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[1]. Recently, the IMF approved a US$695 million disbursement to Sri Lanka under which of the following programmes?
| [A]. Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) |
| [B]. Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) |
| [C]. Extended Fund Facility (EFF) |
| [D]. Flexible Credit Line (FCL) |
[2]. Recently, India and Singapore held the 16th Defence Policy Dialogue. Singapore is a member of which of the following regional groupings?
| [A]. SAARC |
| [B]. BIMSTEC |
| [C]. ASEAN |
| [D]. GCC |
[3]. Recently, substrate manufacturing technology was in the news following the signing of an MoU to establish an Advanced Packaging Glass Core Substrate Manufacturing Facility in Odisha. In this context, substrate manufacturing primarily refers to:
| [A]. Producing base materials used in microchip fabrication and packaging |
| [B]. Manufacturing electric vehicle charging stations |
| [C]. Producing industrial robots for automated factories |
| [D]. Developing quantum encryption systems for secure communication |
[4]. With reference to the Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- It has been launched by the Department of Financial Services.
- The portal has been developed in collaboration with the Public Sector Bank Alliance (PSBA).
- It provides a unified platform to search only for unclaimed bank deposits and insurance claims.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 and 2 only |
| [B]. 2 and 3 only |
| [C]. 1 only |
| [D]. 1, 2 and 3 |
[5]. Goa was granted full statehood on which of the following dates, commemorated annually as Goa Statehood Day?
| [A]. 19th December 1961 |
| [B]. 30th May 1987 |
| [C]. 1st November 1956 |
| [D]. 26th January 1950 |
[6]. Recently, the Centre constituted a high-level committee to study demographic changes arising from illegal immigration and other abnormal causes. The committee is headed by:
| [A]. Justice (Retd.) Ranjan Gogoi |
| [B]. Justice (Retd.) Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar |
| [C]. Justice (Retd.) N. V. Ramana |
| [D]. Justice (Retd.) U. U. Lalit |
[7]. Recently, the United Nations added which of the following countries as new entries to its blacklist for conflict-related sexual violence?
| [A]. Israel and Russia |
| [B]. Israel and Iran |
| [C]. Russia and Ukraine |
| [D]. Syria and Russia |
[8]. Recently, the sacred relics of Sariputra and Maudgalyayana were sent from the Sanchi Stupa to Mongolia. The Sanchi Stupa is located in which of the following states?
| [A]. Uttar Pradesh |
| [B]. Bihar |
| [C]. Madhya Pradesh |
| [D]. Maharashtra |
[9]. Recently, the Supreme Court recognised access to trauma care as an integral part of which of the following Fundamental Rights?
| [A]. Right to Equality under Article 14 |
| [B]. Right to Freedom under Article 19 |
| [C]. Right to Life under Article 21 |
| [D]. Right against Exploitation under Article 23 |
[10]. With reference to Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- V2X enables vehicles to communicate in real time with other vehicles, infrastructure, pedestrians, and networks.
- It is considered a foundational technology for autonomous driving.
- V2X relies solely on onboard sensors such as radar, cameras, and LiDAR for situational awareness.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
| [A]. 1 and 2 only |
| [B]. 2 and 3 only |
| [C]. 1 and 3 only |
| [D]. 1, 2 and 3 |
[11]. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Ministry of Home Affairs recently constituted a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes arising from illegal immigration and other abnormal reasons.
Statement-II: The committee has been tasked with conducting a scientific assessment of demographic changes and analysing population fluctuations among specific religious and social communities in certain regions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
| [A]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I |
| [B]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I |
| [C]. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect |
| [D]. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct |
[12]. Recently, Vaccinium piliferum was in the news after being rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 188 years. It is a wild relative of which of the following fruits?
| [A]. Cranberry |
| [B]. Blueberry |
| [C]. Strawberry |
| [D]. Blackberry |
[13]. Recently, the “Farm to Home” model for direct delivery of agricultural produce was launched by which of the following states?
| [A]. Karnataka |
| [B]. Maharashtra |
| [C]. Andhra Pradesh |
| [D]. Telangana |
[14]. Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the levy of 28% GST on online gaming. The Court held that online gaming platforms become taxable under GST when:
| [A]. Games are downloaded from app stores |
| [B]. A monetary stake is placed in the game |
| [C]. The platform has foreign investment |
| [D]. The game is based purely on chance |
[15]. Recently, Gynacantha khasiaca was in the news after being rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 110 years. Gynacantha khasiaca belongs to which of the following groups?
| [A]. Butterfly |
| [B]. Beetle |
| [C]. Dragonfly |
| [D]. Damselfly |
[16]. With reference to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The IIP is a composite indicator that measures short-term changes in the volume of production of industrial products.
- The electricity sector carries the highest weight among the three sectors covered under the IIP.
- The Index of Industrial Production is released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
| [A]. 1 and 2 only |
| [B]. 2 and 3 only |
| [C]. 1 and 3 only |
| [D]. 1, 2 and 3 |
[17]. Recently, Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) was in the news after TP-Link announced local manufacturing of its Wi-Fi 7 products in India. Wi-Fi 7 is primarily designed to provide:
| [A]. Ultra-high data rates and ultra-low latency |
| [B]. Lower internet speeds with reduced bandwidth usage |
| [C]. Satellite-based internet connectivity only |
| [D]. Wired broadband communication for data centres |
[18]. Recently, the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was hosted by India in New Delhi. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Quad?
| [A]. India |
| [B]. Japan |
| [C]. Australia |
| [D]. South Korea |
[19]. Recently, the PM-AJAY Portal and Mobile App were launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. PM-AJAY stands for:
| [A]. Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Awas Yojana |
| [B]. Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Jan Abhiyan Yojana |
| [C]. Pradhan Mantri Aatmanirbhar Janjati Yojana |
| [D]. Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojana |
[20]. Recently, the antiviral drug Ensitrelvir was in the news for its effectiveness against COVID-19. Ensitrelvir works by:
| [A]. Destroying infected human cells directly |
| [B]. Blocking the SARS-CoV-2 protease essential for viral replication |
| [C]. Stimulating antibody production like a vaccine |
| [D]. Preventing virus transmission through air filtration |
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