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Q.1. With reference to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) consider the following statements:

1. The INSTC aims to provide an alternative trade route between India and Europe by bypassing the Suez Canal.

2. The corridor involves a multimodal network of rail, road, and sea routes connecting India with Iran, Russia, and Central Asia.

3. Due to Western sanctions on Russia, all trade via INSTC has been suspended since 2022.

4. Azerbaijan plays a crucial role in the INSTC as a transit hub, linking Iran with Russia via the Caspian Sea region.

Q.2. With reference to the India-US TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) Initiative, consider the following statements :

1. The TRUST Initiative focuses exclusively on the development of 5G technology and its deployment in both countries.

2. It includes collaboration in the processing of critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies.

Q.3. Consider the following statements with reference to the MILAN exercise :

1. It is a biennial multilateral naval exercise.

2. It has been held at regular intervals since its inception by Indian Navy.

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Q.1. Which of the following is/are significant functions of INS Mormugao?

1. It is Equipped with surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles.

2. It is fitted with a modern surveillance radar that provides target data to the gunnery weapon systems.

3. It is enabled to fight under nuclear, biological and chemical warfare conditions.

Q.2. With reference to the EastMed Gas Pipeline Project, consider the following statements :

1. The EastMed pipeline is an undersea natural gas pipeline that aims to connect Israel’s gas fields to mainland Europe via Greece and Italy.

2. The project is primarily supported by the European Union as part of its effort to reduce dependence on Russian gas.

3. Turkey is one of the major stakeholders in the EastMed Gas Pipeline, as it provides key transit infrastructure for the pipeline.

Q.3. Consider the Following Statements on the Colombo Security Conclave :

1. Initially established in 2011 as a trilateral maritime security association comprising India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

2. In 2021 this forum was revived and expanded to include Seychelles & Mauritius.

3. The Conclave's primary objective is to establish a platform for enhanced collaboration in maritime security, addressing challenges such as narcotrafficking, human trafficking, piracy, terrorism, and extremism

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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Rash Behari Bose :

1. He was a key organizer of the Ghadar Mutiny and founded the Indian Independence League.

2. He presided over the Surat Session of Indian National Congress in 1907.