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Mhadei personalities?
Wildlife Sanctuary: A. Benegal Narsing Rau
1. It is designated as an International Bird Area for hosting B. B.R. Ambedkar
several bird species like Malabar parakeet and Rufous C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
babbler.
D. Rajendra Prasad
2. The Netravati River passes through the sanctuary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 7. Consider the following statements:
A. 1 Only 1. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is the
B. 2 Only UN’s principal organ focused on atmospheric sciences,
C. Both 1 and 2 weather, climate, and water resources.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 2. The WMO comprises the World Meteorological
Congress, serving as the highest decision-making body.
3. Consider the following statements regarding powers of the
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Supreme Court:
1. Article 32 grants the Supreme Court original jurisdiction A. 1 Only
to enforce Fundamental Rights. B. 2 Only
2. Articles 129 and 142 empower the Court to punish for C. Both 1 and 2
contempt, including contempt of itself. D. Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only 8. With reference to sanctions, consider the following
B. 2 Only statements:
C. Both 1 and 2 1. Economic sanctions are defined as the withdrawal of
customary trade and financial relations for foreign and
D. Neither 1 nor 2
security policy purposes.
4. Consider the following statements about the Bharatiya 2. Sanctions can be imposed by individual countries or
Antariksh Station (BAS): international bodies like the United Nations.
1. BAS is India’s proposed indigenous space station which Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
will orbit around the Moon. A. 1 Only
2. The BAS will be used for microgravity experiments, and
B. 2 Only
for Moon observation.
C. Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1 D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. Only 2
9. Consider the following statements regarding Unpaid Work:
C. Both 1 and 2 1. Unpaid work refers to activities that individuals,
D. Neither 1 nor 2 particularly women, engage in without receiving
monetary compensation.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Similipal
National Park: 2. Subsistence production, such as farming for personal
1. It has been part of UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserves list use, is not considered part of unpaid work.
since 2009 and was designated as a tiger reserve under 3. Sustainable Development Goal 5 aims to achieve
Project Tiger. gender equality and empower women, with Target 5.4
2. Similipal is home to the Gharials in its rivers. focusing on recognizing and valuing unpaid care.
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How many of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. The theme of the 3rd edition Training Cooperation to
A. Only One Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in the
B. Only Two Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
C. All Three Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
D. None
B. 2 and 3 only
10. Consider the following statements: C. 1 and 2 only
1. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) is a Solar Radiation D. 1, 2, and 3
Management method that injects reflective sulfate
aerosols into the stratosphere to scatter solar radiation. 14. Consider the following statements regarding the
2. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) involves technologies International Solar Alliance (ISA) and its World Solar Report
that capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the emission Series.
sources. 1. The World Solar Report Series was first introduced by
ISA in 2022 offers a concise overview of global solar
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
technology advancements.
A. 1 Only
2. Global energy investments to rise from USD 2.4 trillion
B. 2 Only
in 2018 to USD 3.1 trillion by 2024, with clean energy
C. Both 1 and 2 investments nearly doubling that of fossil fuels.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 3. The Green Hydrogen Readiness Assessment in the 2023
World Solar Report Series identifies four Asian
11. Consider the following statements:
countries as leaders in developing a green hydrogen
1. This is located at the northern edges of the Satpura economy.
mountain ranges.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2. It is primarily known as the white tiger country. A. 1 and 2 only
3. The Tala Range is the only area where tourists are B. 2 and 3 only
allowed to visit within this park.
C. 1 only
The above statements are linked to which of the following
D. 1, 2 and 3
national parks?
A. Kanha National Park 15. Consider the following statements regarding PM
B. Bandhavgarh National Park Vishwakarma Yojana.
C. Sanjay National Park 1. PM Vishwakarma Yojana provides a grant of Rs. 15,000
for modern tools to traditional artisans.
