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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements:
1.The World Health Organization (WHO) has set the safe limit for particulate matter (PM2.5) at 15 micrograms per cubic meter over 24 hours.
2.Condensation of water vapor is the primary mechanism by which PM2.5 forms in the atmosphere.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 2

With reference to the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to defend press freedom and support the economic independence of newspapers.
2.World Editors Forum (WEF) is an organization for editors within WAN-IFRA.
3.Global Media Report, published by WAN-IFRA, analyses trends and developments in the news publishing industry.
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

Which one of the following policy responses is most likely to stabilize the Indian Rupee if significant Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) outflows occur?

AReducing interest rates to attract foreign investments

BSelling foreign currency reserves

CIncreasing import tariffs

DImposing restrictions on FPI withdrawals

Question No. 4

With reference to the Nature Conservation Index (NCI), consider the following statements:
1.It is designed to evaluate conservation efforts across countries using various indicators related to biodiversity protection and sustainable development.
2.It considers both terrestrial and marine conservation efforts.
3.In its 2024 report, India was ranked one of the poor performing countries in the conservation of biodiversity.
4.An increase in population density in protected areas would most likely improve a country’s NCI score.
How many of the statements give above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DAll four

Question No. 5

Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘digital arrest’?

AA restriction imposed by governments on the development and implementation of artificial intelligence to prevent data misuse and algorithmic bias.

BA cybersecurity measure where a device or network is temporarily isolated to prevent further spread of malware or a cyberattack within a system.

CA scam where cybercriminals create fake digital arrest warrants to pressure individuals into paying fines for alleged online offenses.

DA scam where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to intimidate victims into transferring money by threatening arrest.

Question No. 6

Consider the following pairs:
Space Missions —————————-Features
1.Chandrayaan-4——————- Collect and return lunar samples to Earth
2.Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)————- Explore water resources on the Moon’s polar regions
3.NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite—– Observe Earth’s complex processes using radar imaging
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

With reference to C-295 aircraft, consider the following statements:
1.It can carry out multi-role operations under all weather conditions.
2.It can operate day as well as night combat missions from desert to maritime environments.
3.Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability is a unique feature of the C-295 aircrafts.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C2 and 3 only

D3 only

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements:
1.One carbon credit gives a licence to emit 1,000 kg of carbon dioxide or equivalent.
2.In India, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is the administrator for the Indian carbon market under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).
3.The Paris Agreement has set up an international carbon market as part of helping countries meet their emissions targets.
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

Consider the following statements regarding the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in India:
1.P2P lending platforms don’t directly lend or borrow money themselves.
2.P2P lending provides an alternative source of funding for individuals and small businesses who may not qualify for traditional bank loans.
3.P2P lending platforms don’t require registration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
4.P2P platforms guarantee returns rates for all its lenders.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1, 2 and 3 only

C2 and 4 only

D2, 3 and 4 only

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