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27 June 2025 08:57

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26 June 2025 12:42

Q3. Consider the following countries:

1.  Austria
2.  Bulgaria
3.  Croatia
4.  Serbia
5.  Sweden
6.  North Macedonia

How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

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26 June 2025 12:37

Q1. With reference to the Cloudbursts, consider the following statements:

1.  A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation that occurs in a short period of time.

2.  These sudden bursts of heavy rain can quickly dump large amounts of water, causing flash floods and landslides.

3.  Cloudbursts are often associated with cumulonimbus clouds and can be disastrous due to their intensity and localized nature.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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25 June 2025 13:23

Q2.Consider the following statements:

1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a think tank called the 'Club of Rome.

2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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25 June 2025 13:16

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24 June 2025 13:36

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1.  India’s first off-grid 5-megawatt green hydrogen pilot plant recently commissioned in Maharashtra.

2.  The initiative is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, a flagship Government of India programme that aims to reduce import dependence and improve energy self-sufficiency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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21 June 2025 10:24

Q2. With reference to NABARD Green Lending Facility (NGLF), consider the following statements:

1.  NABARD Green Lending Facility aims to provide financial support for projects promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation in rural India.

2.  It finances projects focused on energy efficiency, cleaner production, and overall sustainability.

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

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21 June 2025 09:38

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20 June 2025 13:08

Q2. With reference to Indus valley script, consider the following statements:

1.  Generally, the Indus Script was written from right to left.

2.  The script featured narrative imagery, combining text with depictions of humans, animals, and mythical creatures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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20 June 2025 13:05

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17 June 2025 11:50

Q5. With reference to the Rules pertaining to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India, consider the following statements:

1.  Duty-free import and domestic procurement of goods are allowed for the development, operation, and maintenance of Special Economic Zone units.

2.  Special Economic Zone units are eligible for 100 percent income tax exemption on export income under Section 10AA of the Income Tax Act for the first five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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17 June 2025 11:43

Q3. Which of the following countries open into the Mediterranean Sea?

1.  Turkey
2.  Cyprus
3.  Bulgaria
4.  Iran

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

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17 June 2025 11:38

Q1. With reference to the Char Dham Yatra, consider the following statements:

1.  Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage circuit in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

2.  It involves visiting four sacred Hindu shrines located in the Himalayas.

3.  The four shrines included in the yatra are Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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14 June 2025 13:50

Q3. With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:

1.  The United Nations General Assembly is the principal policy-making body of the UN, established under the UN Charter.

2.  Each member of the United Nations General Assembly has one vote.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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27 June 2025 08:59

Q1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide 55 liters of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC).

Statement-II:

JJM empowers Gram Panchayats and their sub-committees to plan, implement, operate, and maintain water supply systems.

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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26 June 2025 12:44

Q4. Consider the following statements about the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):

1.  The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is responsible for overseeing and regulating the insurance industry in India.

2.  It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

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

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26 June 2025 12:39

Q2. Consider the following rivers flowing through India:

1.  Indus
2.  Ganga
3.  Sutlej
4.  Brahmaputra
5.  Yamuna

How many of the above rivers originate from the Kailash Range in Tibet?

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26 June 2025 12:36

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25 June 2025 13:20

Q1. Consider the following countries:

1.  India
2.  Azerbaijan
3.  Turkmenistan
4.  Iran
5.  Israel

How many of the above countries are the members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

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24 June 2025 13:38

Q2. With reference to the Estimates Committee, consider the following statements:

1.  The Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee.

2.  It cannot suggest alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration.

3.  The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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24 June 2025 13:35

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21 June 2025 10:22

Q1. Consider the following countries:

1.  Armenia
2.  Azerbaijan
3.  Turkmenistan
4.  Iraq
5.  Israel

How many of the above given countries share a border with Iran?

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21 June 2025 09:26

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20 June 2025 13:06

Q1. With reference to the World Investment Report, consider the following statements:

1.  World Investment Report is an annual report published by the UN Conference on Trade and Development.

2.  It focuses on trends in foreign direct investment worldwide, at the regional and country levels.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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19 June 2025 10:17

The Government of India initiated Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran amid escalating tensions in the region.

The conflict between Israel and Iran had intensified, prompting urgent measures to ensure the safety of Indian citizens.

The Indian Embassy successfully evacuated 110 students from northern Iran, marking the first phase of this operation.

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17 June 2025 11:45

Q4. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is a global intergovernmental organization established in 1989.

Statement-II:

Currently, Pakistan is on the black list of the FATF.

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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17 June 2025 11:42

Q2. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), consider the following statements:

1.  It is a flagship scheme introduced by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

2.  Its primary objective is to provide clean cooking fuel to rural and deprived households.

3.  It aims to empower women and safeguard their health.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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17 June 2025 11:37

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14 June 2025 13:47

Q2. With reference to the Black Box, consider the following statements:

1.  Black Box is a small machine that records information about an aircraft during its flight.

2.  Most aircraft are required to be equipped with two black boxes that record the information about a flight and help reconstruct the events leading to an aircraft accident.

3.  The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) records radio transmissions and other sounds in the cockpit, such as conversations between the pilots and engine noises.

4.  The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) records more than 80 different types of information, such as altitude, airspeed, flight heading, vertical acceleration, pitch, roll and autopilot status.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?