D. Satpura National Park
2. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
12. With reference to the recent guidelines set by the Drugs is the nodal ministry for this scheme.
Controller General of India (DCGI) regarding the import of 3. Beneficiaries under this scheme can avail collateral-free
cosmetics, consider the following statements: credit support up to Rs 5 lakh in two tranches.
1. Cosmetics imported into India must have an expiry date Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
of at least six months from the date of import. A. 1 and 3 only
2. The use of hexachlorophene in cosmetics is permitted B. 1 only
under strict regulatory conditions. C. 1 and 2 only
3. The Cosmetic Rules, 2020 prohibit any false or D. 1, 2, and 3
misleading claims on cosmetic products.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 16. Consider the following statements regarding Greenhouse
A. 1 and 2 only Gas.
B. 1 and 3 only 1. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) is the most abundant greenhouse
gas in the atmosphere.
C. 2 and 3 only
2. Methane (CH₄) is released mainly from livestock
D. 1, 2, and 3
farming and landfill waste.
13. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian 3. Industrial Fluorinated Gases have a significantly lower
Navy’s MAHASAGAR initiative: Global Warming Potential (GWP) than Carbon Dioxide
1. MAHASAGAR stands for Maritime Heads for Active (CO₂).
Security And Growth for All in the Region, aimed at Select the correct answer using the code given below:
enhancing maritime security cooperation in the Indian A. 1 and 2 only
Ocean Region (IOR). B. 2 only
2. It was launched in 2023 and is organized on an annual C. 1 only
basis. D. 1, 2 and 3
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17. With reference to the “Nabhmitra” application, recently in How many of the above statements is/are correct?
the news, consider the following statements: A. Only one
1. Nabhmitra enables real-time tracking of fishing vessels B. Only two
and provides two-way communication beyond mobile C. All three
coverage areas.
D. None
2. It is developed by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry, and Dairying in collaboration with Indian 21. Regarding Unpaid work, consider the following statements:
Space Research Organisation (ISRO). 1. Unpaid work refers to activities that individuals,
3. The application uses Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio particularly women, engage in without receiving
Waves to communicate with fishing vessels in distant monetary compensation.
waters. 2. Unpaid work contributes significantly to the economy,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? often accounting for a substantial percentage of Gross
A. 1 and 2 only Domestic Product (GDP), especially in developing
countries.
B. 1 and 3 only
3. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
C. 2 and 3 only
2023-24 90.7% of females and 89.4% of the workforce
D. 1 only engage in unpaid work within household enterprises.
18. Consider the following statements about National Unity How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Day and the Statue of Unity: A. Only One
1. National Unity Day commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai B. Only Two
Patel’s role in unifying India and promotes the values C. All Three
of unity, integrity, and inclusiveness. D. None
2. The Statue of Unity, inaugurated in 2018, is the tallest
statue in the world and is located near the Sardar 22. Consider the following statements regarding Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code (IBC):
Sarovar Dam in Gujarat.
1. The minimum amount of default required for initiating
3. The Statue of Unity is one of the UNESCO World
the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) is
Heritage Sites included in the list of eight wonders of
Rs 1 lakh.
the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
2. The committee of creditors is required to pass a
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
resolution, with 66% of the total voting share, to extend
A. 1 and 2 only
the CIRP.
B. 2 and 3 only How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
C. 1 and 3 only A. 1 Only
D. 1 only B. 2 Only

19. Consider the following statements related to Sovereign C. Both 1 and 2

Gold Bonds: D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. They are issued under Government Securities Act,
23. 30 by 30 target sometimes seen in news is related to which
2006.
of the following?
2. They are issued by the SEBI on behalf of the A. Reducing carbon emissions by 30% by 2030.
Government of India.
B. Increasing the number of electric vehicles on roads by
3. They have a maturity period of 5 years. 30% by 2030.
How many of the above statements is/are correct? C. Protecting 30% of the earth’s land and oceans by 2030.
