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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC):
1.It is scientific organization that is responsible for setting and publishing standards for drugs and pharmaceutical products in India.
2.It is responsible for enforcing the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
3.Its standards are legally enforceable in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to Nilgiri Tahr, sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements::
1.They are also referred to as Mountain Monarch.
2.They find multiple references in the Puranas.
3.It is the only mountain ungulate in southern India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B3 only

C1 and 2 only

D1 and 3 only

Question No. 3

With reference to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), consider the following statements:
1.Universal Periodic Review is a unique mechanism within the UNHRC designed to assess and review the human rights records of all United Nations member states.
2.While the UNHRC can pass resolutions and make recommendations, it does not have the power to impose sanctions on countries that violate human rights.
3.UNHRC is only concerned with matters related to political and civil rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C1 and 2 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 4

In India, what is the role of National AI Portal of India (IndiaAI)?
1.It provides news, articles and information about AI and provides insights into the global and Indian AI landscape.
2.Its goal is to offer an online library for students, granting them access to books and magazines for reading.
3.It aims to facilitate the adoption of AI by businesses and governments in India.
4.It guarantees the provision of AI related real-time updates on weather conditions and other geographical phenomena to the user.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1 and 3 only

C3 and 4 only

D1, 2 and 4 only

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.They have the freedom to invest up to Rs. 5,000 crores without requiring explicit government approval.
2.They have a net profit of more than ₹5,000 crore for three consecutive years.
3.They are listed on Indian stock exchange with minimum prescribed public shareholding under SEBI regulations.
How many of the characteristics, mentioned above, are relevant for a Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) having Navratna status?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 6

With reference to Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement (RISE) initiative, consider the following statements:
1.The initiative will focus on assisting emerging markets and developing countries in expanding their clean-energy production and increasing their involvement in the minerals industry.
2.It aims to reduce the cost of clean energy products for low- and middle-income countries by outsourcing production to countries with lower labor costs.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 7

In the case that a patient requires treatment with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell (CAR-T cell) therapy, which of the following are the likely actions the doctor will take?
1.The doctor will give altretamine drugs to the patient to kill cancers.
2.The doctor will use genetically engineered T cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells in the patient.
3.The doctor will try to damage the DNA of cancer cells, which prevents them from dividing and growing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 only

C2 and 3 only

D2 only

Question No. 8

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently released the Draft National Strategy on Robotics. Which of the following sectors does the Draft prioritize for robotics automation?
1.Manufacturing
2.Agriculture
3.Healthcare
4.National security
Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1 and 4 only

C2, 3 and 4 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No. 9

With reference to International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), which of the following statements is/are correct?:
1.It is an international, non-profit, agricultural research organization that conducts research for development in the drylands of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
2.ICRISAT’s mandated crops are maize, rice, and wheat.
3.ICRISAT holds a special status as a UN organization in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

Which one of the following statements best describes the term “Transformative Constitutionalism”, seen in the news recently?

AIt is a form of constitutionalism that emphasizes tradition, stability, and the preservation of existing social and political structures

BIt is a form of constitutionalism that is focused on environmental protection and sustainability

CIt is a form of constitutionalism that primarily focuses on democratic principles, such as free and fair elections, separation of powers, and mechanisms for citizen participation

DIt is a form of constitutionalism that emphasizes the role of a constitution in facilitating societal change, redressing historical injustices, promoting social justice, and advancing the protection of individual and group rights

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