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Q4. With reference to the Gini index, consider the following statements:

1.  The Gini index determines a nation’s level of income inequality by measuring the income distribution or wealth distribution across its population.

2.  The higher the Gini Index, the more unequal a country is.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q2. With reference to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), consider the following statements:

1.  It aims at regulating the securities market and safeguarding the interests of investors.

2.  SEBI is accountable to the Reserve Bank of India.

3.  It has judicial power in regulating the securities market.

4.  It was established on the recommendations of Rangarajan Committee.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q2. With reference to the Bond Yield, consider the following statements: 

1.  Bond Yield is the return an investor expects to receive each year over its term to maturity.

2.  The prices at which investors buy and sell bonds in the secondary market move in the opposite direction to the yields they expect to receive.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q4. Consider the following factors:

1.  The shift of the position of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) in summer, over the Ganga plain.

2.  The presence of Tropical easterly jet stream over the Indian peninsula during the summer.

3.  The presence of the high-pressure area, east of Madagascar, approximately at 20°S over the Indian Ocean.

4.  Differential heating and cooling of land and water.

How many of the above given factors are influencing the formation of Southwest Monsoon?

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Q2. With reference to the Mullaperiyar dam, consider the following statements:

1.  Mullaperiyar dam is situated on the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers in Tamil Nadu.

2.  Mullaperiyar dam is owned, operated, and maintained by Tamil Nadu.

3.  The primary purpose of the dam was to divert water to Kerala for irrigation and drinking purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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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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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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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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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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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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Q3. With reference to the Nipah virus (NiV), consider the following statements:

1.  The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus.

2.  Fruit bats are natural hosts of the virus.

3.  It was first identified during an outbreak in Bangladesh.

4.  There is no specific medication or vaccine for the Nipah virus.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q1. Which of the following are the main functions of WTO?

1.  To organize meetings of member countries to arrive at trade agreements covering international trade.

2.  To ensure that member countries conduct trade practices as per agreement agreed upon and signed by the member countries.

3.  To provide a platform to negotiate and settle disputes related to international trade between and among member countries.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Q3. With reference to the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, consider the following statements: 

1.  The Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme is a government initiative announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 aimed at generating formal employment in India.

2.  It aims to promote employment generation, enhance employability, and expand social security across all sectors, with a special focus on the manufacturing sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q1. With reference to the INS Udayagiri, consider the following statements:

1.  INS Udaygiri is the second among the seven Project 17A frigates under construction at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL).

2.  The Project is a follow-on of the Shivalik class frigates active in service.

3.  These multi-mission frigates are capable of operating in a ‘Blue Water’ environment dealing with both conventional and non-conventional threats in the area of India’s Maritime Interests.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q5. With reference to the Financial Stability Report, consider the following statements: 

1.  Financial Stability Report is a biannual report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

2.  It reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council on the resilience of the Indian financial system and risks to financial stability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q3. With reference to the Sariska Tiger Reserves, consider the following statements:

1.  Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Eastern Ghats.

2.  Sariska is the first tiger reserve to have successfully relocated Royal Bengal tigers in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q1.  With reference to the National Turmeric Board, consider the following statements:

   1. It aims to focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country.

2. The board is headed by the Finance Miniter of India.

3.   It focuses on the skill development of turmeric growers to add more value to their produce.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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