A. Only one
D. Achieving 30% renewable energy in the global energy
B. Only two mix by 2030.
C. All three
D. None 24. Diffraction Limit, sometimes in news, is best defined by?
A. The minimum light intensity required for microscopes
20. Consider the following statements related to Ayurveda: to function effectively.
1. It is legally recognised as a traditional medicine system B. The physical boundary limiting an optical instrument’s
in 24 countries. ability to distinguish between two close objects.
2. The World Health Organisation has included Ayurveda C. The point where electromagnetic waves stop behaving
in the ICD-11 TM Module 2. like waves in optical devices.
3. The Government of India has been observing Ayurveda D. The upper limit of magnification possible in digital
Day every year on 2nd November. imaging systems.
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25. Consider the following statements related to Asian 29. The Balfour Declaration, recently in the news, is associated
Development Bank (ADB): with which of the following?
1. It was founded in 1966 and headquartered in A. The establishment of an independent Arab state in the
Singapore. Arabian Peninsula.
2. India, a founding member of ADB, is fourth largest B. A British promise of self-governance for India after
shareholder and top borrower of it since 2010. World War I.
3. It has a climate change action plan that promotes a C. The British government’s support for a Jewish national
just transition to a low carbon and climate-resilient home in Palestine.
future. D. A secret agreement between Britain and France to
divide Ottoman territories in the Middle East.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only one 30. Consider the following pairs related to intrusive features
B. Only two of a volcano:
C. All three Feature Description
D. None Batholith Central core of a volcanic mountain
Sill Tabular intrusions along sedimentary
26. Consider the following statements about India’s workplace bedding.
culture: Laccolith Vertical Intrusion that cuts across rock
1. India ranks among the most overworked countries, layers.
with workers averaging 46.7 hours per week. How many of the above pairs are correct?
2. Corporate initiatives like codes of conduct and work-life A. Only one
balance policies have effectively addressed workplace B. Only two
toxicity in India. C. All three
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? D. None
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only 31. Which of the following statements about the Indian
C. Both 1 and 2 Olympic Association (IOA) is correct?
A. The IOA is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation
D. Neither 1 nor 2
under the Societies Registration Act, 186).
27. Regarding Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), consider the B. The IOA primarily governs India’s participation only in
following statements: the Olympic Games, with separate organisations
handling other multi-sport events.
1. It refers to a recommended standard set by the World
Health Organization (WHO) for children aged 6-23 C. The IOA operates directly under the International
months. Olympic Committee (IOC) as a subsidiary.
2. MDD is part of the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) D. None of the above
practices, which are assessed by a suite of indicators 32. Cryptobiosis, recently in the news, is related to which of
developed by the WHO and UNICEF. the following?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. A process where organisms use light to generate energy
A. 1 Only in the absence of nutrients.
B. 2 Only B. A new type of blockchain technology for secure
C. Both 1 and 2 transactions of living modified organisms.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 C. A method used by plants to increase resistance to pests
through genetic modification.
28. Consider the following statements regarding Fugitive D. A metabolic state allowing survival in extreme
Economic Offenders Act, 2018: conditions.
1. A fugitive economic offender is someone with an arrest
warrant for an offense worth at least Rs. 100 crore 33. Consider the following pairs:
under the Act. Buddhist Council Patron Venue
2. A special court designated under the Foreign Exchange First Ajatashatru Rajgriha
Management Act, 1999, may declare an individual as Second Kalashoka Vaishali
a fugitive economic offender. Third Kanishka Kundalban
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 Only A. Only one
B. 2 Only B. Only two
C. Both 1 and 2 C. All three
D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. None
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34. Consider the following statements: How many of the above is/are key goals of the Kunming-
1. The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), a scientific Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework?
department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. A. Only one
2. Central Ground Water Authority has been constituted B. Only two
under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) C. All three
Act, 1974. D. None
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only 39. Consider the following statements related to PM
Vishwakarma Yojana:
B. 2 Only
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
C. Both 1 and 2
2. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is its nodal
D. Neither 1 nor 2 ministry.
35. Consider the following statements: 3. It aims to provide collateral free credit support of up
1. The Sun exhibits differential rotation, with its poles to Rs 3 lakhs.
rotating every 25 days, while its equator takes about How many of the above statements is/are correct?
