(1.) With reference to the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy approved by the Union Cabinet, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to foster high-performance biomanufacturing to support India's green economy transition. 2. It focuses on functional foods, smart proteins, and bio-based chemicals. 3. The policy is implemented under the aegis of the Department of Biotechnology. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a.) 1 and 2 only

(b.) 2 and 3 only

(c.) 1 and 3 only

(d.) 1, 2 and 3

(2.) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced the 'Unified Lending Interface' (ULI) to achieve which of the following primary objectives?

(a.) Facilitate cross-border remittance in real-time

(b.) Seamless flow of digital credit, especially to rural and small-ticket borrowers

(c.) Manage sovereign green bond issuances

(d.) Provide automated clearing house facilities for stock markets

(3.) The 'Moidams' – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty, recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian State?

(a.) Assam

(b.) Meghalaya

(c.) Arunachal Pradesh

(d.) Manipur

(4.) Consider the following statements regarding the 'Digital Agriculture Mission' launched by the Government of India: 1. It includes three major components: AgriStack, Krishi Decision Support System (KDSS), and Soil Profile Mapping. 2. AgriStack includes a unique Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES). 3. It aims to create a farmer-centric digital ecosystem leveraging technology. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a.) 1 and 2 only

(b.) 2 and 3 only

(c.) 1, 2 and 3

(d.) 1 and 3 only

(5.) Which stealth guided-missile frigate under Project 17A was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai?

(a.) INS Taragiri

(b.) INS Nilgiri

(c.) INS Himgiri

(d.) INS Vindhyagiri

(6.) What is the primary target of the 'PM-SURYA GHAR: Muft Bijli Yojana' regarding residential rooftop solar capacity?

(a.) 10 Lakh Households

(b.) 50 Lakh Households

(c.) 1 Crore Households

(d.) 2 Crore Households

(7.) Regarding the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) 'Chandrayaan-4' mission, which of the following statements is correct?

(a.) It is designed as a joint mission with NASA to explore Jupiter's icy moons.

(b.) It aims to bring lunar soil and rock samples back to Earth.

(c.) It is exclusively a crewed mission to orbit the Moon without landing.

(d.) It will deploy a deep-drilling rover to search for core liquid water.

(8.) Under the expanded Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), senior citizens of what age group and above are covered regardless of income status?

(a.) 60 years and above

(b.) 65 years and above

(c.) 70 years and above

(d.) 75 years and above

(9.) What is the name of India's first indigenous manned ocean submersible developed under the Deep Ocean Mission?

(a.) SAMUDRA 3000

(b.) VARUNA 5000

(c.) MATSYA 6000

(d.) OCEANUS 1000

(10.) Who was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India in August 2024, succeeding Rajiv Gauba?

(a.) T. V. Somanathan

(b.) Vinay Mohan Kwatra

(c.) Sanjay Malhotra

(d.) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

(11.) With reference to the Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs) issued by the Government of India, consider the following statements: 1. The proceeds are deposited into the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. Projects related to nuclear power generation are eligible for funding under the Sovereign Green Bond Framework. 3. The framework conforms to the ICMA Green Bond Principles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 and 3 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) 2 and 3 only

(d.) 1, 2 and 3

(12.) The 'Tarang Shakti' exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force represents which category of military exercise?

(a.) Bilateral Naval Exercise with Japan

(b.) Multinational Air Exercise hosted by India

(c.) Trilateral Army Exercise among Quad countries

(d.) Domestic Coast Guard SAR Operation

(13.) In the context of Indian Financial System, what does 'T+0' settlement cycle, introduced optionally by SEBI in the equity market, stand for?

(a.) Settlement of trades on the same day as the trade date

(b.) Settlement of trades within 24 hours of execution

(c.) Settlement of derivative contracts on target day

(d.) Zero transaction fee settlement for retail investors

(14.) Which statutory body handles consumer dispute redressal and investigation into unfair trade practices under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework in India?

(a.) Competition Commission of India

(b.) Data Protection Board of India

(c.) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

(d.) Central Consumer Protection Authority

(15.) Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games?

(a.) Japan

(b.) France

(c.) Australia

(d.) United States

(16.) The 'Anusandhan National Research Foundation' (ANRF) replaced which existing body to seed, grow, and promote R&D across India's universities and colleges?

