Consider the following statements regarding the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-GRAM G) Scheme:
1. It provides 125 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to eligible rural households.
2. It mandates timely payment of wages within 20 days of completion of work.
3. It is funded entirely by the Central Government in all States and Union Territories.
1. It provides 125 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to eligible rural households.
2. It mandates timely payment of wages within 20 days of completion of work.
3. It is funded entirely by the Central Government in all States and Union Territories.
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Answer: (A)
Statement 1 is correct: The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 guarantees 125 days of unskilled manual wage employment in a financial year to every eligible rural household.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The framework mandates the disbursement of daily wages on a weekly basis or in any case not later than a fortnight (15 days) after the completion of work, not 20 days.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme functions as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme featuring cost-sharing models between the Centre and the States (such as a 60:40 ratio for general States/UTs with legislatures, 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan States, and 100% central funding solely for Union Territories without legislatures). It is not funded entirely by the Central Government across all States and Union Territories.
Therefore option A is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 guarantees 125 days of unskilled manual wage employment in a financial year to every eligible rural household.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The framework mandates the disbursement of daily wages on a weekly basis or in any case not later than a fortnight (15 days) after the completion of work, not 20 days.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme functions as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme featuring cost-sharing models between the Centre and the States (such as a 60:40 ratio for general States/UTs with legislatures, 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan States, and 100% central funding solely for Union Territories without legislatures). It is not funded entirely by the Central Government across all States and Union Territories.
Therefore option A is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements regarding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):
1. It is a climate policy tool introduced by the European Union to prevent carbon leakage.
2. It applies a carbon tariff to all imported goods entering the EU across all sectors.
3. EU importers must purchase certificates equivalent to the carbon price applied under EU domestic rules.
1. It is a climate policy tool introduced by the European Union to prevent carbon leakage.
2. It applies a carbon tariff to all imported goods entering the EU across all sectors.
3. EU importers must purchase certificates equivalent to the carbon price applied under EU domestic rules.
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Answer: (C)
Statement 1 is correct: CBAM is a trade-related climate instrument pioneered by the European Union to prevent "carbon leakage" (relocation of production to regions with weaker climate policies).
Statement 2 is incorrect: It does not apply to all goods across all sectors; it currently targets specific carbon-intensive sectors like iron, steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity, and hydrogen.
Statement 3 is correct: EU importers bringing targeted goods into the market must surrender certificates based on embedded emissions, priced equivalently to domestic carbon pricing systems like the EU ETS.
Therefore option C is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: CBAM is a trade-related climate instrument pioneered by the European Union to prevent "carbon leakage" (relocation of production to regions with weaker climate policies).
Statement 2 is incorrect: It does not apply to all goods across all sectors; it currently targets specific carbon-intensive sectors like iron, steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity, and hydrogen.
Statement 3 is correct: EU importers bringing targeted goods into the market must surrender certificates based on embedded emissions, priced equivalently to domestic carbon pricing systems like the EU ETS.
Therefore option C is the correct answer.
Consider the following countries:
1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Oman
5. Yemen
1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Oman
5. Yemen
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Answer: (C)
The Persian Gulf is a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, situated between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Among the given countries, Iran, Iraq and Kuwait have coastlines along the Persian Gulf. Oman has a coastline along the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, while Yemen borders the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Therefore, only three countries in the list have coastlines along the Persian Gulf.
Therefore Option C is the correct answer.
The Persian Gulf is a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, situated between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Among the given countries, Iran, Iraq and Kuwait have coastlines along the Persian Gulf. Oman has a coastline along the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, while Yemen borders the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Therefore, only three countries in the list have coastlines along the Persian Gulf.
Therefore Option C is the correct answer.
Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America, bordered by Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Paraguay.
Bolivia is home to Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat. It is also associated with major lithium resources.
Important for UPSC: Bolivia → South America → Andes → Altiplano → Salar de Uyuni → Lithium → Lake Titicaca → Amazon Basin.
