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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
Q1. {S&T – Defence} The Chamran-1 satellite was recently launched by which of the following countries?
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Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Recently, Iran successfully launched its Chamran-1research satellite into orbit.
The Chamran-1 satellite, weighing 60 kilograms, was placed into a 550-kilometer orbit and is designed to test “hardware and software systems for orbital manoeuvre technology”.
The Ghaem-100 rocket, which carried the latest satellite, is manufactured by the Aerospace Force of the Revolutionary Guard. It is the country’s first three-stage solid-fuel satellite launcher.
The Western nation views Iran’s space program as a potential cover for developing ICBM capabilities.
Answer: (a) Iran; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Recently, Iran successfully launched its Chamran-1research satellite into orbit.
The Chamran-1 satellite, weighing 60 kilograms, was placed into a 550-kilometer orbit and is designed to test “hardware and software systems for orbital manoeuvre technology”.
The Ghaem-100 rocket, which carried the latest satellite, is manufactured by the Aerospace Force of the Revolutionary Guard. It is the country’s first three-stage solid-fuel satellite launcher.
The Western nation views Iran’s space program as a potential cover for developing ICBM capabilities.
Answer: (a) Iran; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (a) is correct
Recently, Iran successfully launched its Chamran-1research satellite into orbit.
The Chamran-1 satellite, weighing 60 kilograms, was placed into a 550-kilometer orbit and is designed to test “hardware and software systems for orbital manoeuvre technology”.
The Ghaem-100 rocket, which carried the latest satellite, is manufactured by the Aerospace Force of the Revolutionary Guard. It is the country’s first three-stage solid-fuel satellite launcher.
The Western nation views Iran’s space program as a potential cover for developing ICBM capabilities.
Answer: (a) Iran; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 2 of 8
2. Question
Q2. {Prelims – In News} The term “Operation Sadbhav” recently in news is related to:
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
Operation Sadbhav launched in response to Typhoon Yagi, Operation Sadbhav provides humanitarian aid to Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It aligns with India’s “Act East Policy” and reflects its commitment to disaster relief in the ASEAN region.
Option (a) is incorrect
Operation Maitri Launched in 2015, Operation Maitri was India’s response to the earthquake in Nepal. It involved search and rescue operations, medical assistance, and the supply of relief materials to affected areas.
Option (b) is incorrect
Operation Samudra Setu was initiated in May 2020 to repatriate Indian citizens stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It involved deploying naval ships to bring back citizens from various countries.
Option (d) is incorrect
Operation Insaniyat was launched in 2015 to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of natural disasters in various countries, including Afghanistan and other nations. It reflects India’s commitment to humanitarian support globally.
Answer: (c) A humanitarian aid mission to ASEAN countries; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
Operation Sadbhav launched in response to Typhoon Yagi, Operation Sadbhav provides humanitarian aid to Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It aligns with India’s “Act East Policy” and reflects its commitment to disaster relief in the ASEAN region.
Option (a) is incorrect
Operation Maitri Launched in 2015, Operation Maitri was India’s response to the earthquake in Nepal. It involved search and rescue operations, medical assistance, and the supply of relief materials to affected areas.
Option (b) is incorrect
Operation Samudra Setu was initiated in May 2020 to repatriate Indian citizens stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It involved deploying naval ships to bring back citizens from various countries.
Option (d) is incorrect
Operation Insaniyat was launched in 2015 to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of natural disasters in various countries, including Afghanistan and other nations. It reflects India’s commitment to humanitarian support globally.
Answer: (c) A humanitarian aid mission to ASEAN countries; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
Operation Sadbhav launched in response to Typhoon Yagi, Operation Sadbhav provides humanitarian aid to Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It aligns with India’s “Act East Policy” and reflects its commitment to disaster relief in the ASEAN region.
Option (a) is incorrect
Operation Maitri Launched in 2015, Operation Maitri was India’s response to the earthquake in Nepal. It involved search and rescue operations, medical assistance, and the supply of relief materials to affected areas.
Option (b) is incorrect
Operation Samudra Setu was initiated in May 2020 to repatriate Indian citizens stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It involved deploying naval ships to bring back citizens from various countries.
Option (d) is incorrect
Operation Insaniyat was launched in 2015 to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of natural disasters in various countries, including Afghanistan and other nations. It reflects India’s commitment to humanitarian support globally.
Answer: (c) A humanitarian aid mission to ASEAN countries; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 3 of 8
3. Question
Q3. {Envi – Species} Consider the following statements about the Nicobar Pigeon:
The Nicobar Pigeon is the only living relative of extinct birds such as the dodo and the Rodrigues solitaire.
It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands.
Despite their swift and powerful flight, they prefer to forage on the ground.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Nicobar Pigeon is the only living relative of extinct birds such as the dodo, Rodrigues solitaire of Madagascar, and the spotted green pigeon of the Pacific Islands.
