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Question No. 1

With reference to the Middle East to India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP) consider the following statements:
1.It is a 2,000-km-long energy corridor that aims to connect the Gulf & Middle East regions to India for the transportation of Natural Gas.
2.The pipeline has been proposed by the Asia Pacific Gas Enterprise.
3.The pipeline will allow options to import gas from Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkmenistan and Qatar..
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 “Artificial Sweeteners” consider the following statements:
1.Artificial sweeteners contain high calories.
2.Artificial sweeteners have been linked to an increased risk of Type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in the long run.
Select the correct answer form the code given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

Rajasthan Government has announced to introduce the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2023. With reference to this bill consider the following statements::
1.The bill has proposed to set up a Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers Social Security and Welfare Fund.
2.Platform-based Gig Workers Welfare Board will be chaired by the state Labour minister, and will have representatives from gig workers’ unions, aggregators, and members of civil society.
3.All platform-based workers in the state would be automatically registered with the Board regardless of their employment period with the respective platform.
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 Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rule 2022, consider the following statements::
1.These rules are notified for promoting generation, purchase and consumption of green energy including the energy from Waste-to-Energy plants.
2.According to these rules, tariff for supply of renewable power by discoms are to be fixed with the tariff for supply for non-renewables power.
3.Under the rules, consumers are entitled to demand supply of Green Power from Discoms.
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. 5

With reference to “Palghat Gap” consider the following statements:
1.The Neyyar River flows through it.
2.The Palghat Gap is classified as dry evergreen forest.
3.The Gap is a geological shear zone that runs from east to west.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A2 only

B2 and 3 only

C3 only

D1 and 2 only

Question No. 6

With reference to Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) consider the following statements:
1.It is a bank-led model which allows online financial transactions at Point-of-Sale (PoS) devices and micro-ATMs of any bank using Aadhaar authentication.
2.The AePS only require the user’s bank account to be linked with their Aadhaar number for the financial transaction.
3.The AePS model removes the need for OTPs, bank accounts and other financial details..
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 “Baobab Trees” consider the following statements:
1.Baobab trees are native to Eastern Russia..
2.Madhya Pradesh is the only state in India where baobab trees are found in abundance..
3.Baobabs trees belong to the deciduous type of forests.
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

Consider the following statements with reference to “India’s Nuclear Doctrine”:
1.India is committed to not being the first to use nuclear weapons in a conflict but would retaliate if attacked with such weapons.
2.India would not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against countries that do not possess them.
3.India’s nuclear doctrine provides a clear and credible stance on the country’s position regarding the use of nuclear weapons. .
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

Which of the following is the aim of ‘Cape Town Convention’?

AIt recognizes the way in which people interact with nature, and the fundamental need to preserve the balance between the two.

BIt aims to control or prevent international commercial trade in endangered species or products derived from them.

CIt is an international environmental convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.

DIt is an international treaty intended to standardize transactions involving movable property

Question No. 10

With reference to “Model Prisons Act, 2023” consider the following statements:
1.The Act proposes separate accommodation for women prisoners and transgender prisoners.
2.It provides for video conferencing with the courts and scientific and technological interventions in prisons as part of reforming prison management.
3.The Act includes the provision that allows the use of mobile phones by the prison inmates.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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