Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India and choose the incorrect Statement :

A. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) spans from Sonnagar (Bihar) to Sahnewal (Punjab)

B. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) connects Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Mumbai) to Dadri (Uttar Pradesh).

C. The Dedicated Freight Corridors are designed primarily for passenger trains, reducing congestion on the existing railway network.

D. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) was established in 2006 for implementing DFC projects.

Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Agrivoltaic Farming :

1. Agrivoltaic farming enhances land-use efficiency by allowing solar energy production and agriculture to coexist on the same land.

2. One of the major disadvantages of agrivoltaic farming is that it significantly reduces crop yield due to excessive shading from solar panels.

Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT Platform :

1. WAVES aims to modernize Doordarshan’s legacy and expand India’s digital streaming ecosystem.

2. The platform collaborates with multiple government ministries to showcase archival content and docudramas.

3. WAVES exclusively features content in Hindi and English to cater to a global audience.

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Q.1.Consider the following statements regarding employment growth in India :

1. Between 2016-17 and 2022-23, India's employment increased by approximately 36%, adding around 170 million jobs.

2. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in India has remained stagnant over the past decade, showing no significant improvement.

3. The gig economy in India is expected to grow significantly, with its workforce projected to reach 2.35 crore by 2029-30.

Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding the Mutual Fund Lite (MF Lite) framework introduced by SEBI :

1. MF Lite aims to simplify regulations for actively managed mutual funds, making them more accessible to retail investors.

2. Passive funds under MF Lite replicate the performance of a specific market index without frequent portfolio adjustments.

3. The framework allows smaller and newer firms to enter the mutual fund industry by reducing net worth, profitability, and track record requirements.

4. MF Lite reduces compliance costs for fund houses and offers a faster approval process for launching new passive mutual funds.

Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding the Cruise Bharat Mission :

1. The mission aims to double both sea and river cruise passenger traffic by 2029, with a long-term goal of expanding sea cruise passengers to 5 million by 2047.

2. The implementation of the mission is planned in a single phase, focusing on infrastructure development and attracting international cruise liners.

Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS) :

1. CPPS aims to centralize pension disbursement across India under the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

2. Under CPPS, pensioners will be able to receive their pension through any bank, without requiring verification at a specific branch.

3. To be eligible for pension benefits under EPS, a member must have completed at least 15 years of service and attained the age of 58 years.

Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding the Asia Power Index :

1. The Asia Power Index is published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and evaluates the economic, military, diplomatic, and cultural influence of countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

2. India has surpassed Japan to become the third most powerful country in Asia, driven by its strong postpandemic economic recovery.