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SIA-A-GS I (1-A)
SIA-A-GS I (2-A)
1. Which of the following are the components 4. Recently, which state declared Kaji Nemu, a
covered under the Pradhan Mantri e-Vidya variety of indigenous lemons, as its state fruit ?
initiative ?
(a) Nagaland
1. Swayam portal
(b) Assam
2. Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge
Sharing. (c) Manipur
3. Indian Sign Language training for hearing- (d) Odisha
impaired students.
4. Activity-based learning with the use of
5. Consider the following industries :
Radio Channels.
Select the correct answer using the codes given 1. Air coolers

below : 2. Medical oxygen

(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Electrical lamp
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. Organic manure
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
5. Poultry
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which industries mentioned above belong to
2. Which of the following countries constitute the White category of industries in India ?
Golden crescent world’s largest illicit opium- (a) 1, 4 and 5 only
producing regions ?
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(a) Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand
(b) Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran (c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) Thailand, Vietnam and Laos (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) Afghanistan, Iran and Turkmenistan

6. Consider the following statements regarding

3. Consider the following statements regarding
the Cotton Corporation of India :
the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) :
1. It aims to enhance the quality and 1. It is the only public sector undertaking in
productivity of fruit crops across the the field of marketing of cotton.
country. 2. The Cotton Corporation buys cotton from
2. It provides access to high-quality and virus-
farmers at a Minimum Support Price (MSP).
free planting material.
3. It aims to implement a robust certification 3. It is under the administrative control of the

system of planting material under the Seeds Ministry of Agriculture.

Act of 1966. Which of the statements given above is/are not
How many of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) 3 only
(c) All three (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1 and 3 only

SIA-A-GS I (1-A)
7. “The Ningol Chakkouba festival”, recently seen Which one of the following is correct in respect

in the news, is celebrated in the state of : of the above statements ?

(a) Assam
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(b) Manipur
correct, and Statement II is the correct
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Nagaland explanation of Statement I

(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are

8. With reference to Hemophilia A, consider the correct, but Statement II is not the correct
following statements :
explanation of Statement I
1. It is a hereditary bleeding disorder from a
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is
faulty gene which triggers fatal bleeding

episodes. incorrect

2. Hemophilia A is caused by disruptions or (d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is

changes to the gene located in the X
correct
chromosomes.

3. The primary approach to treat haemophilia

10. Recently, the Indian Army conducted an
A is replacement therapy.

Which of the statements given above are exercise towards Humanitarian Assistance and

correct? Disaster Relief named :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Exercise Yudh Abhyas
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Exercise Milan
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Exercise Sanyukt Vimochan
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Exercise Vayu Shakti

9. Consider the following statements :

Statement 1 :
11. Which of the following fundamental rights
Green steel is manufactured using green
mentioned in the Constitution is enforced by
hydrogen, which could help reduce the steel
speedy trial ?
industry’s carbon footprint.

Statement 2 : (a) Article 20

Green steel produced using electric arc (b) Article 14

furnaces emits significantly lower levels of
(c) Article 22
greenhouse gases compared to traditional
(d) Article 21
blast furnaces

SIA-A-GS I (2-A)
12. With reference to the National Landslide 15. Consider the following statements regarding
Forecasting Centre, consider the following the National Mission for Manuscripts :
statements : 1. It has the mandate of identifying,
1. It aims to build suitable regional Landslide conserving and making accessible the
Early Warning Systems (LEWS-Region) for manuscript heritage of India.
all the states/UTs. 2. The mission is part of the Indira Gandhi
2. It will help to gather information on National Center for Arts, an autonomous
landslide causes. body under the Ministry of Culture.
3. It will alert local administration and Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
communities regarding landslides. (a) 1 only
How many of the above statements is/are (b) 2 only
correct ?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Only one
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Only two
(c) All three
16. With reference to 3D-printed brain tissue,
(d) None
consider the following statements :
1. The primary purpose is facilitating drug
13. Which one of the following countries does the
testing and studying neural diseases in a
indigenous community of Māori belong to ?
controlled environment.
(a) New Zealand
2. 3D-printed brain tissue replicates the
(b) India
complete functional capabilities of a natural
(c) Sri Lanka
human brain, including complex cognitive
(d) South Africa
functions.
Which of the statements given above is/are
14. Which of the following statements about the
correct ?
Kazan declaration is correct ?
(a) 1 only
(a) It is to strengthen multilateralism for global
development and security among BRICS (b) 2 only

countries. (c) Both 1 and 2

(b) It is a trade agreement to promote economic (d) Neither 1 nor 2

cooperation between the World Trade

Organization (WTO) members. 17. The U-Win portal is sometimes mentioned in

(c) It is an environmental treaty signed the news with reference to which of the
between the United Nations member following programmes ?
countries to reduce Greenhouse Gas (a) Financial Inclusion
emissions. (b) Universal Immunization Programme
(d) It is the comprehensive economic (c) Premier database of profiles of
cooperation agreement between India and scientists/researchers from all universities
Australia. (d) Investor facilitation portal

SIA-A-GS I (3-A)
18. Consider the following countries : 21. Which of the following statements is not correct
1. Sweden regarding the Polar Coupled Analysis and
2. Estonia
Prediction for Services Project (PCAPS) ?
3. Russia
1. It is a pilot project of the Scientific
4. Lithuania
5. Belarus Committee on Antarctic Research under the
Which of the countries mentioned above International Science Council.
borders the Baltic Sea ? 2. It aims to improve the fidelity of
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
environmental forecasting for humans in
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only 3. It will undertake research that leads to

improved service provision for vulnerable

19. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
communities.
(MASH) is related to ?
Select the correct answer using the codes given
(a) Inherited red blood cell conditions that
affect the shape of red blood cells. below :

(b) It is an inflammation of the liver caused by (a) 1 only

excess fat cells. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) It is a rare genetic disorder caused by a
(c) 3 only
deficiency of the enzyme acid alpha-
(d) 1, 2 and 3
glucosidase (GAA).
(d) It is a rare, inherited disease that causes
the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in 22. Consider the following statements with respect
the brain. to IL-35 Protein :

1. It inhibited pancreatic beta cell-attacking

20. Consider the following statements with respect
immune cells.
to the Green Tug Transition Program :
1. It is a key initiative under the ‘Panch Karma 2. It lowers the particular immune cells that
Sankalp’ to decarbonise maritime produce inflammatory chemicals.
operations in India.
3. It helps mitigate the progression of Type I
2. It aims to phase out conventional fuel-
and autoimmune Diabetes Mellitus.
based harbour tugs operating in major
Indian ports How many of the statements given above are

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct ?

correct ? (a) Only one
(a) 1 Only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 Only
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

SIA-A-GS I (4-A)
23. Which of the following is the primary objective Which of the statements given above is/are
of the BharatGen Initiative ? correct ?
(a) To enhance military communication (a) 1 only
systems using AI
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) To develop AI models for Indian languages
(c) 2 only
(c) To promote the use of AI in the Public
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Distribution System
(d) To promote the use of AI in agricultural
practices 26. Consider the following pairs :
Tourist
24. Consider the following statements with respect Sl. destinations
to Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Description
No. recently seen
Abhiyan :
in the news
1. The scheme aims to improve the socio-
1. Kokernag Famous for its
economic condition of tribal communities.
freshwater springs.
2. It will target specific tribal-majority villages
regardless of their population size or 2. Baradari World's highest steel
percentage of tribal residents arch rail bridge over the
3. Any additional funding needs for the Chenab River.
Abhiyan will be addressed by utilizing 3. Bhadarwah Called a mini Kashmir
savings from DAPST.
with grasslands and
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
valleys.
not correct ?
4. Doodhpathri Alpine Valley is covered
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only with snow-clad

(c) 3 only mountains and the

(d) 2 and 3 only meadows of Pine Fir and
Deodar.
25. With reference to The Coalition for Epidemic How many of the pairs given above are correct?
Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), consider the
(a) Only one
following statements :
(b) Only two
1. Its mission is to create vaccines and
(c) Only three
technological platforms to combat high-
priority public health threats and emerging (d) All four

infectious diseases.
2. CEPI is a collaboration involving public, 27. The LISA Mission, recently seen in the news, is
private, philanthropic, and civil a joint initiative of :
organizations. (a) ISRO and NASA
3. CEPI develops a safe and effective vaccine
(b) ISRO and ESA
in 100 days from the moment that a
(c) NASA and JAXA
pathogen is sequenced.
(d) NASA and ESA

