Q1.    Consider the following statements:

1. Food irradiation is a technology that improves the safety and extends the shelf life of foods by reducing or eliminating microorganisms and insects.
2. Food irradiation involves ionizing radiation and uses UV and Infrared rays and high-energy electron beams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q2.    With reference to the International Liquid Mirror Telescope (LMT), consider the following statements:

1. ILMT can capture all possible celestial objects from stars, galaxies, supernovae explosions, and asteroids to space debris.
2. ILMT employs a 4-meter-diameter rotating mirror made up of a thin layer of liquid mercury to collect and focus light.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q3.    Ceramic Radome was recently mentioned in the news, it is related to:

1. State-of-the-art technology for ballistic and tactical missiles.
2. A new implant technology discovered by DRDO.
3. Material used to slow down the speed in a nuclear reactor
4. A by-product in Uranium Fission Process

Q4.    With reference to  the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, consider the following statements:

1. CBAM is a carbon border tax that adds a pollution price on all imports to the European Union.
2. It is a tax that imposes importers and non-EU manufacturers to pay for the carbon emission linked to the goods they sell within EU limits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q5.    Consider the following statements:

1. India installed capacity of renewable energy increased by more than 200 percent in the last 10 years.
2. Solar utilities are the major contributor to Renewable energy production in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q6.    Consider the following statement:

1. National Chambal Sanctuary is present in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh only.
2. The sanctuary is home to critically endangered gharials.
3. The sanctuary is listed as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and is also a proposed Ramsar site.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 3 only
3. 1 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q7.    With reference to the One Web, consider the following statements:

1. OneWeb is backed by the USA government and India’s Bharti and plans to create a satellite strong constellation.
2. OneWeb’s high-speed, low-latency solutions will help connect communities, enterprises, and governments around the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q8.    With reference to Interpol, consider the following statements:

1. It is a global organization that promotes cooperation among law enforcement agencies in different countries to combat crime and maintain public safety.
2. Its main focus is on transnational crimes, such as terrorism, cybercrime, organized crime, and human trafficking.
3. It issues Red Notices, which are international arrest warrants, for individuals who are wanted for serious crimes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q9.    Which of the following statements is/are correct about Vernal Equinox?

1. Vernal Equinox is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year around March.
2. In the vernal equinox, the Sun is located directly above the equator, and both hemispheres receive almost equal amounts of sunlight.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q10.  With reference to Down Syndrome, consider the following statements:

1. It is a genetic disorder, caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in sex chromosomes.
2. Down syndrome is a lifelong condition, and it cannot be cured.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q11.  With reference to the Lemru Elephant Reserve, consider the following statements:

1. Lemru Elephant Reserve is located in the Korba district of Jharkhand.
2. It is recognized under the wildlife protection act of 1972.
3. It is a large migratory corridor for elephants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. 2 only

Q12.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Terminator Zone?

1. It is the dividing line between the day side and night side of the exoplanet.
2. It is a volcanic zone identified near the pacific ring of fire.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q13.  Consider the following statements:

1. Outcome budgeting is a progress card on what various Ministries and Departments have done with the outlays in the previous annual budget.
2. Outcome-based budgeting is the outcomes of programmes that are measured not just in terms of Rupees but also in terms of physical units like Kilowatt of energy produced.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q14. With reference to the Vaikom Satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. It was a movement in Travancore for temple entry of the depressed classes.
2. The Akalis of Punjab supported fixing kitchens to supply food to the Satyagrahis.
3. It was the first time that an organized movement was conducted on a massive scale for the basic rights of the untouchables and other backward castes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q15.  Which of the following are the tributaries of the Gandak River?

1. Mayangadi
2. Bari
3. Trisuli
4. Kulsi
5. Budhi Gandak

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2, 3, and 5 only
2. 3, 4, and 5 only
3. 1 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q16.  With reference to the TreDS, consider the following statements:

1. It is an electronic platform for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
2. Only MSMEs can participate as sellers in TReDS.
3. NBFCs are permitted by the RBI to participate as financiers in TReDS.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q17. The national park is characterized by floating decomposed plant material locally called phumdi. It was created in 1966 as a wildlife sanctuary to preserve the natural habitat of the endangered Sangai/Brow antlered deer/Dancing Deer.

Which of the following national park has been described in the paragraph given above?

1. Keibul Lamjao National Park
2. Amarkantak National Park
3. Kaziranga National park
4. Orang National Park

Q18.  Syedpur and Panchgarh were recently mentioned in the news, these are located in:

1. Bangladesh
2. Nepal
3. India
4. Pakistan

Q19.  Gulf of Mannar Separates which of the following:

1. India and Srilanka
2. Srilanka and Indonesia
3. China and Taiwan
4. None of the above

Q20.  Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "surrogate advertising" often talked about in the media? 

1. It is the strategy of advertising a product that cannot be advertised openly. 
2. It is a form of online targeted advertising by which online advertising is targeted to consumers based on their previous internet behaviors. 
3. It is a type of advertising that matches the form and function of the platform upon which it appears.
4. It is a form of guerrilla marketing that uses non-traditional or unconventional methods to promote a product or service.