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Question No. 1

With reference to the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) consider the following statements:
1.It is the curriculum framework for the 5+3+3+4 design of schooling as proposed by the National Education Policy 2020.
2.The framework sets clear learning standards and competencies, enabling teachers to foster critical thinking, creativity, and genuine understanding.
3.The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the NCFs, based on the education policy, are binding on the states.
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 Astra Missile, consider the following statements:
1.It is used for ground-to-ground attacks and has been widely used in naval operations.
2.The Missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
3.The missile has all-weather day and night capability.
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. 3

With reference to Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) consider the following statements:
1.It aims to provide a tool to the car customers to make a comparative assessment of crash safety of motor vehicles available in the market.
2.The programme will be applicable to passenger vehicles with not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat with gross vehicle weight not exceeding 3,500 kg.
3.Vehicles will receive a rating from one to five stars after evaluating their fuel efficiency and interior design.
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. 4

With reference to the Hubble Space Telescope, consider the following statements:
1.It is the largest optical telescope ever launched into space.
2.It is located in the Medium Earth Orbit.
3.The Hubble constant, calculated using the Hubble Space Telescope, measures how fast the universe is expanding..
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 5

With reference to Side Channel Attacks (SCAs) consider the following statements:
1.Acoustic Side Channel Attacks (ASCA) uses the sound of clicks generated by a keyboard to analyze keystrokes and interpret what is being typed to leak sensitive information.
2.A side-channel attack involves exploiting software vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to a computer system’s sensitive data.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 6

With reference to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.The PLI scheme is a financial initiative launched by the Indian government to boost domestic manufacturing and make it globally competitive.
2.It also provides financial incentives to companies for reducing their environmental impact and adopting eco-friendly practices.
3.Under the Scheme, companies will get incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units.
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. 7

With reference to Luna 25 Mission, consider the following statements:
1.It aimed to execute a pinpoint landing near the moon’s south pole, a region that has garnered scientific interest due to its potential for revealing critical insights into the moon’s geological composition.
2.The mission was launched by Russia.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements with reference to changing name of the state:
1.Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the authority to modify the name of a state.
2.A bill to alter the state’s name cannot be introduced in Parliament without a President’s recommendation.
3.The opinions or recommendations provided by the State Legislature regarding the Bill are enforceable against the President or the Parliament.
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. 9

With reference to 3D Printing, consider the following statements::
1.3D printing is also known as subtracting manufacturing.
2.It uses a subtractive process where layers of material are gradually removed from a solid block, resulting in the creation of intricate designs.
3.3D printing is being used in different industries like healthcare, automobile and aerospace.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C1 and 3 only

D3 only

Question No. 10

With reference to the BRICS grouping, consider the following statements:
1.BRICS countries account for a substantial portion of the world’s GDP and trade volume.
2.BRICS is seen as a geopolitical force that aims to reform global institutions, challenge existing power dynamics, and address the concerns of developing nations on international platforms.
3.The New Development Bank (NDB) was established by BRICS member countries with an emphasis on providing funding for space exploration projects.
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

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