IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding thermal expansion of seawater:

  1. It is the process by which water expands as it warms up.
  2. It is responsible for global rise in sea level.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:2

Consider the following statements regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):

  1. HIV attacks the body’s immune system.
  2. It cannot be managed and certainly leads to AIDS.
  3. Nagaland has the highest HIV prevalence in India.

Howe many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Computers:

  1. Quantum computers leverage quantum bits (qubits) that can exist in a superposition of states, enabling them to perform many calculations simultaneously.
  2. Quantum computers operate exactly like classical computers by processing information using binary bits (0 or 1) and deterministic algorithms.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Kashi-Tamil Sangamam:

  1. It is a unique cultural initiative aimed at fostering ties between two ancient cultural regions of India.
  2. It seeks to celebrate the historical and cultural connections between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu.
  3. It is organised annually by Ministry of Culture.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):

  1. The PM-KISAN scheme provides income support to farmers in the form of three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each annually.
  2. All landholding farmers, regardless of land size, are eligible to receive benefits under the PM-KISAN scheme.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Consider the following with reference to the common types of currency swaps:

  1. Fixed-for-fixed currency swap
  2. Fixed-for-floating currency swap
  3. Floating-for-floating currency swap
  4. Commodity-for-currency swap

 

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:7

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Foreign Institutional Investors (FII):


Ques:8

Consider the following with reference to the Gulf Cooperation Council:

  1. Saudi Arabia was the last GCC country to formally recognize Israel under the Abraham Accords.
  2. The GCC Summit is held every two years.
  3. Qatar is not the only largest producer of natural gas.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:9

What is the meaning of the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) as per Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?


Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the key functions of the Finance Commission:

  1. Regulating stock markets
  2. Recommending financial distribution between the Centre and States
  3. Ensuring Cooperative federalism
  4. Formulating monetary policy

 

How many of the above is/are correct?