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1.
Consider the following statements regarding Green 6. The ancient Tartessos Civilization flourished along which
hydrogen: river?
1. Green hydrogen is produced with electrolysers using (a) Guadalquivir river (b) Nile river
renewable electricity to split water (H2O) into its
(c) Yellow river (d) Mississippi river
components hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2).
2. It cannot be used directly and must be processed 7. Regarding Red Colobus, consider the following statements:
further to produce green ammonia, green methanol 1. They are a rare and endangered population of apes
or other e-fuels. found in various regions of Africa.
3. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to produce
2. Their unique digestive system allows them to consume
at least 5 Million Metric Tonne (MMT) of green
and disperse seeds, ensuring the continuation of
hydrogen per annum.
various plant species.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only One (b) Only Two 3. The Red Colobus Conservation Action Plan is an
initiative of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
(c) All Three (d) None
How many of the statements given above are correct?
2.
What may be the reasons for holding gold reserves by (a) Only One (b) Only Two
countries? (c) All Three (d) None
1. Maintaining currency stability.
2. Enhancing the country's creditworthiness. 8. Which of the following reports is NOT published by the
3. Mitigating risks associated with fluctuations in the value International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
of other assets. (a) Global Financial Stability Report
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (b) World Economic Outlook
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Fiscal Monitor
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) World Trade Outlook Indicator
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the
9. With reference to Aravalli hills, consider the following
Competition Commission of India (CCI):
statements:
1. It is a statutory body of the Government of India
responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, of 2002. 1. Geologically, they are mainly made up of Dharwar
2. The commission is a quasi-judicial body which gives igneous and sedimentary rocks.
opinions to statutory authorities. 2. Rivers Banas, Luni, Sabarmati and Tapi originate in
3. The Commission consists of one Chairperson and six Aravallis.
Members who shall be appointed by the Supreme 3. Pipli Ghat pass is located in Aravallis.
Court. How many of the statements given above are correct?
How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(a) Only One (b) Only Two
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) All Three (d) None
10. Consider the following statements related to the Chabahar
4.
Consider the following statements about Glycemic Index
Port:
(GI):
1. It is situated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province on the
1. GI is a measure of the impact on blood glucose of
Makran coast.
digestible carbohydrates of foods.
2. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during 2. Iran had offered India the project of developing the
digestion have a lower glycemic index. Shahid Kalantari Port.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

5.
Consider the following statements regarding GPT-4o: 11. Consider the following statements regarding Sperm
1. GPT-4o ("o" stands for "Omni") is a revolutionary AI Whales:
model developed by OpenAI to enhance human- 1. They are the largest of the toothed whales.
computer interactions.
2. They are found in temperate and tropical waters
2. It allows users to input any combination of text, audio, throughout the world.
and image and receive responses in the same formats,
making it a multimodal AI model. 3. They are listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) All three (d) None
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12. Consider the following statements about Liquid Nitrogen: 2. It facilitates online procurement of common-use Goods
1. Liquid nitrogen is primarily used as a food preservative & Services required by various Government
as it increases the shelf-life of packaged foods. Departments / Organisations / Public Sector
2. It is a highly reactive, blue-coloured fluid. Undertakings (PSUs).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

13. Kenya does not share a land border with which of the 18. With reference to the National Crime Records Bureau
following countries? (NCRB), consider the following statements:
(a) Tanzania (b) Sudan
1. It was established following the recommendations of
(c) Uganda (d) Ethiopia the Tandon Committee (1977-1981)
14. Consider the following statements regarding Judicial 2. It is part of the Ministry of Defence and is headquartered
Appointments: in Mumbai.
1. Articles 126 and 220 of the Constitution deal with the 3. It acts as a national warehouse for the fingerprint
appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High records of Indian and foreign criminals.
Courts, respectively. How many of the statements given above are correct?
2. The Parliament passed the Constitution (99th (a) Only One (b) Only Two
Amendment) Act, 2014 along with the NJAC Act, 2014,
(c) All Three (d) None
providing for the creation of an independent
commission to appoint judges to the Supreme Court 19. Consider the following statements about Silk Cotton trees:
and high courts to replace the collegium system.
1. It is also called Semal, or the Indian Kapok tree, or
Which of the above statements is/are not correct? Shalmali in Sanskrit.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. It is mainly found in moist deciduous and semi-
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
evergreen forests, also in the plains.
