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1. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Consider the following statements regarding
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
(‘CIRP’): (ABRY):
1. It is a recovery mechanism for the 1. It aims to incentivize creation of
creditors of a corporate debtor. new employment along with social
2. If the value of the company’s assets is less security benefits and restoration of
than the number of its liabilities then the loss of employment during COVID-19
company is declared insolvent. pandemic.
3. The minimum amount of default for 2. Employees Provident Fund Organization
initiating CIRP is Rs. 1 Lakh. (EPFO) is its implementing authority.

How many of the statements given above is/ 3. An employee who does not have a
are correct? Universal Account Number or EPF
Member account number prior is not
(a) Only one eligible for the benefit.
(b) Only two How many of the statements given above is/
(c) All three are correct?

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(b) Only one
2. Regarding the recently launched ‘US-India (c) Only two
Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform
(RETAP)’, consider the following statements: (d) None
1. It aims to advance renewable technologies
with a view towards deployment and 5. With respect to Sino-Tibetan languages,
scaling. consider the following:
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2. It solely focuses on green hydrogen. 1. The Sino-Tibetan language family
3. The initiative is launched under the includes early literary languages, such
Strategic Clean Energy Partnership as Chinese, Tibetan, and Burmese.
(SCEP). 2. They are mostly spoken in China, India
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and Nepal.
How many of the statements given above is/
are incorrect? 3. Korean is one amongst the Sino-Tibetan
language group.
(a) Only one
4. Manipuri is one of the eighth schedule
(b) Only two languages which fall under Sino-Tibetan
(c) All three language.
(d) None How many of the above statements is/are
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correct?
3. Regarding Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii), (a) Only one
consider the following statements:
(b) Only two
1. It is a venomous species.
(c) Only three
2. Under the CITES’s regulation, the trade
of this species is prohibited in India but (d) All four
the trade is allowed with some restrictions
in the international market. 6. Regarding the Urban Co-operative Banks
3. The species is endemic to Iran, Pakistan, (UCBs), consider the following statements:
and India. 1. They are located in urban and semi-
How many of the statements given above are urban areas.
correct? 2. They are allowed to lend money only for
(a) Only one non-agricultural purposes.
3. They function as cooperative entities
(b) Only two
owned and operated by their members.
(c) All three
4. They are incorporated under the Banking
(d) None Regulation Act, 1949.

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 How many of the statements given above is/ Which of the statements given above is/are
are correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 only
(c) Only three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All four (d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. Regarding Stump-tailed macaques (Macaca 10. Consider the following statements regarding
arctoides), consider the following statements: the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation (MOSPI):
1. They are native to Southeast Asia.
1. It is the nodal agency for planning and
2. In India, there population is concentrated facilitating the integrated development
in Western Ghats. of the statistical system in the country.
3. They can be found in wet environments 2. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is
as well as dry forests. an attached Office and National Sample
How many of the statements given above is/ Survey Office (NSSO) is a subordinate

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are correct? Office under the control of the Ministry
of S&PI.
(a) Only one
3. India is one of the subscribers to the
(b) Only two International Monetary Fund’s (IMF)
(c) All three Special Data Dissemination Standards
(SDDS).
(d) None
How many of the statements given above are
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correct?
8. Consider the following statements regarding
the Indian Post Payment Bank (IPPB): (a) Only one

1. Its operating model is built on enabling (b) Only two

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paperless, cashless and presence-less (c) All three
banking.
(d) None
2. It is a Public sector company under the
Department of Posts.
11. Consider the following:
3. The Government of India owns 100% of
1. Atlas Mountain is associated with
its equity.
the convergence of tectonic plates,
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How many of the statements given above is/ particularly the African and Eurasian
are correct? plates.
(a) Only one 2. The Atlas Mountains span across multiple
countries in North Africa.
(b) Only two
3. The Atlas Mountains are a significant
(c) All three geographical barrier influencing climate
(d) None patterns in the region.
How many of the above statements is/are
9. Consider the following statements with incorrect?
reference to the instant messaging platform- (a) All three
‘Sandes’, often mentioned in news:
(b) Only two
1. It is a platform used for all kinds of
communications using mobile number or (c) Only one
an email id. (d) None
2. The platform provides versions only for
Android that enables safe information 12. With reference to Defence Acquisition Council,
transmission. consider the following statements:

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 1. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) 3. The Supra Thermal & Energetic Particle
is responsible for making decisions on Spectrometer (STEPS) instrument
new policies and capital acquisitions for will collect data around L1 which
the Armed Forces and the Indian Coast would provide insights into the origin,
Guard. acceleration, and anisotropy of solar
2. The formation of the Defence Acquisition wind.
Council (DAC) was a result of the How many of the statements given above is/
recommendations made by the Group of are incorrect?
Ministers after the Kargil War in 1999.
(a) Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (b) Only two
(a) 1 only (c) All three
(b) 2 only (d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2
16. Which of the following is the primary focus of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the ‘Abraham Accords’?
(a) Economic cooperation between Middle

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13. Which of the following River- city location lie
Eastern nations.
in eastern Ladakh region near Nyoma airfield,
seen in news recently? (b) Resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian
(a) Zanskar River-Chumathang conflict.

(b) Brahmaputra River-Leh (c) Nuclear disarmament in the Middle

East.
(c) Dashair River-Chamba
(d) Indus River-Hanle
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alliance.

14. Regarding Nipah virus, consider the following 17. “Within a short span of sixteen years, he re-
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statements: established Sanatana Dharma after overcoming
1. Flying foxes are the natural host of Nipah not only Buddhism and other religions. He
virus. founded ‘Dashanami Sampradaya,’ which
2. A person infected with the virus can talks about leading a monastic life. While he
develop atypical pneumonia. was a firm believer in ancient Hinduism, he
condemned the ‘Mimamsa school of Hinduism’
3. There are antiviral medications available
which was purely based on ritual practices.”
to treat the virus.
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The above para is referred to:

How many of the statements given above is/
are correct? (a) Adi Shankara
(a) Only one (b) Paramahansa Yogananda
(b) Only two (c) Ramanuja
(c) All three (d) None of these
(d) None
18. The term “Omega Block” is commonly
15. With reference to Aditya-L1 Mission, consider associated with which of the following
the following statements: meteorological phenomena?

1. The Aditya Solar Wind Particle (a) Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Experiment (ASPEX) payload is designed (b) El Niño and La Niña events.
to analyse the behaviour of particles
surrounding the Earth in magnetic field. (c) Prolonged periods of stable weather
patterns.
2. The payload modules will be around at
a distance greater than 50,000 km from (d) Rapid fluctuations in atmospheric
Earth. pressure.

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19. Consider the following statement regarding 22. Consider the following statements with
India and Nepal Bilateral Relations: reference to Government Bond Index-
1. Nepal shares border with Six Indian Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) index:
states. 1. It tracks the performance of government
bonds issued by emerging market
2. India has signed two sister-city
countries.
agreements between Kathmandu-
Varanasi, Lumbini-Bodhgaya. 2. GBI-EM tracks bonds denominated in
the local currency of the issuing country.
3. Arun-III is a hydro-electric project under
construction on the Arun River in Nepal. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
How many of the statement given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only

(a) Only one (b) 2 only

(b) Only Two (c) Both 1 and 2

(c) All three (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(d) None
23. Which of the following statement is incorrect

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regarding vanadium?
20. Consider the following statement regarding
General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) (a) It is used as an alloying element in Iron
portal: & Steel Industry.

1. GCES portal was developed by (b) It acts as a stabiliser in titanium and

Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ aluminium alloys which are used in
Welfare. aerospace applications.
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2. The portal is using geographic information (c) It acts as a desiccating material.
system (GIS). (d) It offers resistance to corrosion and
3. The field data will be collected using GPS elevated temperatures.
enabled mobile application.
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How much statement(s) given above is/are 24. Consider the following:
correct? Statement-I:
(a) Only one The OSIRIS-REx mission is significant for
studying the origins of the solar system and
(b) Only two
the role of asteroids in the distribution of
(c) All three water and organic molecules.
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(d) None Statement-II:

By collecting a sample from the asteroid Bennu,
21. Consider the following statement regarding OSIRIS-REx aims to provide valuable insights
Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of into the composition and characteristics of
India: primitive celestial bodies.
1. TRIFED is a State level cooperative body Which one of the following is correct in respect
under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. of the above statements?
2. TRIFED was formed with the main (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
objective of institutionalizing the trade of true, and Statement-II is the correct
Minor forest products. explanation of Statement-I.
Which of the statement given above is /are (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct? true, but Statement-II is not the correct
explanation of Statement-I.
(a) 1 only
(c) Statement-I is true, but Statement-II is
(b) 2 only
false.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 true.

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25. Which among the above given does not lie in 2. Pichhawai is a specialized brush used for
South China Sea? fine detailing in the painting.
(a) Spratly Islands 3. The use of black and white colors, using
gold leaf is prominent feature of the
(b) Paracel Islands
painting.
(c) Cape Verde Islands
How many of the statements given below is/
(d) Scarborough Reef are correct?
(a) Only one
26. Consider the following statements:
(b) Only two
1. Maharashtra is the leading state of India
in Turmeric production. (c) All three
2. The Lower limit of temperature required (d) None
for Turmeric cultivation is 25 degrees
Celsius. 29. Consider the following statements regarding
3. India is the second largest producer of ‘Property tax’:
turmeric in the world.
1. The government levies property tax on
How many of the statements given above is/ all movable real estate assets.

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are correct? 2. Property tax paid by a property owner is
(a) Only one a wealth tax.
(b) Only two Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) All three
(a) 1 only
(d) None
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27. Regarding genes are involved in herbicide (c) Both 1 and 2
tolerance in ‘DMH-11’, consider the following
properties: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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1. They enhance the mustard’s flavor and
aroma. 30. In which Indian state is ‘Churpi’, recently seen
in news, primarily produced, and what is its
2. They make the mustard more resistant significance?
to herbicides.
(a) It is primarily produced in Himachal
3. They protect Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
Pradesh and is known for its unique
from competing bacteria.
aroma.
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4. They promote the synthesis of essential

nutrients in the mustard plant. (b) It is primarily produced in Uttarakhand
and is famous for its use in traditional
How many of the statements given above is/ desserts.
are incorrect?
(c) It is primarily produced in Arunachal
(a) Only one Pradesh and is an essential part of the
(b) Only two tribal diet and heritage.
(c) Only three (d) It is primarily produced in Sikkim and
is renowned for its use in Ayurvedic
(d) All four
medicine.

28. ‘Mewari miniature painting’ is celebrated for

31. Consider the following statements:
its exquisite features and intricate detailing;
consider the following statements regarding 1. Tokenisation refers to the replacement
the painting: of actual card details with a unique
1. These paintings were used to depict alternate code called the ‘token’.
Mahabharata stories in the Kingdom of 2. A tokenised card transaction is considered
Udaipur. safer.

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 Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Prasar Bharati represents the Ministry
correct? of Information and Broadcasting,
Government of India, at the AIBD.
(a) 1 only
3. Its Secretariat is located in Manila,
(b) 2 only Philippines.
(c) Both 1 and 2 4. Full membership of the AIBD is confined
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 to sovereign states.
How many of the statements given above are
32. Consider the following: correct?
Region Disputed (a) Only one
territory (b) Only two
1. Eastern - Aegean island (c) Only three
Mediterranean
(d) All four
2. Western Sahara - Diaoyu Islands
3. South Pacific Ocean - Spratly Islands 35. Regarding the Indian Ocean Rim Association
4. Arabian Peninsula - Gaza Strip (IORA), consider the following statements:

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1. It is a charter-based regional multilateral
How many among the above given pairs is/are
organisation that is collegial in nature.
correctly matched?
2. Its Member States include India, US,
(a) Only one Russia and Japan.
(b) Only two 3. Academic, Science and Technology
(c) Only three Cooperation; Fisheries Management are
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among its priority areas of cooperation.
(d) All four
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
33. With reference to the Payment Infrastructure
Development Fund (PIDF), consider the (a) Only one
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following statements: (b) Only two
1. The fund is set up by SEBI. (c) All three
2. It aims to facilitate the development of
(d) None
payment acceptance infrastructure in
tier-3 to tier-6 cities and north-eastern
states of India. 36. Regarding District Mineral Foundation (DMF),
consider the following statements:
3. PIDF encourage deployment of emerging
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modes of payment acceptance, such as 1. It is a trust set up as a non-profit body.

sound box devices and Aadhaar-enabled 2. Its jurisdiction comes under the Union
biometric devices. Government.
How many of the statements given above is/ 3. It is funded through the contributions
are correct? from miners.
(a) Only one 4. DMFs implement the Pradhan Mantri
Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY)
(b) Only two to ameliorate the condition of mining
(c) All three affected persons and create a win-win
situation for the stakeholders.
(d) None
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
34. Consider the following statements regarding
Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting (a) Only one
Development (AIBD):
(b) Only two
1. It is a regional inter-governmental
(c) Only three
organisation established under
UNESCO. (d) All four

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37. ‘Udangudi Panangkarupatti,’ a product 2. It operates independently and is not
conferred with a Geographical Indication (GI) subject to the control or direction of any
tag, is primarily associated with which state state or international organization.
in India?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Kerala incorrect?
(b) Tamil Nadu (a) 1 only
(c) Andhra Pradesh (b) 2 only
(d) Karnataka (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
38. Consider the following statements regarding
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act,
41. With reference to Lymphatic filariasis (LF),
1971:
consider the following statements:
1. The Act extends to the whole of India.
1. It is a parasitic disease caused by
2. It makes ‘medical termination of microscopic parasite.
pregnancy’ legal in India under specific 2. It is a leading cause of permanent
conditions. disability worldwide.
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3. It can only be spread by the bite
choice of the women. of mosquito.
How many of the above statements is/are How many of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three
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(d) None (d) None
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39. Regarding the phenomenon of Temperature 42. With reference to Algal Blooms, Consider the
inversions, consider the following statements: following statements:
1. It is a reversal of the normal behaviour 1. In the favourable environmental
of temperature in the troposphere. conditions, Algae or Phytoplankton may
2. Inversions also cause intense multiply rapidly and form high numbers
thunderstorms and tornadoes because of cells and this is called an algal bloom.
of the energy trapped high up in the 2. Algal blooms can be of any colour.
atmosphere.
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3. Most algal blooms are not harmful but

