(1.) With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a.) It is an umbrella scheme with two distinct components: Central Sector Scheme and Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

(b.) It is implemented exclusively in coastal states and excludes landlocked Union Territories.

(c.) The scheme is fully funded by the World Bank with zero contribution from state governments.

(d.) It replaces the existing Project Tiger framework under the Ministry of Environment.

(2.) What is the primary function of 'Vyommitra', developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

(a.) A deep-sea exploration submersible vehicle

(b.) A half-humanoid robot designed for the uncrewed Gaganyaan missions

(c.) An AI-powered rover for the Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample return mission

(d.) A high-altitude long-endurance solar drone for atmospheric monitoring

(3.) The Unified Lending Interface (ULI) platform introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) primarily aims to achieve which objective?

(a.) Facilitate cross-border retail remittances via UPI

(b.) Enable seamless, consent-based credit flow to friction-free rural and small borrowers

(c.) Automate sovereign green bond issuance for commercial banks

(d.) Replace physical currency completely with digital central bank currency (e-Rupee)

(4.) INS Arighat, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy, belongs to which class of naval vessels?

(a.) Nilgiri-class stealth frigate

(b.) Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)

(c.) Kalvari-class diesel-electric attack submarine

(d.) Visakhapatnam-class guided-missile destroyer

(5.) Consider the following statements regarding the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: 1. It provides up to 300 units of free electricity per month for participating households. 2. It offers direct financial subsidies for installing rooftop solar systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(6.) The joint earth-observation satellite mission 'NISAR' is a collaborative initiative between ISRO and which international space agency?

(a.) ESA (European Space Agency)

(b.) JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

(c.) NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

(d.) Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)

(7.) Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which statutory code has been replaced in the Indian legal framework?

(a.) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

(b.) Indian Penal Code, 1860

(c.) Indian Evidence Act, 1872

(d.) Police Act, 1861

(8.) With reference to the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), launched during India's G20 Presidency, consider the following: 1. It aims to accelerate the global intake of biofuels. 2. India, Brazil, and the United States are among its founding members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(9.) Where is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?

(a.) Geneva, Switzerland

(b.) Gurugram, India

(c.) Nairobi, Kenya

(d.) Paris, France

(10.) The PM-PRANAM scheme is designed to address which of the following environmental and economic issues?

(a.) Reduction in the usage of chemical fertilizers by promoting alternative nutrients

(b.) Reforestation of degraded mangrove ecosystems along the coast

(c.) Promotion of zero-emission electric commercial trucks

(d.) Phasing out single-use plastics from municipal solid waste

(11.) What is 'Mission Divyastra' recently conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?

(a.) The maiden flight-test of Agni-V missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology

(b.) A deep-sea sonar integration exercise conducted in the Andaman Sea

(c.) The deployment of an anti-satellite weapon system in low Earth orbit

(d.) A multi-layered air defence interception test using the S-400 system

(12.) Which body functions as the apex authority for governing and funding scientific research under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act?

(a.) University Grants Commission (UGC)

(b.) Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Governing Board headed by the Prime Minister

(c.) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

(d.) NITI Aayog Science Vertical

(13.) Which Indian city hosted the headquarters of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?

(a.) New Delhi

(b.) Mumbai

(c.) Bengaluru

(d.) Hyderabad

(14.) The 'LUPEX' (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission is a joint robotic lunar mission planned by ISRO and which space agency?

(a.) CNES (France)

(b.) JAXA (Japan)

(c.) DLR (Germany)

(d.) CSA (Canada)

(15.) Regarding Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), consider the following statements: 1. It is an electronic platform for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs. 2. Both buyers and sellers on TReDS can be private and public sector enterprises. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(16.) The Project 75I (Project 75 India) program of the Ministry of Defence is associated with the procurement of which defence equipment?

(a.) Main Battle Tanks

(b.) Conventional Submarines with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems

(c.) Fifth-generation Fighter Aircraft

(d.) Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

(17.) In the context of Indian economy, what does the abbreviation 'CPI' stand for in inflation measurement?

(a.) Corporate Price Index

(b.) Consumer Price Index

(c.) Combined Production Index

(d.) Capital Purchasing Index

(18.) Under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, who is tasked with adjudicating grievances and imposing penalties for data breaches?

(a.) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

(b.) Data Protection Board of India

(c.) Central Vigilance Commission

(d.) National Cyber Crime Reporting Centre

(19.) Which Indian state is home to the 'Kanger Valley National Park', frequently highlighted for biodiversity conservation initiatives?

(a.) Madhya Pradesh

(b.) Chhattisgarh

(c.) Odisha

(d.) Jharkhand

(20.) What is 'Akashteer', recently inducted into the Indian Army?

(a.) An automated air defence control and reporting system

(b.) A anti-tank guided missile system

(c.) A heavy-lift transport helicopter

(d.) A satellite-based terrain mapping radar

(21.) With reference to sovereign green bonds (SGBs) issued by the Government of India, consider the following statements: 1. Proceeds are routed to public sector projects that reduce carbon intensity. 2. Nuclear power generation projects are strictly eligible for funding under the Green Bond Framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(22.) The PM-DevINE scheme is specifically targeted towards the infrastructure and social development of which geographic region of India?

(a.) Himalayan Island Territories

(b.) North Eastern Region

(c.) Rann of Kutch Coastal Belt

(d.) Left-Wing Extremism affected Central India

(23.) Which international organisation releases the 'Logistics Performance Index' (LPI)?

(a.) World Economic Forum

(b.) World Bank

(c.) International Monetary Fund

(d.) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

(24.) Under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), Target 3 (commonly called 30x30) aims to ensure that by 2030 at least what percentage of global terrestrial and marine areas are effectively conserved?

(a.) 20 percent

(b.) 30 percent

(c.) 40 percent

(d.) 50 percent

(25.) Exercise 'Pitch Black' is a major multilateral air combat exercise hosted biennially by which nation's air force?

(a.) United States Air Force

(b.) Royal Australian Air Force

(c.) French Air and Space Force

(d.) Royal Air Force (UK)

(26.) Which sport is associated with the prestigious 'Durand Cup' tournament held annually in India?

(a.) Cricket

(b.) Football

(c.) Hockey

(d.) Badminton

(27.) Consider the following statements regarding the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind: 1. It recommended a two-phase implementation plan for simultaneous elections. 2. The first phase aligns elections to the House of the People and State Legislative Assemblies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(28.) What is the primary objective of the 'SAMARTH' scheme administered by the Ministry of Textiles?

(a.) Export promotion of raw cotton to East Asian markets

(b.) Capacity building and skill training in the organized textile sector

(c.) Direct income support to handloom weavers

(d.) Mandatory digitisation of powerloom weaving units

(29.) Which entity acts as the central depository for tracking digital land records under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)?

(a.) National Informatics Centre (NIC)

(b.) Department of Land Resources (MoRD)

(c.) Survey of India

(d.) NITI Aayog Land Vertical