15. Consider the following statements regarding Sundarbans: 3. This tree is of high medicinal value and its roots and
1. The Sundarbans hosts the largest mangrove forests in flowers are used for their stimulating, astringent and
the world, lying on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra hemostatic to stop diarrhoea.
and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal. How many of the statements given above are correct?
2. 40% of Sundarban lies in India and the rest in (a) Only One (b) Only Two
Bangladesh.
(c) All Three (d) None
3. It has been designated both as a UNESCO World
Heritage site and as a Wetland of International 20. With reference to Catatumbo lightning, consider the
Importance under Ramsar Convention 1972. following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. It is a natural phenomenon that occurs over the
(a) Only one (b) Only two Catatumbo River in Venezuela.
(c) All three (d) None of the above 2. It is formed when warm and moist air from the
Caribbean Sea collides with cooler air descending from
16. Consider the following statements about the International
the Rockies mountains.
Labor Organisation (ILO):
1. It is the only tripartite United Nations (UN) agency that 3. The lightning results in the formation of ozone.
brings together governments, employers and workers How many of the statements given above are correct?
of 187 member States. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
2. It was established in 1919 by the Treaty of Westphalia (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
as an affiliated agency of the League of Nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 21. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 1. Article 31C was added to the Indian Constitution
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 through the 25th Constitutional Amendment, 1971.
2. Article 31C contains provisions related to the saving of
17. Consider the following statements about Government laws giving effect to certain directive principles.
e-Marketplace (GeM):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The initiative was launched in August 2016, by the
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(MEITY). (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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22. Regarding the Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), consider 3. It works under the administrative control of the
the following statements: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
1. It is a Joint Venture Company under the aegis of the How many of the statements given above are correct?
Ministry of Earth Sciences. (a) Only One (b) Only Two
2. It was formed to ensure demand side assurance of (c) All Three (d) None
critical and strategic minerals to India.
3. Mandate of KABIL is to identify, acquire and procure 27. Which of the following statements about incineration is
strategic minerals outside India for supplying primarily NOT correct?
to India. (a) It is the process of burning hazardous materials at high
temperatures to destroy contaminants.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (b) Many different types of hazardous materials can be
treated by incineration, including soil, sludge, liquids,
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
and gasses.
23. Which of the following statements accurately describes the (c) Incineration can generate energy in the form of
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? electricity and heat.
(a) The SDGs were established by the World Trade (d) A major advantage of incineration is that it destroys
Organization (WTO) to promote global economic toxic metals such as lead and chromium.
growth.
(b) There are a total of 20 SDGs, covering a wide range of 28. Consider the following statements regarding the Nobel
social, economic, and environmental issues. Prize:
1. Originally, the prize was awarded in the fields of Physics,
(c) The SDGs were adopted by the United Nations in 2015
Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace,
and aim to address global challenges by 2030.
2. The first woman to win the Nobel Prize was Marie Curie,
(d) Achieving the SDGs requires only the effort of
and she won the award thrice.
developed countries, while developing countries are
exempt from their implementation. 3. Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European and
Indian to get a Nobel Prize in 1913 in peace.
24. Which of the following statements is/are correct? How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The crustaceans group includes commonly eaten (a) Only one (b) Only two
seafood like shrimp, crab and lobster. (c) All three (d) None
2. Shrimps lack antennae on their head.
3. Shrimps are found only in salty and brackish water. 29. Consider the following statements regarding coral
bleaching:
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel symbiotic
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
algae due to stress from environmental changes like
(c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
temperature, light, or nutrients, causing them to turn
25. Consider the following statements about Business completely white.
Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR): 2. The pale white colour is of the translucent tissues of
1. In 2021, SEBI replaced the Business Responsibility calcium carbonate which are visible due to the loss of
Reports (BRR) reporting requirement with the more pigment-producing zooxanthellae.
comprehensive BRSR. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. The BRSR seeks disclosures from listed entities on their (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
performance against the 9 principles of the ‘National (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct’ (NGBRCs).
30. Consider the following statements regarding Citizenship
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Amendment Act,(CAA) 2019:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
1. The CAA provides citizenship on the basis of religion
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
to four undocumented non-Muslim communities.
