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14. Consider the following statements 17. Consider the following statements
regarding Shrinkflation: regarding Marine Products Export
1. Shrinkflation refers to the downsizing Development Authority (MPEDA):
of a product's size while reducing its 1. MPEDA was set up under the Ministry
price
of Fisheries Animal husbandry and
2. This strategy allows producers to
Dairying and plays a key role in
maintain their profit margins without
advancing the seafood industry.
impacting sales volume.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. MPEDA is the official agency
correct? responsible for setting standards for the
(a) 1 only fishing, storage, and processing
(b) 2 only industries.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. The headquarters of MPEDA is located
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 in Mumbai
Which of the statements given above are
15. What was the reason behind Ethereum's incorrect?
transition from "Proof of Work" to "Proof (a) 1 and 2 only
of Stake"?
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) To increase energy consumption
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) To reduce security of transactions
(c) To address environmental (d) 1, 2 and 3
sustainability concerns
(d) To increase the need for miners 18. Consider the following statement regarding
Anti-Radiation Pills:
16. Consider the following statements 1. Sodium Iodide (NaI) tablets,
regarding Whale Sharks: commonly referred to as anti-radiation
1. The whale shark is known for its pills, can provide some level of
massive size, making it the largest fish protection from radiation exposure.
species in existence today.
2. The pills contain non-radioactive
2. Whale sharks hunt and consume large
iodine that helps prevent the absorption
prey like seals and sea lions.
and concentration of radioactive iodine
3. The whale shark is protected under
Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife in the pancreatic gland.
Protection Act, 1972. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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19. Consider the following statements 21. Consider the following statements on Digi
regarding Legionnaires Disease: Yatra:
1. Digi Yatra is a project under the
1. Legionnaires' disease is a severe form
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
of pneumonia caused by Legionella (MoHUA) that aims to provide a
virus contactless and seamless passenger
2. One can get infected by breathing in processing experience.
water droplets or unintentionally 2. The data uploaded to the Digi Yatra
system is stored using blockchain
ingesting water containing Legionella.
technology
3. The disease is not transmitted from 3. Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)
person to person is used in Digi Yatra to establish the
4. There is no vaccine available to identity of a traveler.
prevent Legionnaires' disease. 4. There is central storage of Personally
Identifiable Information (PII)
Select the correct Answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below: correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

22. Consider the following statements on

20. What is the principle of action behind Bancassurance:
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell 1. Bancassurance can increase the
therapy? efficiency of the financial system by
reducing transaction costs for
(a) CAR T-cell therapy involves the
customers.
administration of drugs to suppress the 2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
immune system regulates bancassurance activities in
(b) CAR T-cell therapy involves the use of India.
antibodies to target and destroy cancer 3. Bancassurance does not increase
competition in the insurance market in
cells
India.
(c) CAR T-cell therapy involves Which of the statements given above is/are
genetically modifying a patient's own incorrect?
immune cells to recognize and destroy (a) 1 and 2 only
cancer cells (b) 2 only
(d) CAR T-cell therapy involves the use of (c) 1 and 3 only
radioactive isotopes to kill cancer cells (d) 3 only