3. Air density increases with increasing some produce toxins.
height during an inversion.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are
How many of the statements given above are correct?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) All three
(d) None
(d) None
43. Consider the following statements:
40. With reference to International Criminal Court
(ICC), consider the following statements: 1. It belongs to South-western part of Syria
and also makes border with Jordan.
1. The International Criminal Court (ICC)
is established for the prosecution of 2. It is subjected territorial dispute between
individuals for genocide, crimes against Palestine and Israel.
humanity but not exclusively against 3. It lies on the western bank of Jordan
war crimes. River.

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 How many of the statements is/are correct 3. The H5N1 virus can easily be spread
regarding ‘Golan Heights’? from animals to humans.
(a) Only one How many of the statements given above is/
are correct?
(b) Only two
(a) Only one
(c) All three
(b) Only two
(d) None
(c) All three
44. Under how many of the following circumstances, (d) None
the Member of Parliament cannot raise a
question in Lok Sabha?
47. With respect to Prevention of Sexual
1. If the question’s subject matter is pending harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act,
judgment before any court of law or any consider the following statements:
other tribunal.
1. The District Officer will form the
2. If the question seeks information on Complaints committee both at district as
matters which may weaken the unity well as block level.
and integrity of the country.
2. It also provides safeguards against false

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3. If the query raises larger issues of or malicious charges.
policy.
3. Under the Act, every employer is required
4. If the query is under consideration before to constitute an Internal Complaints
a Parliamentary Committee Committee at each office or branch with
Select the correct answer using the code given 10 or more employees.
below: Which of the statement given above is/are
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(a) Only one correct?

(b) Only two (a) 2 only

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(d) All four (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
45. With reference to Jet Streams, consider the
following statements: 48. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Jet streams occur in the Northern PM SVANidhi Scheme:
Hemisphere only. 1. The Scheme is available for beneficiaries
2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. belonging to only those States/UTs which
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have notified Rules and Scheme under

3. The temperature inside the eye of a Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood
cyclone is nearly 10°C lesser than that of and Regulation of Street Vending) Act,
the surroundings. 2014.
How many of the statements given above is/ 2. This centrally sponsored scheme is
are correct? available to all street vendors engaged in
(a) Only one vending in urban areas.

(b) Only two Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(c) All three
(a) 1 only
(d) None
(b) 2 only
46. With reference to the avian flu subtype ‘H5N1’, (c) Both 1 and 2
consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is a type of influenza virus.
2. The virus can cause severe flu with a 49. Consider the following statements regarding
high mortality rate. Vikram-1 rocket:

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 1. It is a multi-stage launch vehicle. (c) All three
2. It has the capacity to put around a 300- (d) None
kilogramme payload into Low Earth
Orbit (LEO).
52. What is the primary purpose of GPS ankle
Which of the statements given above is/are monitors, recently seen in the news?
correct?
(a) Navigation assistance for visually
(a) 1 only impaired individuals.
(b) 2 only (b) Monitoring seismic activities for early
(c) Both 1 and 2 earthquake detection.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Providing real-time weather updates
through wearable devices.
50. With reference to the ‘Pink Amazon river (d) Tracking the location and movements of
dolphins’, consider the following statements: individuals under legal supervision.
1. The Pink Amazon river dolphins are the
most intelligent, with a brain capacity 53. Consider the following statements:
that is 40% larger than that of humans.
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2. They are the only species of dolphin in reservation of one-third of seats for
the Amazon. women in Panchayati Raj institutions
3. They communicate using high-frequency and offices of the chairperson at all levels
sonar clicks to build a three-dimensional of Panchayati Raj institutions.
echogram of their dark riverine world.
2. The state legislature shall mandatory
How many of the statements given above is/ reserve the offices of the Chairpersons
are correct?
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other level for the Scheduled Castes, the
(a) Only one
Scheduled Tribes and women as specified
(b) Only two in the constitution.
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(c) 3. The Nagaland Municipal Bill 2023 has
(d) None provided women’s reservation for the
post of chairperson in municipal bodies.
51. Gwalior, recently included in UNESCO’s How many of the following statements is/are
Creative Cities Network, has a significant correct?
cultural heritage, particularly in the realm
(a) Only one
of music. Consider the following statements
regarding Gwalior’s recognition: (b) Only two
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1. Gwalior has been chosen for its outstanding (c) All three
contribution to the preservation and
promotion of traditional music, earning (d) None
it a spot in UNESCO’s Creative Cities
Network. 54. Regarding Onchocerciasis (river blindness),
2. The city is celebrated for the Gwalior consider the following statements:
Gharana, a prominent school of classical 1. It is an infectious disease that can cause
music, which has played a crucial role in blindness and permanent skin damage.
shaping India’s musical traditions.
2. It is caused by the parasitic worm
3. UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network aims Onchocerca. volvulus.
to recognize cities that actively leverage
creativity and culture for sustainable 3. This neglected tropical disease (NTD) is
urban development. transmitted through mosquito bites.
How many of the above statements is/are How many of the statements given above is/
correct? are correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
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 (c) All three 3. Films with an ‘A’ or ‘S’ certificate
will require a separate certificate
(d) None
for exhibition on television, or any
other media prescribed by the central
55. Consider the following statements regarding government.
the ‘Dated Government-Securities’:
How many of the statements given above is/
1. RBI’s Public Debt Office (PDO) is the
are incorrect?
registry or depository of dated G-Secs.
(a) All three
2. They have a fixed tenure of five years.
3. Dated G-Secs carry a floating interest (b) Only two
rate, which is paid annually to the (c) Only one
bondholder.
(d) None
4. The coupon rate in capital-indexed bonds
is fixed over an acceptable inflation
index. 58. Consider the following:
1. Increased productivity
How many of the statements given above is/
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(a) Only one 3. Reduced Emissions
(b) Only two 4. Conservation Tillage