26. Consider the following statements regarding Spices Board 2. It exempts the members of the six communities from
of India: any criminal case under the Foreigners Act, of 1946
1. It is a statutory body constituted under the Spices Board and the Passport Act, of 1920.
Act, 1986. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. It was formed after merging the erstwhile Cardamom (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Board and the Spices Export Promotion Council. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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31. Consider the following statements regarding the AK-203 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assault Rifles: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. India and France signed an Inter-Governmental (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Agreement (IGA) in 2019 for the production of AK 203
assault rifles. 36. Sometimes seen in the news, Humboldt Glacier is located
2. Korwa Ordnance Factory in Uttar Pradesh, has in:
produced the first batch of 7.62 mm Kalashnikov AK- (a) Argentina (b) Venezuela
203 assault rifles. (c) Columbia (d) Ecuador
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
37. Consider the following statements regarding Colorectal
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Cancer (CRC):
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is a type of cancer that affects the colon or rectum.
32. Consider the following statements regarding the Square 2. It is the third most common cancer worldwide,
Kilometre Array Telescope (SKAO): accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases.
1. SKAO is a new intergovernmental organisation Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
dedicated to radio astronomy and is headquartered in (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
the US. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. India is not a member of the SKAO.
38. Regarding the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, consider the
3. Member countries and organisations contribute both
following statements:
financially and with their scientific and technical
1. Under its provisions, a Central Consumer Protection
expertise to realise the project.
Authority (CCPA) has been established to regulate
How many of the statements given above are correct?
matters relating to false or misleading advertisements.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
2. The Act does not include e-commerce transactions
(c) All three (d) None
within its scope.
33. Regarding the Lion-tailed macaque, consider the following 3. It has widened the scope of the definition of
statements: "consumer" compared to the Consumer Protection Act,
1. It is an Old World monkey and endemic to the Western 1986.
Ghats of India. How many of the statements given above are correct?
2. It is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. (a) Only One (b) Only Two
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) All Three (d) None
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
39. Consider the following statements regarding the Manipuri
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 pony:
34. Consider the following statements regarding the Gram 1. It played a significant role in the origin of the modern
Nyayalayas: game of Polo.
1. These are established under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2. It plays a vital role in local festivals like Lai Haraoba.
2008 for speedy and easy access to the justice system Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
in the rural areas. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. It has jurisdiction over an area specified by a notification (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
by the State Government in consultation with the
respective High Court. 40. Consider the following statements Regarding the National
Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD):
3. They only have civil jurisdiction over the offences.
1. It is a statutory body established in 1982 under the
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(a) Only one (b) Only two
Act, 1981.
(c) All three (d) None
2. It is regulated by the Small Industries Development
35. Consider the following statements about the Telecom Bank of India (SIDBI).
sector: 3. Its affairs are governed by a Board of Directors
1. The Telecom industry in India is the 2nd largest in the appointed by the Government of India in accordance
world with a subscriber base of around 1.18 billion. with the NABARD Act.
2. The next generation telecom technology (6G) will be How many of the statements given above are correct?
able to use higher frequencies than 5G networks and (a) Only One (b) Only Two
much lower latency (delay). (c) All Three (d) None
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41. Consider the following statements regarding PM Garib 2. It is not a United Nations specialised agency.
Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme: 3. It has released a report named ‘’Water for Shared
1. It was launched by the government in 2020 as a Prosperity’’.
response to the COVID-19 pandemic
How many of the statements given above are correct?
2. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is responsible (a) Only One (b) Only Two
for implementing the scheme
(c) All Three (d) None
3. The scheme encompasses the distribution of 5 kg of
free food grains each month. 47. Consider the following statements regarding the
How many of the statements given above are correct? International Court of Justice (ICJ):
(a) Only One (b) Only Two 1. It was established in 1945 by the United Nations
(c) All Three (d) None Charter.
2. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The
42. With reference to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP),
Hague (Netherlands).
consider the following statements:
1. It is the standard measure of the value of final goods 3. It comprises 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of
and services produced by a country during a period office by the United Nations General Assembly and the
Security Council.
