IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of significance of regulatory reforms in international trade:

  1. They help reduce bottlenecks that slow down cross-border trade.
  2. They have no impact on digital services trade.
  3. They encourage smoother business operations and economic growth.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:

  1. The Speaker’s decision on money bills is final.
  2. The Speaker does not vacate office if they resign from their political party after election.
  3. The Speaker can be removed only on grounds of misconduct or incapacity.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the proposed amendments in the Information Technology Act, 2000:

  1.  The definition of ‘intermediary’ should expressly include VPNs, VPS, and Cloud Services.
  2. It aims to impose statutory liability on intermediaries for compliance with CSAM-related provisions.
  3. The amendments propose restricting AI-generated CSAM but allow AI tools for other digital content.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:4

Why is North Sentinel Island considered highly restricted for visitors?


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the countries that are the member of BIMSTEC:

  1. Thailand
  2. Maldives
  3. Myanmar
  4. Sri Lanka
  5. China

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:

  1. It deals with the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of defection.
  2. It was included in the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Chagos Archipelago:

  1. It is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean belonging to Maldives.
  2. Diego Garcia is the largest island in the archipelago.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India:

  1. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution calls for the State to endeavour to secure a UCC for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
  2. The state of Goa implements a Uniform Civil Code.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Cancer:

  1. Cancer is a single disease with a single cause and cure.
  2. It typically results from a single mutation in a cell’s DNA.
  3. Tobacco smoke contains chemicals like benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which can cause DNA mutations leading to cancer development.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding Fluorosis:

  1. It is a condition caused by excessive exposure to fluoride, primarily affecting teeth and bones.
  2. The primary source of fluoride exposure leading to fluorosis is atmospheric pollution.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?