Statement 2 is incorrect
It is found across a wide range, including the Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Solomons, and Palau.
Statement 3 is correct
Despite their swift and powerful flight, they prefer to forage on the ground, feeding mainly on fleshy fruits and seeds scattered on the forest floor.
Conservation status:
IUCN:Near Threatened
CITES: Appendix 1.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Nicobar Pigeon is the only living relative of extinct birds such as the dodo, Rodrigues solitaire of Madagascar, and the spotted green pigeon of the Pacific Islands.
Statement 2 is incorrect
It is found across a wide range, including the Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Solomons, and Palau.
Statement 3 is correct
Despite their swift and powerful flight, they prefer to forage on the ground, feeding mainly on fleshy fruits and seeds scattered on the forest floor.
Conservation status:
IUCN:Near Threatened
CITES: Appendix 1.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
The Nicobar Pigeon is the only living relative of extinct birds such as the dodo, Rodrigues solitaire of Madagascar, and the spotted green pigeon of the Pacific Islands.
Statement 2 is incorrect
It is found across a wide range, including the Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Solomons, and Palau.
Statement 3 is correct
Despite their swift and powerful flight, they prefer to forage on the ground, feeding mainly on fleshy fruits and seeds scattered on the forest floor.
Conservation status:
IUCN:Near Threatened
CITES: Appendix 1.
Answer: (b) Only two; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 4 of 8
4. Question
Q4. {Agri – Food Security} The “food versus cars” dilemma in India highlights the competition for phosphoric acid between agricultural fertilizers and electric vehicle (EV) batteries. In this context, consider the following statements:
Phosphoric acid, primarily derived from rock phosphate, is essential for the production of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), a key fertilizer.
The shift towards lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries in electric vehicles significantly increases the domestic demand for phosphoric acid, impacting fertilizer production.
India has abundant domestic reserves of phosphoric acid, allowing it to meet all its fertilizer needs without reliance on imports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Phosphoric acid is a colourless, odourless crystal. It is not directly found in nature. It can be obtained from phosphate rock deposits.
Phosphoric acid is a crucial component in the production of DAP, which is one of the most widely used fertilizers in India.
DAP contains essential nutrients that support plant growth.
Statement 2 is correct
Phosphoric Acid is the source of ‘P’ in lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
These supplied more than 40% of the global EV capacity demand in 2023 — up from a modest 6% in 2020.
The rising use of LFP batteries in electric vehicles has led to a higher demand for phosphoric acid, which is a key raw material in these batteries.
This increased demand can divert phosphoric acid away from agricultural uses, thus impacting the availability of fertilizers like DAP.
Statement 3 is incorrect
India does not have sufficient domestic reserves of phosphoric acid. It imports a significant portion of its phosphoric acid and rock phosphate to meet its fertilizer production requirements.
This reliance on imports makes India vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets and supply chain disruptions.
India consumes 10.5-11 million tonnes (mt) of DAP annually, more than half of which is supplied through imports from China, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Russia, and other countries.
India imports phosphoric acid (mainly from Jordan, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia) and rock phosphate (from Morocco, Togo, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE) for the domestic production of DAP as well as other P-containing fertilisers.
In 2022-23,India imported DAP, phosphoric acid and rock phosphate worth more than $10 billion.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Phosphoric acid is a colourless, odourless crystal. It is not directly found in nature. It can be obtained from phosphate rock deposits.
Phosphoric acid is a crucial component in the production of DAP, which is one of the most widely used fertilizers in India.
DAP contains essential nutrients that support plant growth.
Statement 2 is correct
Phosphoric Acid is the source of ‘P’ in lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
These supplied more than 40% of the global EV capacity demand in 2023 — up from a modest 6% in 2020.
The rising use of LFP batteries in electric vehicles has led to a higher demand for phosphoric acid, which is a key raw material in these batteries.
This increased demand can divert phosphoric acid away from agricultural uses, thus impacting the availability of fertilizers like DAP.
Statement 3 is incorrect
India does not have sufficient domestic reserves of phosphoric acid. It imports a significant portion of its phosphoric acid and rock phosphate to meet its fertilizer production requirements.
This reliance on imports makes India vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets and supply chain disruptions.
India consumes 10.5-11 million tonnes (mt) of DAP annually, more than half of which is supplied through imports from China, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Russia, and other countries.
India imports phosphoric acid (mainly from Jordan, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia) and rock phosphate (from Morocco, Togo, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE) for the domestic production of DAP as well as other P-containing fertilisers.
In 2022-23,India imported DAP, phosphoric acid and rock phosphate worth more than $10 billion.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
Phosphoric acid is a colourless, odourless crystal. It is not directly found in nature. It can be obtained from phosphate rock deposits.
