Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the current strategic situation in Ukraine (2025):
- Russia currently controls all of Crimea, Luhansk, ~80% of Donetsk, and parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
- Ukraine has regained most of its lost territories since 2022, including Kharkiv and Kherson.
- Europe alone can sustain Ukraine militarily and financially without U.S. support.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: a) 1 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Russia holds Crimea, Luhansk, most of Donetsk, and parts of Kherson/Zaporizhzhia.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. Ukraine has lost ground since 2023, with Pokrovsk captured by Russia.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. Europe lacks sufficient capacity alone; U.S. support remains critical.
Q2.Consider the following statements regarding SIR:
- The core purpose of SIR is to update and verify electoral rolls.
- Legacy voter rolls (2002–04) are fully digitised and searchable.
- A fully digital SIR requires integration with Aadhaar, PAN, and online grievance tracking.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. SIR ensures roll accuracy and inclusivity.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. Legacy rolls are manual, non-searchable PDFs.
- Statement 3: Correct. Digital integration ensures speed, transparency, and auditability.
Q3. The PM Internship Scheme, recently in news, is implemented through which ministry?
a) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
b) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
c) Ministry of Education
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: a) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
The scheme is operated via the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with companies posting internships on a central portal.
Q4. GLP-1, recently in news due to WHO’s first global guidelines, is primarily which type of biological molecule?
a) Catecholamine
b) Gut-derived peptide hormone
c) Nuclear receptor protein
d) Adipokine
Answer: b) Gut-derived peptide hormone
Explanation:
GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a peptide hormone secreted by the gut. It regulates insulin secretion, slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite.
Q5. The Kosi River flows through how many Indian states?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: a) One
Explanation:
Kosi enters India only in Bihar, making it a single-state river in India.
