1. Which of the following statements are true regarding nominated members in Union Territory legislatures?
1. The Puducherry Assembly allows up to three nominated members decided by the Union Government.
2. The Delhi Legislative Assembly provides for nominated members under the 1991 Act.
3. The J&K Reorganisation Act allows five nominated members, including women and migrants.
4. Lok Sabha still retains Anglo-Indian nominated members under Article 331.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding the PAC report on toll collection?
1. PAC recommended that toll collection must cease once capital and maintenance costs are recovered.
2. PAC suggested commuters should not pay full toll during road construction or repairs.
3. The 2008 amendment to NH Fee Rules prohibits perpetual tolling.
4. FASTag congestion issues were flagged due to scanner failures, with a call for on-site recharge and exchange services.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. Which of the following statements about the Ministry of Education’s new AI courses on SWAYAM Plus is/are correct?
1. SWAYAM was launched in 2017 as India’s indigenous MOOC platform.
2. The Cricket Analytics with AI course uses football data as a case study.
3. SWAYAM Plus is operated by IIT Madras with industry collaboration features.
4. All five AI courses provide certifications after completion.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
4. Which of the following statements about e-Sushrut@Clinic are true?
1. It is a lightweight, cloud-based HMIS designed for outpatient clinics and small hospitals.
2. It is fully integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
3. It is adapted from C-DAC’s e-Sushrut model already in use at AIIMS and other facilities.
4. It is developed exclusively for large tertiary care hospitals.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding the IISc study on glucose uptake?
1. The study highlights impaired GLUT function as a key factor in Type-2 diabetes.
2. Humans primarily rely on GLUT2 for glucose entry, while mice use GLUT1.
3. The research emphasizes glucose entry disruption rather than post-entry metabolism.
4. Restoring GLUT recruitment may emerge as a therapeutic strategy for diabetes management.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. Which of the following statements are true regarding commercial SAF production in India?
1. IOC’s Panipat refinery will start commercial SAF production by December 2025.
2. SAF can be blended with Aviation Turbine Fuel without modifying aircraft engines.
3. SAF is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.
4. India has mandated compulsory 10% SAF blending in domestic flights from 2025.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. Which of the following statements are true regarding Naegleria fowleri and PAM in Kerala?
1. Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba that infects humans through ingestion of contaminated food.
2. Kerala reported its first PAM case in 2016 and developed India’s first treatment protocol.
3. The global fatality rate of PAM is around 97%, though Kerala has reduced it significantly through early detection.
4. PAM is part of the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) spectrum, and climate change has increased its incidence.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2, 3, and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
8. Which of the following statements about India’s Draft SOPs for Animal Blood Transfusion & Blood Banks is/are correct?
1. Only healthy, vaccinated animals that are disease-free can donate blood.
2. Veterinary blood banks are proposed only in private hospitals.
3. The SOPs mandate voluntary, non-remunerated donations with owner consent.
4. A digital National Veterinary Blood Bank Network (N-VBBN) is envisaged.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. Which of the following statements are true India’s largest green hydrogen plant?
1. Green ammonia is produced using green hydrogen and nitrogen through the Haber-Bosch process.
2. Conventional ammonia production emits about 2 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of ammonia.
3. Green ammonia has applications in fertilisers, clean fuel, and power generation.
4. L&T Energy Greentech will build India’s largest green hydrogen plant at IOCL’s Panipat refinery.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
10. Consider the following statements regarding Bengaluru Rural Police’s new cybercrime initiative:
1. The initiative is spearheaded by Superintendent of Police (SP) C.K. Baba.
2. Citizens can now file cybercrime complaints online via email or WhatsApp using a QR code-enabled website.
3. The campaign highlights the importance of the “golden hour” in reporting scams to increase chances of fund recovery.
4. Only urban police stations are covered under this initiative.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
