IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

With reference to developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Tech companies, consider the following statements:

  1. Differential Privacy: Companies adopting this approach use mathematical techniques to ensure that AI models are trained on aggregated patterns without compromising the identity of individual users.
  2. Edge AI Integration: The integration of AI into hardware devices such as smart glasses and wearables represents a shift from centralized cloud-based processing to decentralized on-device AI processing.
  3. Strategic Partnerships: Early-stage investments and partnerships with specialized startups have been a primary driver for Big Tech firms to integrate generative AI tools into their existing software ecosystems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:2

With reference to tiger conservation in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Core areas of tiger reserves are legally designated as inviolate spaces where human activities are not permitted.
  2. Buffer zones are meant to promote coexistence by allowing certain regulated human activities.
  3. Compensation for human and livestock loss is not part of India’s tiger conservation strategy.
  4. Community participation in eco-tourism is increasingly being used as a tool for conservation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:3

With reference to the concept of judicial recusal and judicial independence in India, consider the following statements:

  1. A judge is legally bound to recuse if any party expresses apprehension of bias, even without substantive evidence.
  2. The principle of recusal in India is primarily derived from the broader concept of natural justice.
  3. The Indian Constitution explicitly codifies detailed procedures and grounds for judicial recusal.
  4. Judicial independence is considered part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:4

With reference to 3D glass semiconductor technology and India’s semiconductor push, consider the following statements:

  1. 3D glass chip packaging involves vertical stacking of components enabling higher computing power within the same footprint.
  2. The India Semiconductor Mission focuses only on chip fabrication and excludes packaging and design-related incentives.
  3. Glass substrates in semiconductor packaging can support heterogeneous integration of components like logic, memory, and sensors.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?


Ques:5

Under India’s regulatory framework for digital intermediaries, the requirement to ensure continuous and clearly visible labelling of AI-generated content on social media platforms is primarily aimed at addressing which of the following core concerns?


Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Anti-Defection Law?

  1. It is contained in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
  2. It applies to both Parliament and State Legislatures.
  3. The decision on disqualification is made by the Election Commission.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) allows any person to approach the court on behalf of those whose rights are violated but cannot approach the court themselves.

Statement 2: PIL is filed only by the affected person whose fundamental rights are violated.

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


Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: NASA Artemis II is the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program intended to orbit the Moon.

Statement II: The mission will carry astronauts around the Moon and return to Earth without landing on the lunar surface.

Statement III: The mission aims to test the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft with humans on board.

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


Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to (GOBAR-DHAN) Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources:

  1. The scheme aims to convert cattle dung and organic waste into biogas, bio-CNG, and manure.
  2. It is implemented under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).
  3. The scheme is only applicable to urban areas for waste management.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:10

Which of the following is a key benefit of Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT):