Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported December 2025 as the fifth driest December in 124 years, with all-India rainfall 69% below normal.
Statement 2: IMD is responsible for issuing rainfall forecasts, monitoring Western Disturbances, Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), La Niña, El Niño, and predicting seasonal climate patterns across India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements regarding the G20:
- It is an international forum comprising 19 countries, the European Union, and the African Union.
- Its primary objective is to promote international financial stability and sustainable economic growth.
- G20 meetings are legally binding, and its decisions must be implemented by member countries through a centralized enforcement mechanism.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
With reference to ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission, consider the following statements:
- The mission aims to demonstrate India’s human spaceflight capability by placing a crew in a 400 km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a 3-day mission.
- The Crew Escape System (CES) is designed to protect the crew only during the pre-launch phase on the launchpad.
- The Gaganyaan mission serves as a precursor to the establishment of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), which India aims to operationalize by 2035.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India:
- GST rates were rationalised in September 2025 into two main slabs of 5% and 18%, with a separate 40% rate for ultra-luxury and demerit goods.
- Net GST collections (excluding cess) declined in December 2025 due to lower domestic consumption and higher refunds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
How does the EU’s CBAM conflict with the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and WTO norms?
- It is argued to violate the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR).
- It may act as a Non-Tariff Barrier (NTB) that discriminates against developing nations.
- India has formally requested a permanent exemption for its MSME sector under the WTO's "Green Box" subsidies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Lokpal?
- The Lokpal has jurisdiction over the Prime Minister, with certain exceptions.
- The Lokpal can inquire into allegations against private citizens without any public office.
- Lokpal is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Border Roads Organisation plays a critical role in India’s border infrastructure development.
Statement 2: BRO is responsible for constructing and maintaining strategic roads and bridges in border areas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Vande Bharat Express represents a major step towards modernisation of Indian Railways.
Statement II: It is an indigenously designed and manufactured semi-high-speed train.
Statement III: It offers faster acceleration and reduced travel time compared to conventional trains.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Deputy Chief Ministers:
- The Deputy Chief Minister automatically succeeds the Chief Minister if the latter resigns.
- The Deputy Chief Minister holds office at the pleasure of the Chief Minister.
- The office is often used for coalition management.
How many of the above is/are correct?
With reference to India’s drainage system, the Aravalli Range acts as