35 days to complete one rotation. A. Only one
2. The chromosphere is a thin plasma layer located B. Only two
between the Sun’s visible surface and its outer C. All three
atmosphere. D. None
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
40. Consider the following pairs:
A. 1 Only
Case Supreme Court Ruling
B. 2 Only
Sankari Prasad Case Upheld Parliament’s authority to
C. Both 1 and 2 amend the Constitution under
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Article 368, including funda-
mental rights.
36. Regarding the World Solar Report series, consider the
Bella Banerjee Case Government must pay just
following statements:
compensation in compulsory
1. It is an annual flagship report of the International
property acquisition cases.
Energy Agency (IEA).
Vidya Devi Case Struck down the expansion of
2. It is a concise overview of global solar technology Article 31C to cover all Directive
advancements, key challenges, and investment trends, Principles.
providing valuable insights into the industry’s growth.
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. Only one
A. 1 Only
B. Only two
B. 2 Only
C. All three
C. Both 1 and 2 D. None
D. Neither 1 nor 2
41. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan
37. Regarding the Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi scheme, consider Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY), consider the following
the following statements: statements:
1. It aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 1. It aims to formalize the unorganized fisheries sector by
and aims to provide collateral-free, guarantor-free introducing work-based digital identities through the
loans to students. National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP).
2. Students who are enrolled in IITs and IIMs are only 2. It promotes institutional financing for micro and small
eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme. enterprises engaged in aquaculture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. It seeks to reduce risks in aquaculture by encouraging
A. 1 Only insurance adoption and improving supply chain
B. 2 Only traceability.
C. Both 1 and 2 4. It includes provisions for enhancing marine exports to
global markets.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above are correct?
38. Consider the following statements: A. Only One
1. Reduce risk from pesticides by at least 50% by 2030. B. Only Two
2. Tackle climate change through nature-based solutions. C. Only Three
3. Restore 30% degraded ecosystems globally by 2030. D. All Four
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42. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries the genetic information A. 1 Only
from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis. B. 2 Only
2. Messenger RNA (mRNA) reads the genetic code and
C. Both 1 and 2
brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only 47. The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report was recently
B. 2 Only released by which of the following:
C. Both 1 and 2 A. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D. Neither 1 nor 2 B. World Bank
43. Consider the following statements: C. World Health Organisation
1. The Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) D. None of the Above
initiative, introduced at COP21 in Paris, aims to assist
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in achieving 48. According to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024,
sustainable development. which of the following statements are correct regarding
2. The Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF) India’s progress and global TB trends?
was established with support from United Nations 1. India achieved a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from
Development Programme and United Nations 2015 to 2023, surpassing the global average decline of
Environment Programme in 2022. 8.3%.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. India recorded 27 lakh TB cases in 2023, with treatment
A. 1 Only coverage increasing to 89% from 72% in 2015.
B. 2 Only 3. India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, and Pakistan
C. Both 1 and 2 account for 56% of the global TB burden.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
44. Consider the following statements:
1. The tailless Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found in B. 2 and 3 only
India. C. 1 only
2. Western hoolock gibbon, which inhabits all the states D. 1, 2 and 3
of the north-east, is listed as Endangered under the
International Union for Conservation of Nature Red 49. Consider the following statements regarding wind energy
List. in India?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. India has an estimated wind power potential of over
A. 1 Only 1,163.86 GW at 150 metres above ground level.
B. 2 Only 2. The majority of India’s wind energy potential is being
C. Both 1 and 2 utilized at the national level.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 3. India ranks 4th globally in wind power capacity as of
2024.
45. Consider the following statements regarding Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission 4. Tamil Nadu leads India in installed wind energy
(DAY-NRLM): capacity.
