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Question No. 1

With reference to “Ganga Praharis Initiative” consider the following statements:
1.The aim of the initiative is to establish a motivated cadre of “Ganga Prahari” to support the local level institutions and monitor the quality of the natural resources of the river by mobilizing local communities at the grassroots level.
2.Ganga Praharis are motivated and trained volunteers from among the local communities working for biodiversity conservation and cleanliness of the Ganga River.
3.Ganga Praharis have been selected by a screening test conducted at the places nearby the river Ganga and also based on their prior experience in conserving the natural environment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) consider the following statements:
1.It facilitates the development of regional surveillance networks and, ultimately, a global early warning system to protect against pandemics.
2.It is hosted by the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.There are random temperature fluctuations that lead to refractive index fluctuations when the sunlight passes through the Earth’s atmosphere.
2.The Earth’s atmosphere is a homogenous medium through which the Sun light passes.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 4

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw ₹2,000 notes from circulation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1.The withdrawal will create huge disruption in the economic activities.
2.It will decrease banks’ deposit base and liquidity in the money markets..
3.No requisition form and identity proof are required to exchange Rs 2,000 notes..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C2 and 3 only

D3 only

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.The U.K. has been the leading country in the world to have reduced salt consumption in the population.
2.A high-salt diet over a period of time can silently damage many of our organs and body functions.
3.India does not have a national policy to reduce sodium (salt) intake.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 6

With reference to the “FAME Scheme” consider the following statements:
1.The aim of the scheme is to provide subsidized solar panel for installation at homes.
2.The scheme is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
3.This scheme also aims to establish a solar charging infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

With reference to Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) consider the following statements:
1.It is a scheme that enables Indian residents to remit funds abroad for certain specified purposes.
2.The scheme also aims to promote and encourage non-residents to invest in India and promote outward remittances from India.
3.In order to avail the benefit of the LRS, the individual need not be an Indian resident.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

Which of the following statements describe the term “Biomanufacturing”?

A)It is a synthetic substance that can be introduced to a living body as a medicinal device or replace bodily function or an organ.

BIt is a peril to the human health system or environment emerging from any biological activity, with microorganisms.

CIt is the generation of natural products through enzymatic reactions, as in cellular metabolism

DIt involves the use of living systems, especially microorganisms and cell cultures, to generate molecules and materials on a commercial scale

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements:
1.A loan loss provision is a cash reserve that banks set aside to cover losses incurred from defaulted loans.
2.Under Expected Credit Loss (ECL)-based loan loss provisioning framework, banks are mandated to forecast anticipated credit losses through forward-looking estimations, rather than waiting for credit losses to materialize before making corresponding provisions for those losses.
3.Excessive loan loss provision will significantly increase net interest income and increase overall operating profit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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