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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Persona non grata’:

  1. It is a diplomatic term used to signify that a foreign diplomat is no longer welcome in the host country.
  2. The declaration of a person as ‘persona non grata’ must be approved by the United Nations General Assembly.
  3. Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a host country is not obliged to provide any reason for declaring someone persona non grata.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

What is the significance of Adampur Airbase in the context of Indian defense?


Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs):

  1. ATLs are an initiative of the Atal Innovation Mission under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
  2. The primary aim of ATLs is to foster curiosity, creativity, and imagination in young minds through hands-on learning in STEM fields.
  3. Schools with ATLs receive financial support for setting up infrastructure such as 3D printers, robotics kits, and IoT tools.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:4

Which of the following indicators is not used in the Global Innovation Index to assess innovation performance?


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the ‘S-400 Triumf’ air defence system:

  1. The S-400 is developed by the Russian company Almaz-Antey and is an upgraded version of the S-300 system.
  2. It is capable of intercepting and destroying airborne targets, including aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, at a range of up to 400 km.
  3. India signed a deal to acquire the S-400 from Russia under the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) framework.
  4. Deployment of the S-400 system by India has raised strategic concerns in both the United States and China.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO):

  1. ICAO is a United Nations agency responsible for establishing global standards for aviation safety and efficiency.
  2. It was established by the Montreal Convention in 1944.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Inflation in India:

  1. Headline inflation includes the prices of volatile items like food and fuel, while core inflation excludes them.
  2. Core inflation is a more stable measure of underlying inflation trends because it is not affected by temporary price shocks in food and energy markets.
  3. The retail inflation is based on the Consumer Price Index (combined).
  4. The medium-term inflation target set by the RBI is 4+/-2 percent.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:8

It is a military alliance established in 1949, aimed at ensuring collective defence among its member states in response to external aggression. It operates under the principle that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all its members.
Above paragraph describes which of the following international bodies?


Ques:9

Who among the following composed Rashmirathi?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI):

  1. PM-SHRI aims to upgrade existing schools into model institutions with modern infrastructure and holistic education aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
  2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme jointly funded and implemented by the Central Government and State Governments.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?