1. It is the centrally sector programme under the Ministry Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
of Rural Development for promoting poverty reduction. A. 1 and 3 only
2. Each rural poor household has one member included B. 2, 3, and 4 only
in the Self Help Group (SHG) network. C. 1, 3, and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
D. 1, 2, and 4 only
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only 50. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding
C. Both 1 and 2 the 3rd edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND?
D. Neither 1 nor 2 1. Exercise AUSTRAHIND is conducted biennially and aims
to enhance military cooperation and joint operations
46. Regarding Rakhine, consider the following statements: between India and Australia.
1. Rakhine, the westernmost state in Myanmar, is one of
2. The exercise includes training on counterterrorism,
the poorest regions, facing ongoing conflict,
displacement, and poverty. tactical drills, and coordination in semi-urban and semi-
desert terrains.
2. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has
warned that Rakhine state is on the brink of an acute 3. Other joint exercises between India and Australia
famine. include AUSINDEX and PITCHBLACK.
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Select the correct answer using the code below: Which of the above statements 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 only C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, and 3

51. Consider the following statements regarding gluten and its 54. With reference to the Article 142 of the Indian Constitution,
impact on health: consider the following statements:
1. Gluten is a protein complex primarily found in wheat, 1. It empowers the Supreme Court to pass decrees and
barley, and rye and is known to cause gluten-related orders necessary for complete justice in any case.
disorders such as coeliac disease. 2. It allows the Supreme Court to issue binding orders
2. Protease, also known as peptidase or proteinase, is an that are enforceable as stipulated by law or directed
enzyme responsible for completely breaking down by the President.
gluten in the digestive system. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
3. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered A. 1 only
by gluten that damages the small intestine and leads B. 2 only
to the production of antibodies that attack the body’s C. Both 1 and 2
own proteins. D. Neither 1 nor 2
4. Currently, the only effective treatment for coeliac
disease is maintaining a diet very low in gluten. 55. With reference to the Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development (OECD), consider the following
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
statements:
A. 1, 2, and 4 only
1. India has been a member of the OECD since 2007,
B. 2 and 3 only
alongside countries such as Brazil, China, Indonesia,
C. 1 and 4 only and South Africa.
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4 2. The OECD also maintains a “blacklist” of uncooperative
tax havens and has working relationships with non-
52. With regard to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World
member economies.
University Rankings: Asia 2025, consider the following
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
statements:
A. 1 only
1. The QS World University Rankings assess universities
on six indicators including research reputation, B. 2 only
teaching environment, research impact, and C. Both 1 and 2
internationalisation. D. Neither 1 nor 2
2. As per the 2025 Asia rankings, India has two institutions
56. Regarding Konark temple, consider the following
in the top 50 and seven in the top 100.
statements:
3. QS Rankings are published by a Paris-based education
1. The 13th-century Konark Sun Temple in Odisha was
analytics firm.
built by King Narasimhadeva I (1238–1264 AD).
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. Konark temple was declared as UNESCO World
A. 1 only Heritage Site in 1984.
B. 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
C. 2 and 3 only A. 1 Only
D. 1, 2, and 3 B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
53. Consider the following statements:
D. Neither 1 nor 2
1. Lightning is caused by the buildup of static electricity
in the atmosphere due to the interaction of ice crystals 57. Regarding Acharya Jiwantram Bhagwandas Kripalani
within clouds. consider the following statements:
2. A lightning rod works by ionising the surrounding air, 1. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly
creating a controlled path for lightning to discharge and Chairman of the Fundamental Rights Sub-
safely into the ground. Committee.
3. The increased frequency of lightning strikes worldwide 2. He strongly supported decentralised industrialization,
is primarily attributed to solar flares and atmospheric the development of rural areas, and employment in
pressure changes. small and cottage industries.