SIA-A-GS I (5-A)
28. In which one of the following groups are all four Which of the statements given above is/are
countries members of BASIC countries ?
correct ?
(a) Brazil, South Africa, India and China
(a) 1 only
(b) Brazil, Australia, India and China
(c) Brazil, South Africa, China and Australia (b) 2 only
(d) Brazil, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore
(c) 1 and 2 only

29. Which of the following recently launched the (d) 2 and 3 only

‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ campaign to rapidly

improve health, nutrition, agriculture, and
32. Consider the following statements :
education in most underdeveloped regions ?
(a) NITI Aayog 1. Dholavira is a Harappan site from India that
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
(c) Ministry of Finance
2. Dholavira had an excellent water
(d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare management system.

3. India is developing a National Maritime

30. Consider the following statements about the
Heritage Complex at Dholavira.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization :
1. It is the central drug authority under the How many of the above statements is/are
Drugs and Cosmetics Act. correct ?
2. It is the regulatory body that controls the
(a) Only one
import of drugs into India and regulates
clinical trials. (b) Only two
3. The Drug Controller of India heads the (c) All three
Central Drugs Standard Control
(d) None
Organization.
How many of the statements given above is/are
correct ? 33. Consider the following information :
(a) Only one
Sl. River in State/Union
(b) Only two
(c) All three No. news Territory
(d) None 1. Siang - Nagaland

2. Tizu Zunki - Mizoram

31. Consider the following statements :
1. Industrial alcohol predominantly refers to 3. Shyok - Ladakh
ethyl alcohol meant for human How many of the above pairs are correctly
consumption.
matched ?
2. Industrial alcohol is used as an antiseptic
for medical purposes. (a) Only one
3. Industrial alcohol is classified as (b) Only two
“intoxicating liquor" under the Union List of
(c) All three
the Seventh Schedule of the Indian
Constitution. (d) None

SIA-A-GS I (6-A)
34. Which of the following statements is correct 36. With reference to the National Rating System

regarding the term “GAURAV” that was recently for Green Buildings in India-GRIHA, consider
the following statements :
seen in the news ?
1. GRIHA is a tool to evaluate greenhouse gas
(a) It is a long-range air-launched 1,000 kg
(GHG) reduction from habitats to mitigate
class glide bomb developed by India’s climate change in the nationally determined
DRDO. contributions.

(b) It is a government scheme that aims to 2. The 2024 summit underscores the critical
role of transitioning the built environment
improve the socio-economic conditions of
towards sustainability as a cornerstone of
the particularly vulnerable tribal groups
effective climate action.
(PVTGs). Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(c) It is a prestigious award conferred upon (a) 1 only

Indian Army personnel for exceptional (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
gallantry during military operations.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) It is the upcoming Indian space mission to

Venus planned by ISRO. 37. Consider the following pairs :

Government
Initiatives
35. With reference to Manama Dialogue, consider Sl.
recently Related to
the following statements : No.
seen in the
1. It is a unique forum for ministers and news
decision-makers to discuss the foreign 1. SCAN portal - Tool to improve logistics
policy, defence, and security issues facing efficiency and reduce
cost in the public
the Middle East.
distribution system.
2. The theme of the Manama Dialogue 2024 is
2. Anna Chakra - Portal for subsidy claims
"Middle East leadership in shaping regional portal under the National Food
prosperity and security.” Security Act.
3. It is organised by the Ministry of External 3. Rangeen - Provide information on
Machhli App popular ornamental fish
Affairs, Government of India.
species in eight Indian
Which of the statements given above are
languages.
correct? How many of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct ?

