1. Under the India–UAE CEPA framework, which sectors are being negotiated for low-carbon collaboration?
A) Green hydrogen & solar panels
B) Low-carbon steel & green aluminium
C) Biofuels & electric vehicles
D) Green cement & green metals
Answer: B) Low‑carbon steel & green aluminium
Explanation: Negotiations under the CEPA aim to jointly develop and trade low-carbon steel and green aluminium to support sustainable industrial growth.
2. Karnataka’s groundwater crisis is particularly concerning due to its:
A) High porosity aquifers
B) Hard rock terrain with low recharge capacity
C) Excess rainfall and poor drainage
D) Coastal saline intrusion
Answer: B) Hard rock terrain with low recharge capacity
Explanation: Groundwater levels are declining rapidly in hard rock zones like Kolar and Tumakuru due to low aquifer recharge.
3. The RailOne app launched by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw includes all EXCEPT:
A) Live train tracking
B) Freight enquiries
C) Biometric login
D) IRCTC air ticket booking
Answer: D) IRCTC air ticket booking
Explanation: RailOne integrates rail services like ticketing, tracking, e‑catering, grievance redressal, and freight, but not air bookings .
4. Gig economy workers in India under the Code on Social Security are recognized as:
A) Employees with full labour rights
B) Exempt from social security schemes
C) A new category needing coverage
D) Government employees with pensions
Answer: C) A new category needing coverage
Explanation: The Code (2020) identifies gig/platform workers as a distinct category for universal social security benefits.
5. Zero‑dose children are defined as those who:
A) Received no vaccine dose
B) Were not administered booster doses
C) Only received polio vaccines
D) Completed only one vaccine session
Answer: A) Received no vaccine dose
Explanation: India reduced zero-dose children from 0.11% to 0.06% in 2024, signaling improved immunisation coverage.
6. Which SCO meeting was held on June 25–26, 2025?
A) 22nd SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
B) SCO Summit for Heads of State
C) SCO Economic Ministers’ Conference
D) SCO Council of Foreign Ministers
Answer: A) 22nd SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Explanation: The Defence Ministers of SCO met in Qingdao to discuss regional security cooperation.
7. Amendments to which Indian law are being considered to align civil nuclear policy with global norms?
A) Atomic Energy Act, 1962
B) Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
C) Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2020
D) Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill
Answer: B) Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
Explanation: The Act is being reviewed to enhance investor confidence and comply with international liability standards.
8. The material science discovery regarding DDCP materials involves:
A) Dual use in medical imaging
B) Intrinsic p‑type and n‑type semiconductivity
C) Room‑temperature superconductivity
D) Photovoltaic energy conversion
Answer: B) Intrinsic p‑type and n‑type semiconductivity
Explanation: DDCP materials can intrinsically function as both types of semiconductors.
9. The VL‑SRSAM recently test‑fired by DRDO is a:
A) Long‑range ballistic missile
B) Short‑range surface‑to‑air missile
C) Anti‑satellite weapon
D) Torpedo defence system
Answer: B) Short‑range surface‑to‑air missile
Explanation: VL‑SRSAM is a vertical-launch system for naval air defence applications.
10. The “Green Steel & Aluminium” partnership aims to tackle:
A) CO₂ emissions in heavy industry
B) Solar panel production R&D
C) Cheap import tariffs
D) Coal mining standards
Answer: A) CO₂ emissions in heavy industry
Explanation: The collaboration focuses on decarbonising metal production through low-carbon technologies.
11. A key feature of the RailOne app is:
A) Integration of IRCTC air services
B) Single sign-on with RailConnect/UTS credentials
C) Free Wi‑Fi at train stations
D) Annual rail passes
Answer: B) Single sign‑on with RailConnect/UTS credentials
Explanation: RailOne allows seamless login using existing Indian Railways app credentials
12. Karnataka’s groundwater is being overexploited at ___% of recharge capacity in many districts:
A) 120%
B) 220%
C) 50%
D) 75%
Answer: B) 220%
Explanation: Some regions like Bengaluru Rural are extracting water at more than twice the recharge rate, causing depletion.
13. India’s reduction in zero-dose children indicates:
A) A failed vaccine campaign
B) Improved immunisation outreach
C) Halt in vaccine manufacturing
D) Privatization of healthcare
Answer: B) Improved immunisation outreach
Explanation: Lower zero-dose percentages reflect expanded reach of vaccination programs.
14. Under CEPA, which attribute is key to the green metals deal?
A) Renewable energy integration
B) Reducing aluminium tariffs by 100%
C) Co-creating mining infrastructure
D) Biodiesel trade facilitation
Answer: A) Renewable energy integration
Explanation: The partnership emphasises using renewables like solar and wind in low-carbon metal production processes.
15. The modern PRS upgrade with RailOne aims to handle ___ bookings per minute:
A) 15,000
B) 150,000
C) 1.5 million
D) 40 million
Answer: B) 150,000
Explanation: PRS backend capacity is being scaled to support 1.5 lakh bookings and 40 lakh enquiries per minute.
16. Gig economy workers in India often lack:
A) Remote access to work
B) Minimum wage guarantees
C) Digital literacy
D) Schedule flexibility
Answer: B) Minimum wage guarantees
Explanation: Earnings are unregulated, fluctuating by demand without securely defined minimum wages.
17. Rio Tinto’s MOU with an Indian firm targets:
A) Green hydrogen domestic production
B) Low‑carbon aluminium smelting powered by renewables
C) New coal-fired aluminium smelters
D) Aluminium recycling in underdeveloped areas
Answer: B) Low‑carbon aluminium smelting powered by renewables
Explanation: The deal aims to explore setting up solar- and wind-powered aluminium production
18. RailOne offers a ___% discount on platform/unreserved tickets:
A) 1%
B) 3%
C) 5%
D) 10%
Answer: B) 3%
Explanation: App users get a small fare concession for unreserved and platform tickets .
19. Karnataka’s traditional water recharge systems impacted by the crisis include:
A) Canals only
B) Lakes & tanks
C) Desalination plants
D) Deep borewells
Answer: B) Lakes & tanks
Explanation: Urbanisation led to encroachment and loss of traditional recharge infrastructure like lakes.
20. The RailOne app is built and maintained by:
A) Indian Railways directly
B) Bureau of Indian Standards
C) Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
D) RailTel Corporation
Answer: C) Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
Explanation: Developed by CRIS, RailOne centralises multiple passenger-centric services
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