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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)?

  1. The first in-person QUAD Leaders’ Summit was hosted by the United States.
  2. QUAD countries cooperate on vaccine distribution and resilient supply chains.
  3. QUAD operates under the framework of the United Nations Security Council.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Padma Awards are announced annually on the occasion of Republic Day.

Statement 2: The Padma Vibhushan is awarded for distinguished service of the highest order in any field.

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


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: A decline in the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) below the replacement level may lead to population ageing in a country.

Statement II: The replacement level fertility is generally considered to be around 2.5 children per woman.

Statement III: Lower fertility rates can decrease the proportion of elderly dependents in the population over time.

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


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to population-based delimitation in India:

  1. The delimitation of constituencies is carried out to ensure equal representation based on population changes.
  2. The number of seats allocated to states in the Lok Sabha has been frozen until 2026.
  3. The Delimitation Commission is constituted by the Election Commission of India without any parliamentary law.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:5

Which one of the following sectors contributes the highest share to India’s GDP?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Rising crude oil prices can increase pressure on India’s external sector.

Statement II: India imports a significant portion of its crude oil requirement from abroad.

Statement III: Higher crude oil prices may increase the import bill and demand for foreign exchange.

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


Ques:7

With reference to the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system recently introduced by CBSE, consider the following statements:

  1. The OSM system replaced the traditional paper-based evaluation process for Class 12 examinations.
  2. Evaluators reportedly faced operational issues such as blurred scans, screen fatigue, and server crashes during evaluation.
  3. Expert technical teams from both IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur were requested to assist in assessing and strengthening the CBSE portal infrastructure.
  4. CBSE officially confirmed that no discrepancies or answer-sheet tagging mismatches were found in any student evaluation records.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:8

With reference to the changing work culture associated with Gen Z, consider the following statements:

  1. Gen Z tends to place greater emphasis on work-life balance and personal boundaries at the workplace.
  2. The article suggests that professions such as teaching often involve work responsibilities extending beyond formal working hours.

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Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and environmental litigation in India:

  1. The National Green Tribunal is a specialised body established for effective and expeditious disposal of environmental cases.
  2. The Supreme Court has recognised environmental Public Interest Litigation (PIL) as a legitimate constitutional mechanism for judicial scrutiny of executive action.
  3. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is conducted exclusively by the judiciary before granting environmental clearance.
  4. Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution empower citizens to approach constitutional courts for enforcement of rights.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:10

Which of the following countries are members of the Quad grouping?

  1. India
  2. Japan
  3. Australia
  4. United States
  5. South Korea

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