(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one

(b) Only two
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) All three
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

SIA-A-GS I (7-A)
38. Recently, the International Centre for 40. Consider the following pairs :

Integrated Mountain Development released Sl. Naval Types

2024 Hindu Kush Himalayas snow updates. In No. Vehicles

this regard, consider the following statements : 1. INS Tushil - Second Arihant-

1. Snow persistence refers to the duration of Class submarine

2. INS - Stealth-guided
time snow remains on the ground.
Sandhayak missile frigate
2. In India, snow persistence has significantly
3. INS - Survey Vessel Large
increased in the Ganga, the Brahmaputra,
Arighaat ship
and the Indus River basins.
How many of the above pairs are correctly
3. The river basins in the Hindu Kush
matched ?
Himalayas provide water to almost one-
(a) Only one
fourth of the world’s population.
(b) Only two
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? (c) All three
(a) 1 only (d) None
(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 41. With reference to the advancement of Artificial

(d) 2 and 3 only Intelligence in various fields, consider the
following statements :

39. With reference to extrachromosomal DNA 1. The AgeXtend platform is an advanced AI-

(ecDNA), consider the following statements : based automation designed to ensure

1. Extrachromosomal DNA is the breakdown quality inspection of bed sheets used in

trains.
of DNA from the main chromosome and
2. The LISA system is a tool that efficiently
forms a circular structure that floats freely
cuts down the time taken to identify viable
inside the nucleus.
molecules with geroprotectors.
2. Smoking and genetic mutations trigger
3. AI washing is synonymous with
DNA damage that could lead to the
greenwashing in which businesses claim
formation of ecDNA.
that the products delivered are integrated
3. ecDNA is highly prevalent in liposarcomas,
with artificial intelligence.
brain tumors, and breast cancers. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? correct ?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

SIA-A-GS I (8-A)
42. Which of the following recently announced the 45. What is the objective of 'Pradhan Mantri

annual ‘Champions of the Earth award’, which Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)' ?
recognizes the trailblazers who are leading (a) The scheme aims to improve the quality of
efforts to protect people and the planet ?
Education at all levels by infusing quality
(a) United Nations Environment Program
and excellence into our teaching.
(b) United Nations Development Program
(b) The scheme aims to attain higher access,
(c) Global Green Growth Institute
equity, and excellence levels in the State's
(d) World Wide Fund for Nature
higher education system with greater

43. With reference to Mission Basundhara, responsiveness.

consider the following statements : (c) The scheme is a nationwide initiative in

1. It is a Central Sector scheme launched by India that aims to improve the quality of
the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
education and reading and writing skills of
2. It is a flagship programme aimed at
children in primary schools.
granting land rights to the indigenous
(d) The scheme aims to provide multi-mode
people of all northeastern states.
access to Education through digital, online,
3. It aims to achieve the goal of 100 per cent

digitalisation of maps and total integration and on-air platforms to minimise learning

of land records under the Digital India Land losses.

Record Modernisation Programme.

How many of the statements given above are 46. With reference to the 'Hong Kong Convention',
not correct ?
which of the following statements is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) It is a declaration against the Abuse of the
(c) 3 only
Elderly.
(d) None of the above
(b) It aims to ensure safe and environmentally

44. Which one of the following publishes the sound ship recycling.

Poverty, Prosperity and Planet Report ? (c) It is the sole legally binding international
(a) United Nations Development Programme multilateral treaty on cybercrime.
(b) World Bank
(d) It is an international treaty that promotes
(c) International Monetary Fund
the use of mediation to resolve commercial
(d) Global Environment Facility
disputes across borders.

SIA-A-GS I (9-A)
47. Consider the following statement regarding the 49. With reference to the ‘infexnTM’, sometimes
ASMITA project : seen in the news, consider the following

1. The project aims to develop books in all statements :

scheduled Indian Languages. 1. It is the world’s first on-site genomics test

2. It enhances learning in Indian languages, for infectious disease diagnostics.

2. It is under the Initiative ‘One Day One
aligning with the National Education Policy
Genome’ to showcase the enormous
(NEP).
microbial potential.
3. This project is the collaborative effort of the
3. It is designed to detect any fungal infection
UGC and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti.
and detection of relevant antimicrobial
How many of the statements given above are
resistance genes within one day.
correct ?
4. It is a kit-cum-software solution and can be
(a) Only one
performed within a hospital.
(b) Only two How many of the statements given above are
(c) All three correct ?
(d) None (a) Only one
(b) Only two
48. Consider the following statement regarding (c) Only three