2. Goods and services produced for intermediate
consumption are also included in GDP. How many of the statements given above are not correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Only One (b) Only Two
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) All Three (d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
48. With reference to the Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing
43. Regarding the Phasing Out Mercury Measuring Devices in Aircraft(eVTOL), consider the following statements:
Healthcare project, consider the following statements: 1. eVTOL aircraft are a subset of VTOL aircraft that use
1. It aims to develop and implement nation-wide electric power to hover, take off, and land horizontally.
strategies to stop the import, export and manufacture 2. eVTOL aircraft do not require runways, making them
of thermometers and sphygmomanometers. ideal for urban environments where space is limited.
2. It is led by the French NGO Doctors Without Borders. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
3. India is one of the countries launching the project. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
How many of the statements given above are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Only One (b) Only Two
(c) All Three (d) None 49. Recently seen in the news Tislelizumab and Zanubrutinib
are related to which of the following:
44. With reference to Venus, consider the following statements: (a) Cancer Drugs (b) New Avian Species
1. Only Venus rotates in a clockwise direction on their (c) Icebergs (d) Islands
axis, while others rotate in anti-clockwise direction.
2. A day on Venus is longer than a year because of its 50. Consider the following statements regarding the Dirty
extremely slow rotation. Bomb:
3. It is the hottest and the sixth largest planet in our solar 1. It is a weapon that combines conventional explosives
system. like dynamite and radioactive material such as uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. They are not meant to cause huge atomic explosions
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only that destroy cities but they're made to spread harmful
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 waste.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
45. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
1. R21/Matrix-M is the first malaria vaccine to be
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
authorized for use in children against malaria.
2. Plasmodium falciparum is the deadliest malaria 51. Consider the following statements:
parasite globally and the most prevalent in Africa. 1. Palestine is a full member of both the United Nations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (UNESCO) and the United Nations.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. United Nations membership of a country is granted by
a decision of the General Assembly upon the
46. Consider the following statements regarding the World
recommendation of the UN Security Council.
Bank:
1. It was created in 1944, as the International Bank for Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and later (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
became the World Bank. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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52. Why is a microorganism called Naegleria fowleri often 2. It was introduced on the recommendation of Justice P.
mentioned in the news? N. Bhagwati Committee.
(a) Its extract is widely used in cosmetics. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
it grows.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides.
(d) It causes a rare brain infection. 58. Consider the following statements about South Asian
Football Federation (SAFF):
53. Regarding the Wind shear, consider the following 1. It is an internationally recognized football association
statements:
that brings together teams from all the South Asian
1. It can be defined as a sudden change in wind velocity
countries.
and direction over a short distance.
2. It was formed in 1997 by founding Member Associations
2. Vertical wind shear is present only in the southern
from Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and
hemisphere as the wind blows at a very high speed.
SriLanka.
3. It is usually associated with the jet streams and
temperature inversion layers occurring close to the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
ground. (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
How many of the statements given above are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Only one (b) Only two
59. Consider the following statements about Prevention of
(c) All three (d) None
Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Amendment
54. Which one of the following best describes the Karman line? Rules, 2023:
(a) The boundary between Earth's atmosphere and outer 1. The Finance Ministry revision mandates stringent
space. disclosure obligations for NGOs, compelling adherence
(b) The line separating the troposphere and the to enhanced reporting standards imposed by entities
stratosphere. like financial institutions, banks, or intermediaries.
(c) The depth where submarines can safely operate. 2. The updated rules redefine "Politically Exposed
(d) The transition zone between the Earth’s mantle and Persons" (PEPs) in accordance with FATF guidelines.
the core. Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
55. With reference to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC),
consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is set up by the Parliament for a special purpose, like
60. Consider the following statements about Iran:
for the detailed scrutiny of a subject or Bill.
1. At the 15th BRICS summit 2023 in South Africa, Iran
2. It has members from Lok Sabha only.
was invited to join the BRICS bloc.
3. Members of the JPC are decided by the Parliament.
2. Iran became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Organization (SCO) under China's presidency.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
3. Iran is not a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council
(c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
(GCC).
56. With reference to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements: (a) Only One (b) Only Two
1. It is an economic indicator, which is derived after
(c) All Three (d) None
monthly surveys of different companies.
2. A PMI number greater than 50 indicates a reduction in 61. Consider the following statements:
business activities 1. The Constitution of India prohibits voting for individuals
3. It captures both formal and informal sector activity. confined in prison, regardless of whether they are
How many of the statements given above are correct? convicted or awaiting trial.
(a) Only One (b) Only Two 2. The prohibition to vote does not apply to a person
(c) All Three (d) None subjected to preventive detention under any current
law.