(a.) Technology Development Board (TDB)

(b.) Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

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

(d.) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

(17.) Consider the following statements regarding the 'High Seas Treaty' (BBNJ - Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction): 1. It operates under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). 2. It aims to address conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. 3. India signed the treaty at the United Nations Headquarters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a.) 1 and 2 only

(b.) 2 and 3 only

(c.) 1 and 3 only

(d.) 1, 2 and 3

(18.) The 'AgriSURE' fund launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is designed as a:

(a.) Direct crop insurance compensation scheme for drought areas

(b.) Blended capital fund to support agri-tech startups and rural enterprises

(c.) Fertilizer subsidy portal for small and marginal farmers

(d.) Sovereign fund for purchasing agricultural land abroad

(19.) Which nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) was commissioned into service as India's second indigenous SSBN at Visakhapatnam?

(a.) INS Arihant

(b.) INS Arighat

(c.) INS Aridhaman

(d.) INS Chakra

(20.) The national digital portal 'U-WIN' developed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is designed for maintaining digital records of:

(a.) Tuberculosis treatment tracking

(b.) Universal Immunization Programme for pregnant women and children

(c.) Organ donation registries

(d.) Blood bank availability nationwide

(21.) With reference to the National Green Hydrogen Mission, consider the following statements: 1. It targets a green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum by 2030. 2. Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) is a key sub-component providing financial incentives for electrolyser manufacturing. 3. The Ministry of Power is the sole nodal ministry implementing the mission. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a.) 1 and 2 only

(b.) 2 and 3 only

(c.) 1 and 3 only

(d.) 1, 2 and 3

(22.) Which edition of the India-Oman Joint Military Exercise 'AL NAJAH' focuses on counter-terrorism and desert warfare operations?

(a.) 3rd Edition

(b.) 4th Edition

(c.) 5th Edition

(d.) 6th Edition

(23.) What is the primary objective of the 'e-Shram' portal managed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment?

(a.) Creating a national database of unorganized workers seeded with Aadhaar

(b.) Registering foreign multinational companies operating in India

(c.) Providing digital loans to gig platform owners

(d.) Monitoring compliance of minimum wages in central PSUs

(24.) In September 2024, India's Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections registered a growth driven by domestic transactions. Which ministry releases monthly GST revenue data?

(a.) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

(b.) Ministry of Finance

(c.) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(d.) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

(25.) Which of the following bodies compiles and releases the 'SDG India Index' measuring progress across states and union territories?

(a.) National Statistical Office (NSO)

(b.) NITI Aayog

(c.) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(d.) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India

(26.) Under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), where was India's first commercial semiconductor fabrication facility approved to be established by Tata Electronics in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC)?

(a.) Sanand, Gujarat

(b.) Dholera, Gujarat

(c.) Morigaon, Assam

(d.) Jewar, Uttar Pradesh

(27.) What is the official operational orbit target of the Aditya-L1 observatory positioned by ISRO to study solar dynamics?

(a.) Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

(b.) Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

(c.) Halo Orbit around Sun-Earth Langrange Point 1 (L1)

(d.) Polar Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

(28.) The 'PM Vishwakarma Scheme' provides financial, skill, and marketing support to traditional artisans and craftspeople. What is the maximum collateral-free enterprise development loan provided under Phase-1 and Phase-2 combined?

(a.) Rs 1 Lakh

(b.) Rs 2 Lakh

(c.) Rs 3 Lakh

(d.) Rs 5 Lakh

(29.) Consider the following statements regarding the 'Project Gati Shakti' (National Master Plan): 1. It aims to integrate multi-modal connectivity infrastructure across various ministries. 2. It leverages spatial planning tools including GIS platform developed by BISAG-N. 3. The Network Planning Group (NPG) under the plan evaluates infrastructure proposals costing above a specified threshold. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a.) 1 and 2 only

(b.) 2 and 3 only

(c.) 1 and 3 only

(d.) 1, 2 and 3

(30.) Which prestigious football tournament, one of the oldest in Asia, celebrated its 133rd edition in 2024 and concluded with NorthEast United FC winning their maiden title?

(a.) Santosh Trophy

(b.) Durand Cup

(c.) IFA Shield

(d.) Super Cup