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Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only A. Only One
B. 2 Only B. Only Two
C. Both 1 and 2 C. All Three
D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. None

58. Consider the following statements: 62. Consider the following statements with reference to the
1. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) operates under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016:
Ministry of Home affairs. 1. The act identifies 21 types of disabilities including
2. Under the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) mental illness and hemophilia.
Act, 2021, the Enforcement Director’s tenure comprises 2. It ensures that children with benchmark disabilities,
an initial appointment of 5 years. aged 6 to 14, have the right to free education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2 C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

59. Consider the following statements: 63. Consider the following statements:
1. FDI is primarily governed by the Foreign Exchange 1. The Universal Immunization Programme(UIP) offers
Management Act (FEMA), 1999 and is subject to both free life-saving vaccines to all children against 12
sectoral caps and the approval of the Foreign diseases such as Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis A, and
Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). Measles.
2. The current account encompasses various financial 2. Under UIP, a child is considered fully immunized after
flows, with foreign direct investment (FDI) being a key receiving all vaccinations as per the national schedule
component of Balance of Payment. within the first year of life.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2 C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

60. Consider the following characteristics: 64. Consider the following statements related to H5B1 Bird Flu:
1. He started a weekly journal called Al-Hilal. 1. It was first identified in Geese in China.
2. In 1923, he was elected as the president of the Indian 2. India experienced the first H5N1 outbreak in
National Congress. Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2015.
3. He became the first education minister of free India. 3. California condors are severely affected by this virus.
Which of the following personalities is best described by How many of the above statements is/are correct?
the above characteristics? A. Only one
A. Syed Ahmad Khan B. Only two
B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad C. All three
C. Chittranjan Das D. None
D. Liaquat Ali Khan
65. Consider the following statements related to Millets:
61. Regarding the Indian Space Sector, consider the following 1. De-branning makes millets softer and reduces shelf
statements: life.
1. IN-SPACe is a wholly-owned Government of India 2. They contain bioactive flavonoids.
company that serves as the commercial arm of ISRO.
3. India is the largest producer and exporter of millets.
2. New Space India Limited (NSIL) is an autonomous
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
agency that regulates non-governmental space
A. Only one
activities.
B. Only two
3. Satcom Reforms 2022 was introduced by the
Department of Space (DOS) to streamline the satellite- C. All three
based communication network application process. D. None
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66. Regarding the Nature Conservation Index (NCI), consider Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
the following statements: A. 1 Only
1. It is developed by the International Union for B. 2 Only
Conservation of Nature (IUCN). C. Both 1 and 2
2. The index highlights high pesticide use and warns about D. Neither 1 nor 2
soil pollution.
3. India is among the top-performing countries in the 71. Consider the following statements regarding human
trafficking:
2024 Global Nature Conservation Index.
1. Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 addresses human
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? trafficking for physical and sexual exploitation.
A. Only One 2. Mission Vatsalya supports child victims of trafficking.
B. Only Two 3. The United Nations Convention on Transnational
C. All Three Organised Crime (UNCTOC) clearly defines “organised
D. None crime,” including activities like sex trafficking.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
67. Karman Line, sometimes in news, is related to which of the A. Only One
following? B. Only Two
A. The boundary between the mesosphere and the C. All Three
exosphere, crucial for satellite orbit stability D. None
B. The boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and
outer space. 72. Consider the following statements:
C. The altitude where atmospheric particles no longer 1. Slavery was abolished across the British Indian Empire
influence spacecraft velocity during Lord William Bentinck’s tenure as Governor-
General.
D. The point beyond which electromagnetic waves
2. Article 17 of the Indian Constitution prohibits human
propagate without atmospheric interference.
trafficking and forced labor.
68. Consider the following statements related to Foreign Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Portfolio Investment: A. 1 Only
1. Its asset type includes financial assets like Exchange- B. 2 Only
Traded Fund. C. Both 1 and 2
2. It is not permitted in gambling and betting. D. Neither 1 nor 2
3. Entry and exit are easy due to liquidity. 73. Consider the following statements regarding Anti-Dumping
How many of the above statements is/are correct? duty:
A. Only one 1. The Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the
B. Only two General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 governs
the application of anti-dumping measures by members
C. All three
of the WTO.