57. Consider the following statements about the Zero First
Information Report (FIR): Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is registered irrespective of the area where the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
offence is committed. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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62. With reference to green hydrogen, which of the following 67. Consider the following statements regarding the Small and
statements is/are correct? Marginal Farmers in India:
1. The National Green Hydrogen Mission is launched by 1. Farmers who possess farmland below 1 hectare are
the Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate called small farmers.
Change. 2. Farmers who possess land between 1 to 2 hectares are
2. Green hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis called marginal farmers.
of water using renewable energy sources such as wind, 3. Those farmers who have farmland between 4 to 10
solar, and hydro power. hectares are called medium farmers.
3. Green hydrogen in particular is one of the cleanest How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
sources of energy with close to zero emission. (a) Only one (b) Only two
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (c) All three (d) None
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 68. Consider the following statements regarding the Auroras:
1. They are caused by the interaction of charged particles
63. Consider the following statements about Indian Cyber from the Sun with the Earth's magnetic field and
Crime Coordination Centre: atmosphere.
1. It is established by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), 2. They consist of gases and particles, including oxygen
in New Delhi to provide a framework and eco-system and nitrogen.
for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) for dealing with Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Cybercrime in a coordinated and comprehensive
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
manner.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It is envisaged to act as the nodal point to curb
Cybercrime in the country but cannot propose 69. Consider the following statements about the Agricultural
amendments to cyber laws. and Processed Food Products Export Development
Which of the above statements is/are not correct? Authority (APEDA):
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 1. It is a statutory body that works under the Ministry of
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Food Processing Industries.
2. It is the apex body for agricultural export promotion in
64. Consider the following statements regarding the Bimal Jalan India.
Committee: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. This six-member committee was constituted by RBI in (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
2018 to review the current economic capital
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
framework (ECF)
2. It advised the RBI to maintain a Contingent Risk Buffer 70. Consider the following statements regarding Doordarshan
(CRB) between 5.5% and 6.5% of its balance sheet. Kisan (DD KISAN):
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. It has become the first government TV channel in the
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 country to launch two AI anchors named AI Krish and
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 AI Bhoomi.
2. It is an Indian state-owned agriculture television
65. Sometimes seen in the news, the Matua Community belong channel, founded by the Ministry of Information and
to: Broadcasting.
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) West Bengal Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Kerala (d) Jharkhand (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
66. Consider the following statements regarding the Genocide
Convention: 71. Consider the following statements:
1. It was the first human rights treaty adopted by the 1. Cabinet committees are constituted under the
United Nations General Assembly. Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules,
2. According to this convention, genocide is a crime that 1961.
can take place both in times of war as well as in times 2. All cabinet committees except the Cabinet Committee
of peace. on Parliamentary Affairs are headed by the Prime
3. India is not a signatory to this convention. Minister.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) All three (d) None (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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72. Regarding the RuPay services, consider the following 77. Consider the following statements about the Purchasing
statements: Managers Index:
1. RuPay cards are issued by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) 1. It is an indicator of the prevailing direction of economic
only. trends in the manufacturing sector only.
2. The PMI ranges from 0 to 100, with scores above 50
2. Bharat Ecommerce Payment Gateway (BEPG) is the
indicating expansion, and below 50 indicating
new e-commerce system to enhance the current
contraction.
e-commerce experience for the RuPay Cardholders.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
Private Limited Company under the Companies Act, (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2013.
How many of the statements given above are correct? 78. Consider the following statements regarding the Wildlife
(Protection) Act, of 1972:
(a) Only One (b) Only Two
1. The act lists schedules of plants and animals that
(c) All Three (d) None require varying degrees of protection and monitoring
by the government.
73. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding
2. This action facilitated India's entry to the CITES
the Shaksgam valley?
(Convention on International Trade in Endangered
1. The Shaksgam valley is part of the Hunza-Gilgit region Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Pakistan ceded the Shaksgam valley to China under the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
China-Pakistan border agreement of 1963. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. India accepted the China-Pakistan border agreement
of 1963 through the Lahore Declaration of 1999. 79. Which of the following Acts were subsumed under the Code
on Wages, 2019?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Payment of Wages Act, 1936
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
2. Minimum Wages Act, 1948
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
4. Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
74. Consider the following statements regarding the Virupaksha
Temple: Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
1. It is a Vaishnava temple situated in Hampi.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. It was built in the Vijayanagara style of architecture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 80. Which of the following is the most accurate description of
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only the cause of the spherical shape of planets?