Phosphoric acid is a crucial component in the production of DAP, which is one of the most widely used fertilizers in India.
DAP contains essential nutrients that support plant growth.
Statement 2 is correct
Phosphoric Acid is the source of ‘P’ in lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
These supplied more than 40% of the global EV capacity demand in 2023 — up from a modest 6% in 2020.
The rising use of LFP batteries in electric vehicles has led to a higher demand for phosphoric acid, which is a key raw material in these batteries.
This increased demand can divert phosphoric acid away from agricultural uses, thus impacting the availability of fertilizers like DAP.
Statement 3 is incorrect
India does not have sufficient domestic reserves of phosphoric acid. It imports a significant portion of its phosphoric acid and rock phosphate to meet its fertilizer production requirements.
This reliance on imports makes India vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets and supply chain disruptions.
India consumes 10.5-11 million tonnes (mt) of DAP annually, more than half of which is supplied through imports from China, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Russia, and other countries.
India imports phosphoric acid (mainly from Jordan, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia) and rock phosphate (from Morocco, Togo, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE) for the domestic production of DAP as well as other P-containing fertilisers.
In 2022-23,India imported DAP, phosphoric acid and rock phosphate worth more than $10 billion.
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 5 of 8
5. Question
Q5. {IE – Industry} The BHASKAR digital platform is associated with:
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Explanation
Option (b) is correct
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform called the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR).
It is part of the Startup India program and aims to centralise, streamline, and enhance collaboration among key stakeholders in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through a one-stop digital platform.
Powerful search features and unique BHASKAR IDs for each stakeholder will facilitate easier interactions, enhance searchability, and enable efficient discovery of relevant opportunities and partnerships.
BHASKAR will serve as a vehicle for promoting India’s global reputation as an innovation hub, making cross-border collaborations more accessible to startups and investors.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform called the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR).
It is part of the Startup India program and aims to centralise, streamline, and enhance collaboration among key stakeholders in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through a one-stop digital platform.
Powerful search features and unique BHASKAR IDs for each stakeholder will facilitate easier interactions, enhance searchability, and enable efficient discovery of relevant opportunities and partnerships.
BHASKAR will serve as a vehicle for promoting India’s global reputation as an innovation hub, making cross-border collaborations more accessible to startups and investors.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform called the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR).
It is part of the Startup India program and aims to centralise, streamline, and enhance collaboration among key stakeholders in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through a one-stop digital platform.
Powerful search features and unique BHASKAR IDs for each stakeholder will facilitate easier interactions, enhance searchability, and enable efficient discovery of relevant opportunities and partnerships.
BHASKAR will serve as a vehicle for promoting India’s global reputation as an innovation hub, making cross-border collaborations more accessible to startups and investors.
Q6. {S&T – BioTech} With reference to Dyslexia, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Dyslexia affects an individual’s intellectual and creative abilities.
It is more commonly found in boys than girls.
Dyslexia can lead to difficulties in reading, writing, and processing language despite normal intelligence.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Explanation
Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder, affecting approximately 5%-10% of people worldwide.
Statement 1 is incorrect
Dyslexia does notreflect a person’s intellect or creative abilities. Many highly accomplished individuals such as Albert Einstein, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Charles Darwin have had dyslexia, showing that the condition does not diminish intelligence or creativity.
Statement 2 is correct
Dyslexia is more prevalent in boys. Studies suggest that boys are two to three times more likely to have dyslexia than girls, making this statement accurate.
Statement 3 is correct
Dyslexia can lead to difficulties in reading, writing, and processing language despite normal intelligence
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder, affecting approximately 5%-10% of people worldwide.
Statement 1 is incorrect
Dyslexia does notreflect a person’s intellect or creative abilities. Many highly accomplished individuals such as Albert Einstein, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Charles Darwin have had dyslexia, showing that the condition does not diminish intelligence or creativity.
Statement 2 is correct
Dyslexia is more prevalent in boys. Studies suggest that boys are two to three times more likely to have dyslexia than girls, making this statement accurate.
Statement 3 is correct
Dyslexia can lead to difficulties in reading, writing, and processing language despite normal intelligence
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder, affecting approximately 5%-10% of people worldwide.
Statement 1 is incorrect
Dyslexia does notreflect a person’s intellect or creative abilities. Many highly accomplished individuals such as Albert Einstein, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Charles Darwin have had dyslexia, showing that the condition does not diminish intelligence or creativity.
Statement 2 is correct
Dyslexia is more prevalent in boys. Studies suggest that boys are two to three times more likely to have dyslexia than girls, making this statement accurate.
Statement 3 is correct
Dyslexia can lead to difficulties in reading, writing, and processing language despite normal intelligence
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Q7. {Governance – Welfare} Consider the following statements regarding District Mineral Foundation (DMF):
DMF was introduced through the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act in 2015.