Kasturi Cotton Bharat : (d) All four

1. Kasturi Cotton’s initiative is led by

TEXPROCIL in collaboration with the 50. With reference to the Digital Postal Index
Number (DIGIPIN), consider the following
Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and the
statements :
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
1. DIGIPIN is assigned a unique six-digit
2. The program is promoted at national and
numeric code like a Postal Index Number
international levels, with funding
code (PIN-code).
distributed nationally rather than allocated
2. DIGIPIN helps in areas where no clear
to specific states.
address exists, such as rural regions,
3. QR-based certification technology and
forests, and water bodies.
Blockchain-based software platforms are 3. The format of the DIGIPIN is intuitive and
used for processing and traceability. human-readable.
How many of the above statements is/are How many of the statements given above is/are
correct ? not correct ?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two

(c) All three (c) All three

(d) None (d) None

SIA-A-GS I (10-A)
51. Consider the following : Select the correct answer using the codes given
1. France below :
2. Kazakhstan (a) 1 and 2 only
3. United Arab Emirates
(b) 2 and 3 only
4. India
(c) 1 and 3 only
5. Saudi Arabia
How many of the above countries are part of (d) 1, 2 and 3

‘Exercise Desert Knight’ ?

(a) Only two 54. Consider the following statements :
(b) Only three 1. Golan Heights is a rocky plateau in
(c) Only four southwestern Syria.
(d) All five
2. Golan was bounded by the Jordan River
and the Yarmūk River.
52. Which of the following statements best
describes the ‘SWATI portal’ ? 3. The Golan was the home to the Druze, an

(a) To provide women citizens with easy access arab community that primarily lived in
to information on government schemes and Syria, Lebanon and Israel.
initiatives for women. How many of the statements given above are
(b) It is a Compendium of Indian Women in the correct ?
STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
(a) Only one
Mathematics, and Medicine) field.
(b) Only two
(c) It is designed for early identification and
tracking of the individual beneficiary (c) All three

throughout the reproductive lifecycle of (d) None

women.
(d) This portal has been developed to digitally 55. With reference to Formation flying technology,
monitor and track the restoration and consider the following statements :
repatriation of children.
1. Formation flying consists of maintaining a
desired relative separation and orientation
53. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about the status of the Most Favored between multiple spacecraft.

Nation ? 2. Recently, technology was introduced to

1. The most favoured nation (MFN) principle is make artificial eclipses in which one blocks
the multilateral trading system conceived the sunlight and the other measures the
after World War II. sun’s corona.
2. Under the MFN status, trading rights
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
depend on the individual countries'
(a) 1 only
economic or political situations.
3. The MFN status is obligatory for all the (b) 2 only

members of the World Trade Organization. (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

SIA-A-GS I (11-A)
56. Recently, the Central government implemented Which of the statements given above is/are
projects and schemes related to developing correct ?
Inland Waterways. In this regard, consider the (a) 1 only
following statements :
(b) 2 only
1. The Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) aims to
(c) 3 only
improve the navigability of the National
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Waterway 1 from Varanasi to Haldia.
2. The Jalvahak scheme incentivises the
movement of cargo via all national 59. Consider the following statements with

waterways, exploring the movement of reference to the Vaishvik Bharatiya Vaigyanik

cargo to boost economic values. (VAIBHAV) Fellowship Program :

Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It is implemented by the Indian Department
correct ? of Science and Technology (DST).
(a) 1 only 2. The fellowship is for scientists of the Indian
(b) 2 only
STEMM diaspora employed abroad in a
(c) Both 1 and 2
regular capacity.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The Indian researchers currently working
in India are eligible for this fellowship.
57. Consider the following Statements regarding
Charaideo Moidams : Select the correct answer using the codes given

1. It is a 700-year-old temple architecture below :

from Assam. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (b) 1 and 3 only
3. They are Similar to the pyramids of Egypt. (c) 2 and 3 only
How many of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
incorrect ?
(a) Only one
60. Consider the following statements with respect
(b) Only two
to Drishti 10 Starliner :
(c) Only three
1. It is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle developed
(d) All four
by the Defence Research and Development

58. With reference to GROWTH-India Telescope, Organisation.

consider the following statements : 2. It is India's first High-altitude long-
1. It is India's only fully robotic optical endurance drone.
research telescope positioned in Nainital. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
2. It is the largest telescope in India for the
(a) 1 only
study of celestial objects at optical
(b) 2 only
wavelengths.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. It is a joint venture by IIT Bombay and the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA).

