1. Which of the following statements are true about the rainfall situation in Karnataka as of July 24, 2025?
1. Karnataka received 410 mm rainfall with no deviation from normal.
2. Kolar recorded the highest rainfall surplus at +42%.
3. The monsoon began on May 24, six days earlier than normal.
4. Widespread rains are expected to help reduce deficits, especially in interior Karnataka.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) All statements are true
2. Which of the following statements are true about the Draft National Telecom Policy 2025?
1. The policy aims to achieve 100% 5G coverage by 2030.
2. Lawful interception has been replaced with privacy-friendly frameworks.
3. The number of Wi-Fi hotspots has been increased to 10 million.
4. Quantum-secure networks are part of the cybersecurity focus.
A) 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements are true about RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) 2025?
1. The FI-Index reached 67.0 in March 2025, up from 64.2 in 2024.
2. The index measures access, usage, and financial literacy, each weighted equally.
3. Rural female online banking access increased from 17.1% to 30% between 2022–23 and 2025.
4. The FI-Index is scored from 0 (full inclusion) to 100 (exclusion).
A) 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) All of the above
4. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Lakshadweep coral study?
1. The study found that coral recovery begins immediately after a heatwave ends.
2. Coral cover declined from 37.24% to 19.6% between 1998 and 2022.
3. Reef responses depended on factors like depth and wave exposure.
4. The study emphasizes that only local restoration is enough to save the reefs.
A) 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 2 and 3 only
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding the recent discovery of rare earth minerals in Rajasthan?
1. The minerals were found in Bhati-Khera, Balotra district, in carbonatite and microgranite rocks.
2. China currently controls about 90% of the global REE supply.
3. India is the world’s largest producer of Rare Earth Elements.
4. The auction of this site is valued at ₹100 crore under NCMM.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