(c) Only three How many of the above given are pillars of
Climate smart agriculture (CSA)?
(d) All four
(a) Only one
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56. Consider the following statements regarding (b) Only two
the First Information Report (FIR):
(c) Only three
1. FIR is a crucial legal document filed with
the police to report the commission of a (d) All four
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cognizable offense.
59. With reference to Loss and Damage Fund,
2. It serves as the foundation for initiating
a criminal investigation and is often seen in news recently, consider the following
considered the first step in the criminal statements:
justice process. 1. This fund is a financial mechanism
3. The information provided in an FIR designed to address the irreversible
is admissible as evidence in court consequences of climate change.
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proceedings. 2. This fund recognizes to compensate

Which of the statements above is/are correct? for the real losses incurred by Forest
communities.
(a) 1 only
3. It excludes the non-monetary damages
(b) 2 only like to the core of human rights, well-
(c) 1 and 2 only being, and environmental sustainability.

(d) 2 and 3 only How many of the statements given above is/
are correct?
57. With reference to Cinematograph Amendment (a) All three
Bill 2023, consider the following statements: (b) Only two
1. The Bill adds certain additional certificate
(c) Only one
categories based on age.
2. The age endorsement within the UA (d) None
category by the Board will inform
guidance of parents or guardians, and will 60. Regarding Prevention of Money Laundering
not be enforceable by any other persons Act, 2002, (PMLA) consider the following
other than parents or guardians. statement:

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 Statement-I: 2. The scheme has been implemented by
The Act is against the criminal offence of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
legalizing the income/profits from an illegal Customs (CBIC).
source. 3. The GST Council in its meeting has given
Statement-II: extra time to registered businesses to file
appeals under the same tax rates being
The Act enables the Government or the public imposed earlier.
authority to confiscate the property earned
from the illegally gained proceeds. How many of the statement given above is/are
correct?
Which one of the following is correct in respect
of the above statements? (a) Only one
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (b) Only two
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-II. (c) All three

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II (d) None

are correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-I. 63. Consider the following:

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(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II Assertion (A):
is incorrect.
The Khoja community, originally Hindu
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement- converts to Islam in the 14th century,
II is correct. maintains a caste distinction that is not based
on religious affiliation but rather on birth.
61. Consider the following statements:
Reasoning (R):
Statement-I:
O The conversion history also reveals that
Globalisation motivates companies to Khojas, facing persecution, sometimes feigned
restructure their operations internationally adherence to Hinduism.
through outsourcing and offshoring of
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activities. Choose the correct alternative from the
following:
Statement-II:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
The phenomenon of globalization has led to
explanation of A.
an increased interconnectedness of economies
and businesses worldwide. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
Which one of the following is correct in respect correct explanation of A.
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of the above statements? (c) A is true but R is false.

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (d) A is false but R is true.
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
64. Consider the following:
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II is not the 1. Non-revolving nature
correct explanation for Statement-I 2. Shared among multiple households
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II 3. Collateral requirement
is incorrect
4. Government-funded
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-
How many of the above is/are the primary
II is correct
characteristic of household debt?