SIA-A-GS I (12-A)
61. Consider the following statements with respect Which of the statements given above is/are not
to Amrit Bharat Station Scheme : correct ?
1. The Scheme aims to enhance and
(a) 1 Only
modernise railway stations throughout the
(b) 2 Only
Indian Railways network.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. The Scheme involves developing kiosks for
local products through schemes like 'One (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Station One Product'.
3. Among the stations identified under this 64. Consider the following statements regarding
Scheme, Maharashtra has the highest the Gram Manchitra application :
number of stations.
1. The Ministry of Rural Development had
How many of the above statements is/are
launched this application.
correct ?
(a) Only one 2. This application facilitates a Geo-Spatial

(b) Only two Based Decision Support System

(c) All three for Panchayats.
(d) None Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
62. Consider the following statements with respect
(b) 2 only
to the All India Initiative on Creative Economy
(AIICE) : (c) Both 1 and 2

1. It was launched under the Startup India (d) Neither 1 nor 2

initiative by the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry 65. Consider the following statements with
2. It aims to promote MSMEs and local
reference to project CHAPEA :
artisans and address copyright issues.
1. It is a series of analogue
Which of the statements given above is/are
missions conducted by NASA
correct ?
(a) 1 only 2. This project will simulate year-long stays on
(b) 2 only the surface of the Moon.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. The crew will enter the simulated space,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
experiencing scenarios like spacewalks,
growing vegetables, and prolonged
63. Consider the following statements regarding
isolation.
the Climate Smart Agritech cohort :
1. It is an initiative of the Global Environment How many of the statements· given above are
Facility that focuses on enhancing correct ?
agricultural productivity. (a) Only one
2. It supports startups and small—to (b) Only two
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to
(c) All three
develop climate-resilient agricultural
(d) None
technologies.

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66. Consider the following statements with How many of the statements given above are
reference to Dhokra Shilpkala : correct ?
1. Its origin can be traced back to the tribal
(a) Only one
communities residing in the regions of
(b) Only two
Northeastern India.
(c) All three
2. It is a remarkable technique of metal
casting, which involves using the lost wax (d) None

casting method.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? 69. Consider the following statements with respect
(a) 1 only to child adoptions in India :
(b) 2 only
1. Any single person can adopt only a child of
(c) Both 1 and 2
his/her same gender.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. A couple can adopt a child only if they have

67. Consider the following statements regarding a stable marital relationship for two years.
the SEHER Programme : 3. The age difference between the child and
1. The program is an initiative of NITI Aayog's the adoptive parent(s) should be at least 25
Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)
years.
and TransUnion CIBIL.
Which of the statements given above are
2. SEHER is a financial grant program
correct?
designed to directly fund women
entrepreneurs in rural areas. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
70. The Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme

68. Consider the following statements regarding (TRRP) is an international community-based

Operation AMRITH : effort to bolster risk prevention and mitigation

1. Operation AMRITH is a nationwide across global coastal zones. Which of the
campaign to enforce stricter antibiotic
following organisations is superheaded by it ?
regulations to combat antimicrobial
(a) World Bank
resistance.
(b) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk
2. It enforces the original H1 rule, mandating
a doctor’s prescription for acquiring any Reduction

class of antibiotics. (c) United Nations Educational, Scientific and

3. Till now, the H1 rule has not been adopted Cultural Organization
by any state government in India. (d) United Nations Development Programme

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71. Consider the following statements with Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
reference to the National Transit Pass System : not correct ?
1. It is an online transit permit for (a) 1 only
transporting forest products obtained from (b) 3 only
all sources, such as private lands and
(c) 2 and 3 only
government-owned forests.
(d) 2 only
2. The users can self-generate No Objection
Certificates for regulated species.
74. Consider the following statements with respect
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
to the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ Scheme :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 1. It aims to provide drone rental services at

(c) Both 1 and 2 subsidised prices for agricultural purposes

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 to women farmers.

2. It is a Central Sector Scheme.

72. Consider the following statements with respect Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
to the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme : correct ?
1. It is a Central Sector scheme.
(a) 1 only
2. It provides scholarships of up to 50 per cent
(b) 2 only
of the course fee to meritorious students
(c) Both 1 and 2
pursuing higher education.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct ?
(a) 1 only 75. Consider the following statements with respect

(b) 2 only to Equatorial Electrojet :

(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is a narrow band of current flowing in the

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 ionosphere at the geographic equator.

