1. With reference to the Influenza, consider the following statements:

1. H3N2 influenza known as the "Hong Kong flu," is a type of influenza virus that can cause respiratory illness in humans.
2. H3N2 influenza is highly contagious and can spread from person to person through droplets generated when an infected person talks, coughs, or

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

2. Which of the following statement are correct about Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID)?

1. The precise determination and official recording of the proportional content of precious metal in precious metal articles is known as
2. The hallmarking scheme for jewellery was introduced by BIS in the year 2011.
3. It is a consumer protection tool that enhances customer confidence in buying hallmarked goldjewellery with traceability and assurance of

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

3. Which one of the following statements is correct about 'Nano-micelles'?

1. It is possible to develop nano-micelles, often mixtures of lipids and
2. Its shape is generally
3. This can prove to be a game changer in the treatment of cancer in developing countries like

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

4. Which of the pairs given below is/are correct?

         Country                     Volcano

1. Shiveluch Volcano    :  Russia
2. Mauna Loa Volcano  :  Germany
3. Sakurajima Volcano  :  Japan

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

5. Which of the following has adopted the PEN Plus strategy, which was in the news recently?

1. QUAD
2. BRICS
3. Africa
4. ASEAN

6. With reference to the 'Virtual Asset', consider the following statements:

1. The term’virtual asset' refers to any digital representation of value that can be digitally traded, transferred, or used for
2. It includes crypto-currencies and non- fungible tokens as virtual

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

7. ’Catch the Rain-2023', which was recently mentioned in the news, consider the following statements:

1. Catch the Rain is a mass movement campaign that encourages all stakeholders to maintain rainwater harvesting
2. The campaign is implemented by the National Water Mission(NWM), Ministry ofJal
3. This campaign is being run only in rural areas of the

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

8. Which of the following statement is/are correct about Atacama Large Millimetre Array (ALMA)?

1. ALMA is a state-of-the-arttelescope that studies celestial objects at millimetre and submillimetre
2. They can penetrate through dust clouds and help astronomers examine dim and distant galaxies and stars out
3. It also has extraordinary sensitivity, which allows it to detect even extremely faint radio

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2, and 3

9. With reference to the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), consider the following statements:

1. Under LRS Indian individuals can send money outside up to a maximum of $250,000 in a year.
2. Non-permitted transactions include trading in foreign currency or buying lottery tickets.
3. LRS is available to Corporations, partnership firms, Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), Trusts,

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

10. With reference to Agra Fort, consider the following statements:

1. It was built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah
2. Khizri Gate, Amar Singh Gate, Delhi Gate, and Ghami Gate are situated in this
3. In 1983, Agra Fort was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

11. ’State Energy and Climate Index' is released by:

1. Bureau of Energy Efficiency
2. Bombay Natural History Society
3. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
4. NITI Aayog

12. With reference to Bio Computers, which was seen in the news recently, consider the following statements:

1. Bio-computers are computing devices that use biological components such as DNA, proteins, and cells to perform computational
2. Biocomputers use the properties of biological systems to perform computations, such as molecular recognition, self-assembly, and
3. These structures will not be able to record the firing patterns of the

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

13. With reference to Mission Hariyali, consider the following statements:

1. This is an ambitious multi-stakeholder program with the objective of climate sustenance, conservation, and rejuvenation of water
2. It has facilitated the planting of over 1 million fruit trees in

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

14. With reference to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), consider the following statements:

1. It has been established in the conservation of marine life and oceans and to collaborate with businesses and finance conservation
2. All import, export, and re-export of species covered under CITES must be authorized through a permit
3. Every two years, the Conference of the Parties (CoP), the supreme decision- making body of CITES, applies a set of biological and trade criteria to evaluate

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

15. With reference to Erythritol, consider the following statements:

1. It is a type of sugar alcoholic beverage, commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and
2. It is caloric and raises blood sugar levels in a manner like conventional
3. Table sugar is commonly used as an artificial sweetener in low-calorie, carb, and "KETO"

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

16. The term 'Hindu growth rate' in the news recently, refers to:

1. Dwindling population of Hindus
2. An average economic growth rate of 4%
3. India’s growing     population     and unemployment
4. India’s spiralling shrinkflation

17. ’Global Education Monitoring Report' has been released by:

1. World Economic Forum
2. World Bank
3. UNICEF
4. UNESCO

18. Consider the following pairs related to Landslides:

         Types of flows  :  Definition

1. Debris flows : It is a form of rapid mass movement in which a combination ofloose soil, rock, organic matter, and slurry that flows
2. Earth flow : It is a down-slope viscous flow of fine-grained material saturated with
3. Mudflow : A mudflow is a wet or viscous fluid mass of fine and coarse-grained material that flows rapidly along drainage
4. Creep : Creep is the slow, steady, downward movement of material under gravity that occurs in a large

How many of the above pairs is/are correct?

1. One pair only
2. Two pairs only
3. Three pairs only
4. All four pairs

19. In the context of the Lewis Acids and Bases, which was seen in the news recently, consider the following statements:

1. These can be used to break strong chemical bonds and speed up
2. a Lewis acid is an electron-pair
3. A Lewis base is an electron-pair

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

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

20. With reference to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), consider the following statements:

1. it provides a platform for "dissemination of information on benchmarked practices, , on the protection and conservation of big cats.
2. 1st five years will be supported by India's "total grant assistance" of $200
3. It will be open to 97 "range" countries, which contain the natural habitat of these big cats, as well as other interested nations, international organizations,

Which of the above statement are correct?

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