It is funded by contributions from mining leaseholders and aims to develop mining-affected areas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
In 2014, India’s mineral allocation process came under scrutiny following a report by the CAG. This led to a significant policy shift in 2015 when the government amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and introduced the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
DMF is funded by contributions from mining licensees and leaseholders and was designed to address the vision of including local communities as stakeholders in natural resource-led development.
As part of India’s ‘whole of government’ approach, DMFs are powerful tools for inclusive governance, transforming historically underserved regions by leveraging the country’s mineral wealth.
DMFs exemplify cooperative federalism, with District Collectors playing a pivotal role in fund allocation based on local needs. The introduction of the National DMF Portal has digitised administration and oversight, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.
The government is aligning DMF operations with central and state schemes, especially in aspirational districts, to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
In 2014, India’s mineral allocation process came under scrutiny following a report by the CAG. This led to a significant policy shift in 2015 when the government amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and introduced the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
DMF is funded by contributions from mining licensees and leaseholders and was designed to address the vision of including local communities as stakeholders in natural resource-led development.
As part of India’s ‘whole of government’ approach, DMFs are powerful tools for inclusive governance, transforming historically underserved regions by leveraging the country’s mineral wealth.
DMFs exemplify cooperative federalism, with District Collectors playing a pivotal role in fund allocation based on local needs. The introduction of the National DMF Portal has digitised administration and oversight, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.
The government is aligning DMF operations with central and state schemes, especially in aspirational districts, to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
In 2014, India’s mineral allocation process came under scrutiny following a report by the CAG. This led to a significant policy shift in 2015 when the government amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and introduced the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
DMF is funded by contributions from mining licensees and leaseholders and was designed to address the vision of including local communities as stakeholders in natural resource-led development.
As part of India’s ‘whole of government’ approach, DMFs are powerful tools for inclusive governance, transforming historically underserved regions by leveraging the country’s mineral wealth.
DMFs exemplify cooperative federalism, with District Collectors playing a pivotal role in fund allocation based on local needs. The introduction of the National DMF Portal has digitised administration and oversight, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.
The government is aligning DMF operations with central and state schemes, especially in aspirational districts, to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Q8. {DM – Issues} Consider the following statements regarding the Sardar Sarovar Dam:
It is located on the Narmada River in Gujarat.
It is the largest gravity dam by volume in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Rising water levels in the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat are raising concerns.
The heavy rainfall in the Narmada River’s upstream areas has led to large volumes of water being released from dams such as Indira Sagar and Omkareshwar.
Despite the increased water flow, the Sardar Sarovar Project dam has only opened a limited number of gates, which are insufficient to release the excess water.
Sardar Sarovar Dam is the concrete gravity dam built across the Narmada River.
It will be the third tallest concrete dam in India, after Bhakra and Lakhwar.
It is located at Kevadia in the Narmada district of Gujarat.
It is the second largest gravity dam by volume globally, behind the Grand Coulee Dam in the U.S.
It is part of the Narmada Valley Project — a major hydraulic engineering initiative involving the construction of multiple dams for irrigation and hydroelectric power on the Narmada River.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Rising water levels in the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat are raising concerns.
The heavy rainfall in the Narmada River’s upstream areas has led to large volumes of water being released from dams such as Indira Sagar and Omkareshwar.
Despite the increased water flow, the Sardar Sarovar Project dam has only opened a limited number of gates, which are insufficient to release the excess water.
Sardar Sarovar Dam is the concrete gravity dam built across the Narmada River.
It will be the third tallest concrete dam in India, after Bhakra and Lakhwar.
It is located at Kevadia in the Narmada district of Gujarat.
It is the second largest gravity dam by volume globally, behind the Grand Coulee Dam in the U.S.
It is part of the Narmada Valley Project — a major hydraulic engineering initiative involving the construction of multiple dams for irrigation and hydroelectric power on the Narmada River.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Rising water levels in the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat are raising concerns.
The heavy rainfall in the Narmada River’s upstream areas has led to large volumes of water being released from dams such as Indira Sagar and Omkareshwar.
Despite the increased water flow, the Sardar Sarovar Project dam has only opened a limited number of gates, which are insufficient to release the excess water.
Sardar Sarovar Dam is the concrete gravity dam built across the Narmada River.
It will be the third tallest concrete dam in India, after Bhakra and Lakhwar.
It is located at Kevadia in the Narmada district of Gujarat.
It is the second largest gravity dam by volume globally, behind the Grand Coulee Dam in the U.S.
It is part of the Narmada Valley Project — a major hydraulic engineering initiative involving the construction of multiple dams for irrigation and hydroelectric power on the Narmada River.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium
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