Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:

1. Shantiniketan
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple complex at
Bodhgaya

How many of the above properties were included in 2023 ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) All four

The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971 Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?

1. Governor of the Constituent State
2. Chief Minister of the Constituent
State
3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
4. The Home Minister of India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct ?

1. This was a joint military exercise
between India and Bangladesh
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counter-
terrorism operations was a goal of
this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Who of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters”?

(a) Bhupender Yadav
(b) Nalin Mehta
(c) Shashi Tharoor
(d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

NAME OF THE OPERATION INDIAN GOVT TAKEN TO SUDAN COUNTRY???

Consider the following statements :
1. India is a member of the International grains Council.
2. A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council
for exporting or importing rice and
wheat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Which one of the following was the
latest inclusion is the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

(a) Chhau dance
(b) Durga puja
(c) Garba dance
(d) Kumbh mela

With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?

(a) Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi
(b) Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi
(c) Ghaghara – Gomati – Kosi – Gandak
(d) Gomati – Ghaghara – Kosi – Gandak

Consider the following statements
regarding World Toilet Organization:
1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are
the initiatives of this organization,
to inspire action to tackle the global
sanitation crisis.
3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed
countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3

Consider the following statements:
1. Lions do not have a particular
breeding season.
2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs
do not roar.
3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do
not proclaim their territory by scent
marking.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following airports:
1. Donyi Polo Airport
2. Kushinagar International Airport
3. Vijayawada International Airport
In the recent past, which of the above have
been constructed as Greenfield projects?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

With reference to perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are
used in making many consumer products,
consider the following statements :
1. PFAS are found to be widespread
in drinking water, food and food
packaging material.
2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the
environment.
3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead
to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

In India, which of the following can trade in
Corporate Bonds and Government Securities?
1. Insurance Companies
2. Pension Funds
3. Retail Investors
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements:
1. In India, Non-Banking Financial
Companies can access the Liquidity
Adjustment Facility window of the
Reserve Bank of India.
2. In India, Foreign Institutional
Investors can hold the Government
Securities (G-Secs).
3. In India, Stock Exchanges can offer
separate trading platforms for debts.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

Which one of the following words/phrases
is most appropriately used to denote “an
interoperable network of 3D virtual words
that can be accessed simultaneously by
millions of users, who can exert property
rights over virtual items”?
(a) Big data analytics
(b) Cryptography
(c) Metaverse
(d) Virtual matrix

With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements:

1. CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or
its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.

2. CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements.

1. RTGs are miniature fission reactors
2. RTGs are used for powering the
onboard systems of spacecrafts.
3. RTGs can use Plutonium-238,
which is a by-product of weapons
development.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following aircraft:
1. Rafael
2. MiG-29
3. Tejas MK-1

How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None