62. With reference to GST Amnesty Scheme, (a) Only one

consider the following statements: (b) Only two
1. As per the scheme, taxpayers could file
(c) Only three
these pending returns on or before 31st
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65. Consider the following statements: (a) Having a wide global distribution.
Statement-I: (b) Being a succulent plant.
Environmental DNA (e-DNA) refers to genetic (c) Bearing thick leaves and attractive
material obtained directly from environmental purple flowers.
samples such as soil, water, or air, without
(d) Growing exclusively in temperate
the need to capture or observe the target
climates.
organisms.
Statement-II: 68. Consider the following statements:
The use of e-DNA in environmental monitoring 1. Black holes are formed due to gravitational
allows scientists to detect the presence of collapse.
various species in an ecosystem, providing
2. This is essentially the contraction of a
a non-invasive and efficient method for
cosmological object, prompted by its own
biodiversity assessment.
gravity drawing matter outward.
Which one of the following is correct in respect
How many of the statements given above is/
of the above statements?
are correct?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is the correct (a) 1 only

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explanation for Statement-I (b) 2 only
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II (c) Both 1 and 2
are correct and Statement-II is not the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II 69. Recently the 33rd Conference of the WOAH
is incorrect
O
(World Organization for Animal Health)
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement- Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific
II is correct has been organized by which of the following
country?
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66. With reference to WiFi 7, seen in news recently, (a) Indonesia
consider the following statements:
(b) India
1. Wi-Fi 7 features will build upon, and
elevate, earlier Wi-Fi generations. (c) Bangladesh

2. Wi-Fi 7 can deliver massive throughput (d) Nepal

gains thanks to a wider channel and
capacity gains from 6GHz spectrum. 70. Which of the following statement is incorrect
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3. Wi-Fi 7 brings extreme data speeds to with respect to Global Fisheries Conference
new capabilities designed to support 2023?
large numbers of users and devices in (a) Representatives including the Asian
bandwidth-intensive environments. Development Bank and the Food and
4. It is going to build to support Wi-Fi Agriculture Organization of the UN, will
Alliance standards while keeping future attend the conference.
user needs and capabilities in mind. (b) An ‘Industry Connect’ session will engage
How many of the statements given above is/ industry stakeholders, policymakers, and
are incorrect? others to deliberate on critical issues.
(a) Only two (c) The theme of the conference is ‘Celebrating
Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth”.
(b) Only three
(d) The conference is organized under the
(c) All four
Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
(d) None
71. Which of the following statement is correct
67. What is the newly discovered epiphytic plant, regarding tantalum, recently found in Sutlej
Lysionotus, known for? River?

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 (a) The tantalum is transported to the rivers 2. It is an independent body.
through volcanic activity.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) The discovery is crucial for India’s space incorrect?
exploration, and tantalum is transported
(a) 1 only
to the rivers through sedimentation.
(b) 2 only
(c) Tantalum reached Himalayan Rivers
due to tectonic plate movement during (c) Both 1 and 2
earthquakes.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Tantalum is deposited in the rivers
through atmospheric precipitation. 75. Which river in India is designated as National
Waterway 1 (NW-1), and what major
72. Consider the following statements regarding agreement was recently signed concerning its
Anticipatory Bail: utilization?
1. The bail can be granted under the (a) Godavari River - MoU for sustainable
provisions of Indian Penal Code. fisheries
2. Only the High Courts and Supreme Court (b) Ganga River - MoU between IWAI and
have the power to grant this Bail. Amazon

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3. The bail shall be applied for by a person if
(c) Brahmaputra River - Agreement for flood
he/she anticipates arrest after occurrence
control
of a crime.
(d) Yamuna River - MoU for river cleaning
How many of the above statements are
project
correct?
(a) Only one
76. Consider the following statements about
(b) Only two
O India- ASEAN Millet Fest:
(c) All three 1. The ASEAN-India Millets Festival
aimed to promote awareness and create
(d) None
a market for millets in Southeast Asia.
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2. Millets are considered a sustainable and
73. What is/are the primary objectives of the draft
climate-resilient food choice, capable
National Pharmacy Commission Bill released
of growing on arid lands with minimal
by the Health Ministry?
inputs.
1. To enhance access to affordable and high-
3. Millets were highlighted as a solution
quality medical education
to reduce reliance on imported cereal
2. To ensure transparency in healthcare grains and increase self-sufficiency in
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service food production.

3. To replace the Pharmacy Act of 1948 How many of the above given statements is/
4. To establish a commission for grievance are correct?
redressed
(a) Only one
Select the correct answer using the codes given
(b) Only two
below:
(c) All three
(a) 1 only
(d) None
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only 77. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) All of the above the Virtual G20 Summit:
1. The Virtual G20 Summit aimed to address
74. Consider the following statements: challenges posed by climate change and
1. The UN Panel of External Auditors is explore renewable energy solutions.
responsible for conducting financial and 2. The G20 comprises 20 countries
compliance audits of UN entities only for representing the largest economies in the
specialized agencies. world.