2. This unique phenomenon occurs at an

73. Consider the following statements with respect altitude of more than 200 km from the
to the Anusandhan National Research
earth's surface.
Foundation (ANRF) :
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
1. It is a statutory body.
correct ?
2. It functions under the Science and
(a) 1 only
Engineering Research Board (SERB).
(b) 2 only
3. It is an apex body that provides a high-level
(c) Both 1 and 2
strategic direction of scientific research in
India. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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76. “She was one of the first Indian rulers to lead 3. The campaign can aid in achieving the
an armed rebellion against the British East Sustainable Development Goal of
India Company in 1824, opposing the eliminating child marriage.
implementation of the Doctrine of Lapse. The 4. Child Marriage Prohibition Officers are
British imprisoned her in the Bailhongal Fort. appointed to meet the goals of the
Her first victory against the British forces is still campaign.
honoured annually in October during the Which of the statements given above is/are
‘Kittur Utsava’.” correct ?
Which of the following personalities is (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
described above ?
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) Rani Lakshmibai
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(b) Rani Chennamma
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Rani Velu Nachiyar
(d) Rani Chennabhairadevi
79. Consider the following :
1. Silicosis
77. With reference to Guru Nanak, consider the
2. Anthracosis
following statements :
3. Byssinosis
1. He was preaching Sikhism during the rule
4. Bagassosis
of the Lodhi and Mughal dynasties in India.
5. Asbestosis
2. He wrote a book named ‘Dasam Granth’
6. Farmer’s lung
about Sikhism.
Which of the above are Occupational Lung
3. Janam Sakhis contains anecdotes on his
Diseases ?
interactions with other saints.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
How many of the above statements is/are
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
correct ?
(a) Only one (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

(b) Only two (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only

(c) All three

(d) None 80. Which one of the following denotes ‘Sea
groynes’ ?

78. With reference to the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (a) It is an endemic marine organism in India.

campaign, consider the following statements : (b) It is a structure that protects the shore from
1. It is an initiative by the Ministry of Social seawater incursion.
Justice and Empowerment. (c) It is an artificial reef that reduces wave
2. The ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' portal helps in energy.
reporting cases of child marriage. (d) None of the above

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81. With reference to the impacts of greening of 85. The research work of Daron Acemoglu, Simon
Antarctica, consider the following statements : Johnson, and James Robinson, the Nobel Prize
1. Extension in range of native plants winners for Economics in 2024, relates to:
2. Extinction of endemic bacteria (a) the effects of monetary policy on inflation
3. Introduction of invasive flora (b) the role of institutions in economic

How many of the above statements is/are development

(c) the impact of globalisation on trade
correct ?
(d) the relationship between technology and
(a) Only one
unemployment
(b) Only two
(c) All three
86. Which of the following is not correct about the
(d) None
B20 summit ?
(a) It is the business dialogue forum of G20.
82. Which one of the following categories does
(b) It is held annually in Brazil.
‘extremophiles’ belong to ?
(c) It focuses on addressing global economic
(a) Reptiles challenges.
(b) Plants (d) The 2024 theme of the summit is Inclusive
(c) Birds Growth for a Sustainable Future
(d) Microbes
87. With reference to Article 142 in the
83. Which of the following is correct about the Constitution of India, consider the following
Northern Bald Ibis species ? statements :
(a) It is a subspecies of vultures found 1. It empowers the Supreme Court to
exclusively in the Himalayas and the formulate guidelines to ensure complete
Tibetan Plateau mountainous regions. justice in specific matters.