Bolivia is home to Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat. It is also associated with major lithium resources.
Important for UPSC: Bolivia → South America → Andes → Altiplano → Salar de Uyuni → Lithium → Lake Titicaca → Amazon Basin.
Consider the following pairs
Port Country
Sohar Oman
Chabahar Iraq
Jeddah Islamic Port Saudi Arabia
Jebel Ali Qatar
Port Country
Sohar Oman
Chabahar Iraq
Jeddah Islamic Port Saudi Arabia
Jebel Ali Qatar
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Answer: (B)
Sohar — Oman (Correct): Sohar Port is a major deep-water port located on the northern coast of Oman.
Chabahar — Iraq (Incorrect): Chabahar Port is located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province on the southeastern coast of Iran (not Iraq).
Jeddah Islamic Port — Saudi Arabia (Correct): Jeddah Islamic Port is a primary commercial port located on the western coast of Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea.
Jebel Ali — Qatar (Incorrect): Jebel Ali Port is located in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (not Qatar), and is one of the largest man-made harbors in the world.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Sohar — Oman (Correct): Sohar Port is a major deep-water port located on the northern coast of Oman.
Chabahar — Iraq (Incorrect): Chabahar Port is located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province on the southeastern coast of Iran (not Iraq).
Jeddah Islamic Port — Saudi Arabia (Correct): Jeddah Islamic Port is a primary commercial port located on the western coast of Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea.
Jebel Ali — Qatar (Incorrect): Jebel Ali Port is located in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (not Qatar), and is one of the largest man-made harbors in the world.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements about the Dadasaheb Phalke Award:
1. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest official recognition in India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
2. The award is presented annually by the President of India as part of the National Film Awards ceremony.
3. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is exclusively given to actors for their contribution to Indian cinema.
1. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest official recognition in India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.
2. The award is presented annually by the President of India as part of the National Film Awards ceremony.
3. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is exclusively given to actors for their contribution to Indian cinema.
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Answer: (A)
Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest official recognition in India for an outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema. It recognises distinguished and sustained contributions to the Indian film industry. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The award is presented as part of the National Film Awards ceremony, traditionally by the President of India. It is a national-level recognition associated with the Government of India's film awards system. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The award is not exclusively given to actors. It can recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to different aspects of Indian cinema, including areas such as direction, production, music, cinematography and other cinematic contributions. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest official recognition in India for an outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema. It recognises distinguished and sustained contributions to the Indian film industry. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The award is presented as part of the National Film Awards ceremony, traditionally by the President of India. It is a national-level recognition associated with the Government of India's film awards system. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The award is not exclusively given to actors. It can recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to different aspects of Indian cinema, including areas such as direction, production, music, cinematography and other cinematic contributions. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
Which of the following statements with respect to the PM Vishwakarma Scheme is/are correct?
1. It aims to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
3. It provides collateral-free credit up to ₹3 lakh at 5% interest.
1. It aims to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
3. It provides collateral-free credit up to ₹3 lakh at 5% interest.
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Answer: (B)
Statement 1 is Correct: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme aims to provide comprehensive/end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 traditional trades. The support includes skill upgradation, modern tools, financial assistance, digital enablement and market linkages.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The nodal ministry for PM Vishwakarma is the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Therefore, stating that it is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is incorrect.
Statement 3 is Correct: The scheme provides collateral-free Enterprise Development Loans up to ₹3 lakh in two tranches ₹1 lakh in the first tranche and ₹2 lakh in the second tranche at a concessional interest rate of 5%.
Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is Correct: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme aims to provide comprehensive/end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 traditional trades. The support includes skill upgradation, modern tools, financial assistance, digital enablement and market linkages.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: The nodal ministry for PM Vishwakarma is the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Therefore, stating that it is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is incorrect.
Statement 3 is Correct: The scheme provides collateral-free Enterprise Development Loans up to ₹3 lakh in two tranches ₹1 lakh in the first tranche and ₹2 lakh in the second tranche at a concessional interest rate of 5%.
Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.