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 3. The summit focused on issues such as 1. It is a joint Special Forces exercise
global economic recovery, public health, between the Indian Army and the French
and cyber security. Army.
Which of the statements above is/are correct? 2. The 14th edition of Vajra Prahar is
being conducted at Umroi Cantonment,
(a) 1 only Meghalaya.
(b) 2 only 3. The exercise aims at sharing best
(c) 3 only practices in areas such as joint mission
planning and operational tactics.
(d) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
78. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 and 2 only
the “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (b) 1 and 3 only
(AGNI) launched by the Central Council for
Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS): (c) 2 and 3 only
1. AGNI aims to promote research for (d) 1, 2, and 3
mainstreaming Ayurveda practices
through scientific validation and 81. Consider the following statements regarding
evidence-based appraisal. the anti-ship naval missile developed by

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2. The initiative encourages Ayurveda DRDO (Defence Research and Development
practitioners to report their innovative Organisation):
practices and experiences in various 1. DRDO has recently developed an anti-
disease conditions. ship missile named “Pralay.”
3. CCRAS will document and publish 2. Pralay is designed to be launched from
reported medical practices for commercial submarines.
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purposes.
3. It is an advanced version of the BrahMos
How many of the statements above is/are missile, jointly developed by India and
correct? Russia.
(a) Only one Which of the statements above are correct?
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(b) Only two (a) 1 and 2 only

(c) All three (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) None (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
79. Consider the following statements regarding
the India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue:
82. Consider the following statements regarding
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1. The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue involves the Rising Sun Water Festival:
the foreign and defense ministers of both
1. The Rising Sun Water Festival is an
India and Australia.
annual cultural event celebrated in
2. The dialogue aims to strengthen strategic Guwahati, Assam.
and defense cooperation between the two
2. The festival is dedicated to promoting
countries.
water conservation and sustainable
3. The 2+2 dialogue is an annual event. practices.
How many of the statements above is/are 3. Traditional boat races and cultural
correct? performances are key highlights of the
Rising Sun Water Festival.
(a) Only one
How many of the statements above is/are
(b) Only two
incorrect?
(c) All three
(a) All three
(d) None
(b) Only two
(c) Only one
80. Consider the following statements regarding
the “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” exercise: (d) None

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83. Consider the following statements regarding (a) To provide financial assistance for
the Ghol fish in Gujarat: renewable energy projects in developing
1. The Ghol fish is also known as the Black countries.
Spotted Croaker fish. (b) To compensate countries already dealing
2. The announcement about Ghol fish being with the adverse effects of climate
the state fish was made during the first change.
Global Fisheries Conference India 2023. (c) To support research and development in
3. Ghol fish is valued for its medicinal climate change mitigation technologies.
properties, and its bladder is among (d) To fund infrastructure development
Gujarat’s high-value exports. in host countries of climate change
Which of the statements above is/are correct? summits.

(a) 1 and 2 only

87. With reference to ‘Green Credits initiative’
(b) 2 and 3 only launched recently, consider the following
(c) 1 and 3 only statements:
1. It aims to encourage the use of renewable
(d) 1, 2 and 3
energy sources in the industrial sector.

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2. It Incentivize voluntary environmental
84. Consider the following statements:
actions across various sectors through a
1. Starship is a spacecraft developed market-based mechanism.
by NASA for crewed missions to the
3. It promotes sustainable agriculture
International Space Station (ISS).
practices in developing countries.
2. The Starship spacecraft is designed for
4. It establishes a fund for climate change
both crewed and uncrewed missions,
including interplanetary travel.
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areas.
3. Starship is a part of SpaceX’s Starlink
How many of the above statements is/are
satellite constellation, aiming to provide
incorrect?
global internet coverage.
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(a) Only one
How many of the statements above is/are
correct? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) Only three
(b) Only two (d) All four
(c) All three
88. With respect to India’s first X-Ray Polarimeter
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(d) None Satellite (XPoSat), consider the following

statements:
85. What is the role of the polar vortex in the 1. It aims to investigate and measure X-Ray
development of the Antarctic ozone hole? polarization in the energy band of 8-30
(a) It prevents the formation of the ozone keV.
hole in the stratosphere. 2. It will conduct spatial and temporal
(b) It accelerates ozone layer recovery studies of cosmic microwave background
through intermixing of air from polar radiation.
and mid-latitude belt of earth. 3. Study of space debris in Low Earth Orbit
is also be carried out by the satellite.
(c) It is a circular pattern of wind in the
stratosphere. How many of the above statements is/are
correct?
(d) It has no impact on ozone chemistry in
the stratosphere. (a) All three
(b) Only two
86. What is the primary purpose of the Loss and
(c) Only one
Damage (L&D) Fund established during COP-
28? (d) None

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89. Consider the following: Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Bovine Species Found In (a) 1 only
1. Indian Bison - Western Ghats (b) 1 and 2 only

2. Yak - Eastern Himalayas (c) 2 and 3 only

3. Vechur cow - Aravalli mountains (d) 1, 2 and 3

How many of the above pair(s) is/are correctly

92. Which of the following principles is
matched?
fundamental to quantum mechanics?
(a) Only one (a) Newton’s Laws of Motion
(b) Only two (b) Maxwell’s Equations
(c) All three (c) Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
(d) None (d) Boyle’s Law