(a) Constant rotation on its axis.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Force of gravity pulling matter into a spherical shape
75. Recently, Indian-American astronomer Dr. Shrinivas (c) Magnetic fields around planets
Kulkarni was awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in (d) Pressure of atmosphere pushing matters inwards
Astronomy for 2024. His area of research focuses on:
81. Consider the following statements about Industrial
(a) The composition of exoplanets
Accidents:
(b) The study of ultraviolet radiation 1. A leak of the toxic methyl isocyanate gas from a Union
(c) The physics of astronomical transients Carbide plant caused the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984.
(d) The formation of comets 2. There was a leak of toxic styrene gas into the
surrounding residential areas in the tragic incident at
76. Consider the following statements about Olive Ridley the LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam in 2020.
Turtles: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. These turtles are carnivores and get their name from (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
their olive-coloured outer shell. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. They are found in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic,
82. Sometimes seen in the news, PRAVAAH portal has been
and Indian oceans. launched by:
3. They are recognized as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List (a) Ministry of Finance
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
(c) All three (d) None (d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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83. Consider the following statements regarding the 87. Regarding the Asian Development Bank (ADB), consider
International Union for Conservation of Nature: the following statements:
1. The IUCN is a membership union that exclusively 1. It is a multilateral development bank headquartered
comprises government organisations only. in Tokyo.
2. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is the world's 2. Voting rights are modeled closely on the World Bank
most extensive inventory of the global conservation where votes are distributed in proportion with
status of plant and animal species. members’ capital subscriptions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 3. Countries located in the Asia-Pacific region only are
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only eligible for membership.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only One (b) Only Two
84. With reference to the National Disaster Management
(c) All Three (d) None
Authority (NDMA), consider the following statements:
1. According to the Disaster Management Act, of 2005, 88. What does the term "shrinkflation" refer to in economics?
the Home Minister is the chairperson of the National (a) An increase in the price of goods due to increased
Disaster Management Authority. demand.
2. It is the apex body that lays down policies, plans, and
(b) A decrease in the size or quantity of a product while
guidelines for disaster management to ensure timely
maintaining the same price.
and effective response to disasters.
(c) An economic period characterized by shrinking GDP
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
and high inflation.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) A strategy where companies increase the price of goods
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
while improving
85. Which of the following best describes the purpose of
89. The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal is a recognition bestowed
NASA's PREFIRE mission?
in the domain of:
(a) To study the effects of solar flares on Earth's
(a) Peacekeeping and International Security
magnetosphere.
(b) International Sportsmanship and Diplomacy
(b) To study heat loss to space in Earth’s polar regions.
(c) Sustainable Development and Environmental
(c) To monitor and predict wildfires using satellite data.
Conservation
(d) To analyze the impact of greenhouse gasses on global
(d) Global Health and Epidemic Response
sea levels.
90. Consider the following statements regarding recombinant
86. Which of the following best describes Sympatric Speciation?
proteins:
(a) New species formed from geographically isolated
1. They are produced with the help of alcohol oxidase
populations.
promoters.
(b) New species formed from a small population isolated
at the edge of a larger population. 2. Monosodium Glutamate can be used for activating
protein production.
(c) New species formed from a continuously distributed
population. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) New species formed from within the range of the
ancestral population. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answers
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10. (a)
11. (c) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20. (d)
21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (c) 25. (c) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30. (b)
31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (a) 34. (b) 35. (c) 36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (c) 40. (b)
41. (b) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45. (b) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50. (c)
51. (b) 52. (d) 53. (b) 54. (a) 55. (d) 56. (a) 57. (a) 58. (b) 59. (d) 60. (b)
61. (b) 62. (b) 63. (a) 64. (c) 65. (b) 66. (b) 67. (a) 68. (c) 69. (b) 70. (c)
71. (a) 72. (a) 73. (b) 74. (b) 75. (c) 76. (c) 77. (b) 78. (c) 79. (a) 80. (b)
81. (c) 82. (b) 83. (b) 84. (a) 85. (b) 86. (d) 87. (a) 88. (b) 89. (a) 90. (c)