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Ques:1

The use of fibre-optic cables by birds for nest construction in war-affected areas is primarily an example of:


Ques:2

Consider the following countries in the context of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy:

  1. Japan
  2. India
  3. Australia
  4. Vietnam

Which of the above countries are actively associated with promoting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision?


Ques:3

With reference to school nutrition programmes in India, consider the following statements:

  1. PM POSHAN aims to improve the nutritional status of children studying in government and government-aided schools.
  2. Eggs are a mandatory component of the PM POSHAN menu across all States and Union Territories.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:4

With reference to the Government of India's recent push for deregulation and reforms, consider the following statements:

  1. The High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR) aims to simplify non-financial regulations, licences, and certifications.
  2. The objective of deregulation is limited to improving India's ranking in global Ease of Doing Business indices.
  3. The government has also initiated efforts to promote deregulation at the State level through coordination by the Cabinet Secretariat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:5

With reference to the Akal Takht, consider the following statements:

  1. The Akal Takht was established by Guru Hargobind as the highest temporal seat of Sikh authority.
  2. The Akal Takht has the legal authority to impose imprisonment and monetary fines on individuals found guilty of religious misconduct.
  3. The Sarbat Khalsa, an assembly of the Sikh community, was historically convened at the Akal Takht to deliberate on important political and religious matters.
  4. The Akal Takht is situated opposite the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Index of Industrial Production (IIP):

  1. The IIP classifies industries according to the National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2008.
  2. The Manufacturing sector has a weight of over 75% in the IIP.
  3. Electricity has a higher weight than Manufacturing in the IIP.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 replaces the traditional 10+2 school structure with a 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure.

Statement 2: The new structure aligns school education with the cognitive development stages of children, beginning from the age of 3 years.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: GST is a destination-based tax on the consumption of goods and services.

Statement II: The tax revenue under GST generally accrues to the State where the goods or services are consumed.

Statement III: GST replaced multiple indirect taxes levied by the Centre and the States.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to Fable 5?

  1. Fable 5 is an AI model designed for long-form storytelling and creative content generation.
  2. It is primarily intended for scientific computing and weather forecasting.
  3. It can generate consistent characters and narratives over extended conversations.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:10

Which one of the following countries shares borders with both Israel and Syria?