90. Consider the following: 93. Which of the following statements regarding
Statement-I: the Governor’s powers in relation to Bills

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passed by a State Legislature, as per Article
The Governor is the nominal head of the 200 of the Constitution, is incorrect?
state.
(a) The Governor may give assent to a
Statement-II: Bill, reject a Bill, return a Bill for
reconsideration, or reserve a Bill for the
The real power is exercised by the Chief consideration of the President.
Minister of the State.
(b) The Governor Exercises discretionary
O
Which one of the following is correct in respect powers while withholding assent or
of the above statements? returning a Bill to the State Legislature.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (c) The situation of ‘withholding assent’ may
correct and Statement-II is the correct arise for a Private Members’ Bill, and the
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explanation for Statement-I. Council of Ministers’ advice is crucial in
such cases.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct but Statement-II is not the correct (d) The Governor must reserve certain Bills,
explanation for Statement-I. like those reducing the powers of the
High Court, for the consideration of the
(c) Statement-I is correct and Statement-II President.
is incorrect.
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(d) Statement-II is correct and Statement-I 94. Regarding vivax malaria, consider the
is incorrect. following statements:
1. Vivax malaria in India accounts for less
91. Consider the following statements regarding than 10% of malaria cases across the
The Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. world.
(CCIL): 2. Plasmodium vivax is a protozoal infection
1. CCIL primarily deals with clearing and spread via the Anopheles mosquito.
settlement of transactions in the stock 3. Plasmodium vivax is found mainly in
markets in India. Asia, Latin America, and in some parts
of Africa.
2. The European Securities and Markets
Authority (ESMA) withdrew recognition How many of the above statements is/are
from CCIL and other Indian Central correct?
Counterparties (CCPs) last year. (a) Only one
3. The MoU aims to facilitate BoE’s (b) Only two
reliance on RBI’s regulatory activities,
(c) All three
emphasizing the importance of cross-
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95. With reference to Right to Privacy, consider Which of the above statements is/are
the following statements: incorrect?
1. Right to Privacy is explicitly mentioned (a) 1 only
as a fundamental right in the Indian
(b) 2 only
Constitution.
2. The right to privacy was established as (c) Both 1 and 2
a fundamental right through a judgment (d) Neither 1 nor 2
affirming that it is an intrinsic part of the
right to life.
98. With reference to the Neo Buddhist movement,
3. Right to Privacy in India is absolute and consider the following statements:
can never be restricted or limited under
Statement-I:
any circumstances.
Neo-Buddhism, advocated by B. R. Ambedkar,
How many of the above statements is/are
aimed at uplifting former ‘Untouchables’
correct?
through a mass movement and instilling self-
(a) All three respect through Buddhist principles.
(b) Only two Statement-II:

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(c) Only one The Neo-Buddhist movement was both a
(d) None religious and socio-political movement among
Dalits in India.

96. With reference to Biodiversity Heritage Sites Which of the above given statements is/are
as recognized under Section 37 of the Biological correct?
Diversity Act, 2002, consider the following (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
statements:
O correct and Statement-II is the correct
1. These are unplanned and undefined sites explanation for Statement-I.
which aim to conserve areas with diverse
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
wildlife and rare species.
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correct but Statement-II is not the correct
2. It facilitates fossil bed exploration and explanation for Statement-I.
research.
(c) Statement-I is correct and Statement-II
3. The State Governments are empowered is incorrect.
to designate these sites in consultation
with local bodies. (d) Statement-II is correct and Statement-I
is incorrect.
How many of the above statements is/are
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correct?
99. Consider the following statements about
(a) Only one Maratha:
(b) Only two 1. The use of the divide and rule policy by
appointing Tulaji Angre, Maratha navy
(c) All three
admiral.
(d) None 2. In 1756, as a result of Battle of
Vijaydurg.
97. Regarding Jammu and Kashmir Reservation
3. Portuguese played important role in
(Amendment) Bill, 2023, consider the following
decline of Maratha navy.
statements:
How many of the above is/are the reasons for
1. The Bill aims to increase the number
decline of Maratha naval power?
of reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes
based on the Delimitation Commission’s (a) Only one
recommendations to nine.
(b) Only two
2. The Bill replaces the term “weak and
(c) All three
underprivileged classes” with “other
backward classes”. (d) None

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100. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements mentioned above is/
the Kisan Udan Scheme: are correct?
1. Kisan Udan is a government initiative (a) 1 only
aimed at enhancing air connectivity for
efficient transport of perishable goods. (b) 2 only

2. Under the Scheme, financial incentives (c) Both 1 and 2

are provided only to farmer producer (d) Neither 1 nor 2
organizations (FPOs), and agricultural
exporters, and not directly to individual
farmers.

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