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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle):

  1. PSLV has a four-stage configuration with alternating solid and liquid stages.
  2. It has been used to launch interplanetary missions like Mars Orbiter Mission.
  3. It is mainly used for heavy-lift missions like GSLV Mk III.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Solicitor General of India is the second highest law officer of the country after the Attorney General.

Statement 2: The Solicitor General is a constitutional post mentioned in the Constitution of India.

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


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Fiscal deficit represents the excess of total expenditure over total receipts (excluding borrowings) of the government.

Statement II: Fiscal deficit indicates the total borrowing requirements of the government.

Statement III: A higher fiscal deficit always leads to immediate economic growth without any risks.

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


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Arogya mandir

  1. It is a primary healthcare initiative aimed at strengthening preventive and promotive healthcare services.
  2. It focuses only on curative treatment and excludes wellness activities like yoga and screening.
  3. It is aligned with the broader objectives of Ayushman Bharat.

How many of the above is/are not correct?


Ques:5

Kharg Island is strategically significant because:


Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding Plea Bargaining in India:

  1. It was introduced through an amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure in 2005.
  2. It is applicable to all types of criminal offences including heinous offences.
  3. It aims to reduce judicial pendency and ensure speedy justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:7

With reference to India’s approach of “strategic autonomy” in foreign policy, consider the following statements:

  1. It implies that India avoids taking any position on international conflicts to preserve neutrality.
  2. It allows India to pursue independent foreign policy decisions based on national interest.
  3. It enables India to engage simultaneously with competing global powers.
  4. It represents a continuation and evolution of the Non-Aligned Movement into a multi-alignment strategy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:8

With reference to the “Make America Great Again (MAGA)” movement associated with Donald Trump, consider the following statements:

  1. It supports economic protectionism and national sovereignty.
  2. It promotes liberal immigration policies.
  3. It is associated with right-wing populist ideology.

How many of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:9

With reference to the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), on employment, consider the following statements:

  1. Jobs involving routine cognitive tasks are more vulnerable to AI-driven automation than jobs requiring physical labour.
  2. Highly educated workers are less exposed to AI because their jobs require advanced skills.
  3. AI can theoretically perform a large proportion of tasks in sectors such as finance, management, and computer science.
  4. The current real-world use of AI already matches its full theoretical potential across most sectors.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:10

Which of the following best explains the significance of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination introduced in India?