Q1.
Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution restricts free speech in which of the following situations?
1. India's sovereignty and integrity are at stake.
2. To maintain friendly relations with foreign countries.
3.Keeping an offender from being incited to commit an offence.
Select the correct answer code:
a) 1, 2
b) 1, 3
c) 2, 3
d) 1, 2, 3

Q2.
Consider the following statements on Population and Development Partners (PPD).
1. It is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes south-south collaboration in the fields of population and development.
2. It emphasises the importance of establishing systems to encourage development through the exchange of reproductive health (RH) and family planning experiences (FP).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3.
Consider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustards (GIBs).
1. Among the bustard species found in India, GIBs are the largest.
2. GIBs are regarded as the flagship grassland bird species and thus as barometers of grassland ecosystem health.
3. Gujarat has the highest concentration of GIBs in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1, 3
c) 1, 2
d) 1, 2, 3

Q4.
Consider the following statements in relation to the Rudreswara Temple in Palampet:
1. It has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list.
2. The Rudreswara temple was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya Empire by RecharlaRudra.
3. Granite is commonly used in building the temple.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. All of the above

Q6.
Consider the following statements in relation to the ‘Gross Environment Product' (GEP):
1. The GEP is the value of the ecosystem's products and services for human well-being and long-term economic and social development.
2. Green Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is one of the components of GEP (Green GDP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Q5.
With reference to the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), consider the following statements:
1. It was recommended by the Ministry of Finance's High-Level Inter-Ministerial Committee in 2017.
2. India's Reserve Bank rejected the concept of a central bank digital currency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q1.

Concerning the National Research Foundation (NRF), consider the following statements:
1. Research and Development (R&D), academia and industry will be better connected under the NRF umbrella.
2. In five years, NRF is expected to spend a total of 10,000 crores of rupees.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

        A.    1 only


        B.    2 only


        C.    Both 1 and 2


        D.    Neither 1 nor 2

Q2.
Concerning the National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics, consider the following statements:
1. In partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, it will be established as a research institute.
2. As a sunrise industry, the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector has been recognised by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q3.
Consider the following statements:
1. North America and Europe are connected to Asia by the Western Indian Ocean (WIO).
2. For the WIO region, the MASE programme is aimed at enhancing marine security.
3. Indian Ocean Commission is part of the MASE Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Q4.
With reference to the Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) programme, consider the following statements:
1. The SPR are massive crude oil stocks used solely for military purposes.
2. The International Energy Agency (IEA) mandated that member countries keep emergency oil inventories of at least 90 days' worth of net oil imports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2