D. None 2. Anti-Dumping measures are bilateral actions taken by
a member of WTO.
69. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Inter-State Council (ISC) is a permanent body, and
A. 1 Only
it was formed based on the recommendations of the
Rajmannar Commission. B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
2. The constitution defines the nature of duties to be
performed by such a council and its organization and D. Neither 1 nor 2
procedure.
74. Consider the following characteristics:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. Its underground corm stores energy, supporting its
A. 1 Only 10-year bloom cycle and 6-month fruiting period.
B. 2 Only 2. It mimics the stench of rotting flesh to attract its
C. Both 1 and 2 pollinators.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 3. It blossoms on limestone hills in the rainforests of
Western Sumatra.
70. Consider the following statements: Which of the following flowers is best described by the
1. Glasgow climate pact aims to reduce methane above characteristics?
emissions by at least 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. A. Ghost Orchid
2. Unconditional and conditional Nationally Determined B. Balsamroot
Contributions (NDCs) for 2030 are estimated to reduce C. Titan Arum
global emissions by 2 % and 9% respectively. D. New England aster
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75. With respect to the NISAR Satellite, consider the following 78. Consider the following statements:
statements: 1. UNESCO Global Geoparks are unified geographical
1. It was built in collaboration with the United States. areas designated for a period of four years, after which
2. It will be launched into high earth orbit using ISRO’s they undergo revalidation.
GSLV-Mark III. 2. Geo heritage sites can include volcanic formations,
3. It is the first satellite equipped with both L-band and fossil-rich areas, caves, mountain ranges, glacial
features, and mineral-rich regions.
S-band radar systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
A. Only one
B. 2 only
B. Only two
C. Both 1 and 2
C. All three
D. Neither 1 nor 2
D. None
79. Consider the following statements related to recently
76. Regarding the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and
discovered Dicliptera Polymorpha:
Research (PAIR) Program, consider the following statements:
1. It is fire-resistant, able to withstand summer droughts.
1. It is the new flagship program launched by the NITI
2. It has inflorescence flower structures that are
Aayog.
uncommon in Indian species.
2. It aims to enhance university research by using a hub-
3. It thrives on open grassland slopes in the Western
and-spoke model, pairing top-tier universities (hubs)
Ghats.
with emerging institutions (spokes) for mentorship and
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
collaboration.
A. Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
B. Only two
A. 1 Only
C. All three
B. 2 Only
D. None
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 80. Consider the following characteristics:
1. Launched the Ulgulan Movement in 1899.
77. Consider the following statements: 2. Arrested by British authorities in 1900 along with his
1. India is the world’s largest tea producer and exporter. guerrilla group in the Jamkopai forest.
2. 70% of tea plantations are near forests, resulting in 3. The state of Jharkhand was established on his birth
frequent conflicts with wildlife, such as elephants, anniversary in 2000.
causing damage to crops and plantations. Which of the following personalities is best described by
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? these characteristics?
A. 1 Only A. Sidhu Murmu
B. 2 Only B. Birsa Munda
C. Both 1 and 2 C. Laxman Naik
D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. Tirot Sing

Answers
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (d)
11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (b) 16. (b) 17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (b)
21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25. (b) 26. (a) 27. (c) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30. (b)
31. (a) 32. (d) 33. (b) 34. (a) 35. (b) 36. (b) 37. (a) 38. (c) 39. (a) 40. (b)
41. (c) 42. (d) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45. (b) 46. (c) 47. (a) 48. (d) 49. (a) 50. (b)
51. (d) 52. (b) 53. (a) 54. (d) 55. (b) 56. (c) 57. (d) 58. (d) 59. (a) 60. (b)
61. (d) 62. (a) 63. (b) 64. (c) 65. (b) 66. (a) 67. (b) 68. (c) 69. (d) 70. (c)
71. (b) 72. (d) 73. (a) 74. (c) 75. (b) 76. (b) 77. (b) 78. (d) 79. (c) 80. (b)