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Q2. With reference to the Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI), consider the following statements:

1.  Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI) is a geoengineering or climate engineering approach that uses aerosols to reflect sunlight into space in order to cool the planet and reverse or stop global warming.

2.  It aims to mimic the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by injecting sulfur dioxide (SO2) directly into the stratosphere, where it forms sunlight-reflecting sulfate aerosols.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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07 Jun 2025 11:38

Q4. With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements:

1.  The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.

2.  It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3-year term.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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07 Jun 2025 11:36

Q2. Consider the following countries:

1.  Canada
2.  France
3.  Germany
4.  Japan
5.  Italy
6.  China

How many of the above-mentioned countries are the member of the G7 Grouping?

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05 Jun 2025 09:04

Q2. With reference to the Population Census in India, consider the following statements:

1.  The first census in India was conducted in 1872 under Lord Mayo.

2.  Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.

3.  The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of India Constitution.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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07 Sep 2024 06:03

Q6. With reference to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, consider the following statements:

1.  The NFSA aims to provide food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate quantities of quality food at affordable prices.

2.  It covers various stages of life, including children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

3.  The NFSA is implemented through the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), which aims to distribute food grains to eligible households.

How many of the above given statements are not correct?

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07 Sep 2024 06:00

Q4. With reference to the Startup Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth (SAMRIDH) scheme, consider the following statements:

1.  The scheme aims to support and accelerate software product startups in India.
2.  It focuses on providing funding, mentorship, and market access to help startups scale their products and businesses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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07 Sep 2024 05:55

Q2. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Vertical Fiscal Imbalance occurs when there is a mismatch between the revenue-raising powers and expenditure responsibilities of different levels of government.

Statement-II:

States may face fiscal stress due to the imbalance which leads to higher borrowing and debt levels.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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07 Sep 2024 05:52

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06 Sep 2024 09:49

Q5. Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME), consider the following statements:

1. The Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions methodology is an innovative approach developed by the World Food Programme.

2. The primary goal of FRAME is to quantify the avoided methane emissions and other benefits from redirecting food loss and waste to direct human consumption through food recovery and redistribution operations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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06 Sep 2024 09:33

Q1. With reference to the Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS), consider the following statements:

1.  CPPS aims to modernize pension disbursements under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS).

2.  Under the CPPS pensioners of the country can receive their pension from any bank, any branch, anywhere in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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05 Sep 2024 08:26

Q5. With reference to the Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises (AgriSURE)Fund, consider the following statements:

1.  The AgriSURE Fund is a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the SEBI.

2.  AgriSURE Fund is registered as a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with SEBI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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05 Sep 2024 08:23

Q3. With reference to the review petition, consider the following statements:

1. A review petition is a legal mechanism that allows the Supreme Court to re-examine its own judgments or orders.

2. It is typically filed when there is new evidence or an argument that the court overlooked or misunderstood key facts or legal principles in its original decision.

3. Article 143 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the power to review its judgments or orders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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05 Sep 2024 08:17

Q1. Consider the following statements about the eShram portal:

1.  The eShram portal was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

2.  It aims to create a comprehensive national database of organised workers to facilitate the delivery of social security and welfare schemes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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07 Jun 2025 11:40

Q5. With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:

1.  It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates.

2.  It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.

3.  It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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07 Jun 2025 11:37

Q3. Consider the following statements about the Krishna River system:

1.  The Krishna River originates in the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.

2.  The Krishna River flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

3.  The Krishna River meets the Arabian Sea near Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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07 Jun 2025 11:35

Q1. With reference to the impact of changes in Repo Rate on the Indian Economy, consider the following statements:

1.  Increase in repo rate can attract foreign investment, leading to an appreciation of the Indian rupee.

2.  Decrease in repo rate makes borrowing cheaper for banks.

3.  Increase in Repo Rate leading to higher EMIs for borrowers.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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05 Jun 2025 09:08

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1.  The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.

2.   The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.

3.   There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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05 Jun 2025 09:01

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07 Sep 2024 06:02

Q5. Consider the following countries:

1.  Malaysia
2.  Indonesia
3.  Laos
4.  Thailand

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a border with Singapore?

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07 Sep 2024 05:58

Q3. With reference to the UNFCCC Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), consider the following statements:

1.  The Loss and Damage Fund under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was established during the COP28 conference in November 2023.

2.  The LDF aims to provide financial support to developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.

3.  This includes both economic and non-economic losses caused by extreme weather events and slow-onset processes like rising sea levels.

How many of the above given statements are not correct?

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07 Sep 2024 05:53

Q1. With reference to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), consider the following statements:

1.  The PAC examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on government expenditure to ensure funds are used as intended.

2.  The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

3.  No Minister can be a member of the Public Accounts Committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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06 Sep 2024 09:52

Q6. With reference to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), consider the following statements:

1.  The Central Industrial Security Force is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

2.  The primary Mission of the CISF is to provide security to critical infrastructure and large institutions, both governmental and private.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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06 Sep 2024 09:40

Q2. With reference to the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME), consider the following statements:

1. The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles scheme aims to promote the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles in the country through incentives and subsidies.

2. It is a part of India’s National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP).

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

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06 Sep 2024 09:32

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05 Sep 2024 08:25

Q4. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Drug repurposing is the technique of using an existing drug or drug candidate for a new treatment or medical condition for which it was not indicated before.

Statement-II:

The goal of drug repurposing is to quickly identify compounds with an established safety profile and known therapeutic advantages that may prove efficacious for other indications.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b)  Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c)  Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)  Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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05 Sep 2024 08:21

Q2. With reference to the relation between India and Brunei, consider the following statements:

1.  Brunei primarily exports crude oil to India.

2.  India and Brunei are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Commonwealth of Nations.

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

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05 Sep 2024 08:16

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