Which of the following Biosphere Reserves is correctly matched with their respective states:
Biosphere Reserve State
- Nilgiri Madhya Pradesh
- Sundarbans Tamil Nadu
- Pachmarhi West Bengal
- Simlipal Odisha
Consider the following statements regarding India’s endemic species and Red List assessments:
1. Out of the Indian species assessed by IUCN, amphibians show the lowest level of endemism.
2. Endemism indicates that the species is found only in India’s wild habitats.
3. Reptiles in India have lower endemism than mammals.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
With reference to Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives in India, consider the following statements:
1. The National Programme on Artificial Intelligence is implemented by NITI Aayog.
2. AIRAWAT (AI Research, Analytics and Knowledge Assimilation Platform) aims to provide computing infrastructure for AI research and innovation in India.
3. INDIAai is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), NASSCOM, and NITI Aayog.
How many of the following statements given above are correct?
With reference to the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, consider the following statements:
1. The prize was awarded to László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author known for his apocalyptic and philosophical narratives.
2. He is the first Hungarian writer ever to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India’s trade policy, consider the following statements:
1. India’s first Free Trade Agreement was signed with Sri Lanka.
2. FTAs like the proposed India–UK deal aim to enhance both goods and services trade.
3. The term “Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)” includes only tariff reduction measures.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)?
- The NCRB functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and is responsible for the collection and analysis of crime data at the national level.
- It also functions as the National Repository of Fingerprint Data and assists law enforcement agencies in criminal identification.
- The NCRB publishes the annual report titled “Crime in India,” which includes data on offences under the Indian Penal Code and Special & Local Laws.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 guarantees every person the right to access mental health care and treatment from government-run or funded services.
Statement 2: This provision ensures that the State is legally bound to provide affordable, accessible, and quality mental health care as part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) regulates the safety of explosives, petroleum, and compressed gases in India.
Statement II: PESO works under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, enforcing the Explosives Act, 1884 and the Petroleum Act, 1934.
Statement III: PESO is responsible for the pricing and trade policy of petroleum products under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Godavari River Basin:
- The Godavari River originates from the Trimbakeshwar Hills near Nasik in Maharashtra and is often called the Dakshin Ganga or Ganga of the South.
- The Indravati, Pranhita, and Sabari rivers are among its major tributaries.
- The Polavaram Project, located in Telangana, is the largest multipurpose irrigation project on the Godavari River.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following correctly describes the Tele-MANAS model?