1. Which of the following statements are true regarding the CRIB blood group discovery?
1. CRIB was identified in a patient at R.L. Jalappa Hospital, Kolar.
2. CRIB belongs to the Kell blood group system.
3. The patient’s blood was incompatible with all tested donor samples.
4. The CRIB antigen was officially named by ISBT in Milan in 2025.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) All of the above
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding use of tech for crime detection in Bangalore?
1. Property crimes in Bengaluru rose by 10% between 2023 and 2024.
2. Over 5.75 lakh public CCTV cameras were geotagged for real-time police access.
3. Bengaluru Police implemented the Field Operation Platform (FOP) under the Safe City project.
4. Murders for gain increased from 17 in 2022 to 25 in 2025.
A) 1, 2, and 4
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements are true about Grihalakshmi scheme of Karmataka?
1. Karnataka plans to launch 5,000 JLGs under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme by January 26.
2. JLGs aim to facilitate financial inclusion, micro-enterprises, and collective loan repayment.
3. The Gruha Lakshmi scheme currently provides ₹3,000 per month to rural men.
4. The launch of JLGs is aligned with the golden jubilee of the Anganwadi system in Karnataka.
A) Only 2 and 4
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2
D) Only 2 and 3
4. Which of the following statements are true regarding President’s Rule in India?
1. President’s Rule can initially be imposed for a maximum of one year without any conditions.
2. Article 355 mandates the Centre to protect states from internal disturbances.
3. During President’s Rule, the High Court of the state ceases to function.
4. Extension of President’s Rule beyond one year requires certification from the Election Commission or an ongoing National Emergency.
A) Only 2 and 4
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2
D) Only 2 and 3
5. Which of the following statements are true about the Setubandha Vidwan Yojana?
1. It allows gurukul scholars without formal degrees to access research opportunities at IITs.
2. The scheme is administered by NITI Aayog and the UGC.
3. Fellowship includes ₹40,000/month for PG-equivalent researchers and ₹65,000/month for PhD-equivalent scholars.
4. The scheme limits research to Sanskrit and ancient scriptures only.
A) Only 2 and 4
B) Only 1, 3, and 4
C) Only 2
D) Only 1 and 3
6. Which of the following statements are true about Kaziranga Tiger Reserve?
1. Kaziranga has the highest tiger density in India, surpassing all other reserves.
2. The rise in tiger numbers is partly due to first-time sampling in the Biswanath Wildlife Division.
3. Infrared surveillance and M-STrIPES were used for monitoring and protection.
4. 113 trained female guards, called ‘Van Durgas,’ contributed significantly to conservation efforts.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 2, 3, and 4
D) All of the above
7. Which of the following statements are true?
1. TEMA India is the first private company to handle a core nuclear process traditionally managed only by BARC.
2. The new Palghar facility will manufacture heavy water itself for reactors.
3. Heavy water must be 99.9% pure to be effective in PHWRs.
4. India currently has a nuclear capacity of over 20 GW.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
8. Which of the following statements about NISAR are true?
1. NISAR is the first satellite to use dual-frequency SAR imaging from a single platform.
2. The S-band radar provided by NASA is specialized in sub-surface biomass imaging.
3. NISAR will generate more data daily than any current Earth observation satellite.
4. The satellite was launched using ISRO’s GSLV and is jointly operated by both countries.
A) 2, 3, and 4 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
9. Which of the following statements are true regarding Confluence-Haa road?
1. The Confluence-Haa road in Bhutan was constructed under Project Dantak by India’s BRO.
2. The road leads directly to the Doklam tri-junction and is 5 km long.
3. Project Dantak has contributed to Bhutan’s infrastructure since 1961.
4. The road project is unrelated to India’s strategic posture in the region.
A) 2, 3, and 4 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
10. Which of the following statements are true regarding the SOFI 2025 Report?
1. In 2024, over 2.3 billion people were moderately or severely food insecure.
2. Africa had the highest number of undernourished people globally.
3. By 2030, 60% of the world’s undernourished population is projected to be in Africa.
4. SOFI 2025 is published solely by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