(b) It is a critically endangered primate monkey 2. The powers of the Supreme Court under

species in Europe. Article 142 are a part of the basic structure

of the Indian Constitution.
(c) It is a rare hairless bat species recently
Which of the statements given above is/are
discovered in Sumatra Island caves.
correct ?
(d) It is an endangered bird species that was
(a) 1 only
extinct in Europe and has been revived
(b) 2 only
recently.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
84. Which one of the following denotes tuberculosis
disease in which patients do not show any of
88. Which one of the following countries do
the characteristic symptoms, like cough, Baalbek, Anjar and Rachid Karami
associated with it ? International Fair of Tripoli belong to ?
(a) Disseminated tuberculosis (a) Israel
(b) Active tuberculosis (b) Lebanon
(c) Miliary tuberculosis (c) Ukraine
(d) Subclinical tuberculosis (d) Iraq

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89. With reference to the International Maritime Which one of the following is correct in respect
Organization(IMO), consider the following of the above statements ?
statements : (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
1. IMO is a specialised agency of the United correct and Statement-II explains
Nations. Statement-I
2. The IMO Council is elected by the Assembly (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
of all Member States for terms of ten years. correct, but Statement-II does not explain
3. India has never been elected to the IMO Statement-I
Council. (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
4. IMO aims to improve efficiency in shipping incorrect
and control marine pollution by ships. (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only 92. Consider the following statements with respect
(b) 2 and 4 only to Metal-Air batteries :
(c) 3 and 4 only 1. It contains an “Air Electrode” Anode and a
(d) 1 and 4 only “Metal Electrode” Cathode.
2. Most of the cell volume is occupied by the
90. With reference to Santa Ana winds, consider anodic material.
the following statements : 3. The electrolyte can be of aqueous or non-
1. The winds blow when high pressure aqueous nature.
prevails in the Great Basin and low How many of the statements given above are
pressure over California’s coast. correct ?
2. It causes wildfires in Malibu due to (a) Only one
extremely low moisture winds as they move (b) Only two
over the mountain passes. (c) All three
Which of the above statements is/are not (d) None
correct ?
(a) 1 only 93. Consider the following statements with respect
(b) 2 only to The National Medical Register (NMR) :
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is a centralised database of registered
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 medical practitioners in Allopathy and
AYUSH medicine in the country.
91. Consider the following statements : 2. It is maintained by the National Medical
Statement-I : Commission.
The Keystone role of a species is the Which of the statements given above is/are
intrinsic property of the species. correct ?
Statement-II : (a) 1 only
The Keystone role can be carried out by (b) 2 only
another species in case of absence of the (c) Both 1 and 2
earlier keystone species. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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94. The Government of India have signed an How many of the statements given above is/are
agreement for loan for the construction of correct ?
Green National Highways Corridor Project from (a) Only one
which of the following organisations ? (b) Only two
(a) World Bank (c) All three

(b) International Monetary Fund (d) None

(c) United Nations Environment Programme

(d) United Nations Development Programme 97. Consider the following :
Sl. Operation State/UTs
No.
95. Consider the following :
1. Operation - Assam
Sl.
Exercise Joint Nations Rakshak
No.
2. Operation Snow - Jammu and

1. Exercise Udara - India and Leopard Kashmir

3. Operation - Andaman and
Shakti Malaysia
Katchal nicobar
2. Exercise Mitra - India and Sri How many of the pairs given above are correctly
Shakti Lanka matched ?
(a) Only one
3. Exercise Pitch - India and
(b) Only two
Black Australia
(c) All three
How many of the pairs given above are not (d) None
correctly matched ?
(a) Only one 98. “Kindlins”, recently seen in the news, are
(b) Only two related to :
(c) All three (a) Carbon Capture Technique
(d) None (b) Silk Extraction from Moth
(c) Cancer treatment research
96. Consider the following statements with respect (d) Renewable energy sources

to Commemorative Postage Stamps in India :

1. The Proposals for the issue of 99. “Project-76”, recently seen in the news, is

Commemorative Postage Stamps can be related to

sent only by the Government. (a) Development of Indigenous nuclear

2. The Proposals should be sent at least two submarines

(b) Construction of a new class of conventional
years in advance.
diesel submarines
3. Stamps on living personalities can be
(c) Construction of the Indian Space Station
issued only for persons who received the
(d) Namami Ganga Programme
Bharat Ratna Award.

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100. Consider the following pairs :
Sl. Corridors mentioned in
Their objectives
No. the news
1. India – Myanmar – - Bolstering the regional economic integration
Thailand Trilateral and expanding India's influence in
Highway Southeast Asia.
2. International North- - Connects Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to
South Transport Corridor the Caspian Sea via Iran
3. India-Middle East-Europe - Improve connectivity and economic
Economic Corridor cooperation between Asia and Europe.
How many of the pairs given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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