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23. Consider the following statement on World 25. Consider the following statement on Global
Bank Migration and Development Brief Wage Report:
2022: 1. The World Economic Forum (WEF)
recently released the Global Wage
1. Currency exchange rate fluctuations Report
and changes in the value of currencies 2. The wage was defined as the total
can greatly impact the flow of gross remuneration received by
remittances employees, including regular bonuses,
during a specified period.
2. The high inflation rate in the member
3. The report found that global wages are
countries of the Gulf Cooperation continuously increasing.
Council does not hinder the ability of Which of the statements given above are
migrants to transfer money incorrect?
3. India, Brazil, China, Philippines and (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
Ghana are among the top five countries
(c) 1 and 3 only
receiving the highest remittance
(d) 1, 2 and 3
inflows.
Which of the statements given above are 26. Consider the following statements regarding
correct? Exclusive Economic Zones:
(a) 1 only 1. The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
is a concept defined by the United
(b) 2 and 3 only Nations Convention on the Law of the
(c) 1 and 3 only Sea (UNCLOS)
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The EEZ is an area extending 250
nautical miles from the baselines, and
it gives a country the right to explore,
24. What is the main purpose of the National exploit, conserve, and manage the
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)? natural resources in that area.
(a) To set the budget and policies for the 3. Both the Central Government and State
Government have rights for the
U.S. Department of Defense
exploration, exploitation, conservation,
(b) To regulate the production of military and management of natural resources.
weapons Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) To establish environmental policies for correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
military bases
(b) 1 only
(d) To provide funding for education and (c) 1 and 3 only
job training programs (d) 3 only
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27. The National Geospatial Policy, 2022 is a 29. Consider the following statements
policy document released to support the regarding Community Innovator
growth and development of the geospatial Fellowship (CIF):
sector. Which government body released 1. The CIF is an initiative of the Atal
the National Geospatial Policy, 2022 in Innovation Mission (AIM) in
India? collaboration with the UNDP.
(a) Ministry of Earth Science 2. The CIF is aimed at supporting and
(b) Ministry of New and Renewable encouraging aspiring community
Energy innovators in their entrepreneurial
(c) Ministry of Environment, Forest, and journey.
Climate Change Which of the above given statements is/are
(d) Department of Science and correct?
Technology (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
28. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding Currency Swap Agreement: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The RBI's Framework for Swap
Facilities for SAARC came into 30. What is the main objective of the SHE
operation in 2020 STEM event, which is a flagship event of
2. The facility is available to all member the Nobel Memorial Week?
countries of the SAARC with signed (a) To promote the achievements of
bilateral swap agreements. women in the fields of arts and
3. Currency swap operations do not carry humanities.
any exchange rate or market risks as (b) To showcase the advancements in the
the transaction terms are established fields of STEM and sustainability
beforehand. (c) Encouraging female leaders to join and
Which of the statements given above are pursue careers in the fields of Science,
correct? Technology, Engineering, and
(a) 1 and 2 only Mathematics
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) To highlight the research and
(c) 1 and 3 only development works of women
(d) 1, 2 and 3 scientists in the field of life sciences.

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31. Consider the following statements
regarding Indus-Water Treaty:
1. Around 80% of the water from the
Indus River System is reserved for
Pakistan, while the remaining 20% is
for India.
2. The treaty established the Permanent
Indus Commission, consisting of
permanent representatives from both
countries.
3. India has exclusive rights over the
Jhelum, Chenab and Indus rivers,
while Pakistan is allowed certain
agricultural and hydroelectric uses.
4. The Indus Waters Treaty provides a
three-step dispute resolution process
through the Permanent Commission,
inter-government level, and the World
Bank.
Which of the statements given above are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
32. Consider the following statements regarding
Nobel Prize:
1. The first Nobel Prizes were given out
in the year 1951 and were instituted by
Alfred Nobel.
2. The Nobel Prizes are presented in 5
categories, including Physics,
Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine,
Literature, and Peace.
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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33. What is the economic advantage of setting
up a Digital Banking Unit (DBU)
compared to a traditional brick-and-mortar
branch?
(a) Lower operational costs due to the
reduced need for physical space and
staff.
(b) Reduced customer experience as a
result of limited face-to-face
interaction.
(c) Increased financial literacy among
consumers through greater access to
digital banking services.
(d) Higher operational costs due to the
need for more physical space and staff
to manage transactions.
34. With reference to UN Peacekeeping
mission, consider the following statements:
1. United Nations Charter authorises the
United Nations General Assembly to
take collective action to maintain
international peace and security.
2. Each member nation pays its own
voluntary contribution to peacekeeping
in accordance with the UN charter.
3. The first all-women contingent in a
peacekeeping mission was from United
Kingdom.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are
incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
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