Q1. Consider the following regions frequently associated with cyber slavery–linked scam centres:
- Myanmar–Thailand border regions
- Cambodia and Laos
- Central Asian Republics
- Philippines
Which of the above are correctly associated?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct: Southeast Asia—particularly Myanmar border regions, Cambodia, Laos, and the Philippines—hosts major cyber scam hubs linked to forced cybercrime and trafficking.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Central Asian Republics are not identified by UNODC or INTERPOL as major cyber slavery hotspots.
Q2. With reference to ‘Granth Kutir’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan, consider the following statements:
- It is a dedicated repository of classical Indian manuscripts and texts housed within Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- The collection includes works exclusively in Sanskrit and other ancient Indic languages.
- The initiative integrates digitisation with physical conservation of manuscripts.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
A. Only One
B. Only Two
C. Only Three
D. None
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Granth Kutir is a specialised knowledge repository within Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The collection is multilingual, including Persian, Arabic, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, and other classical languages, not only Indic languages.
- Statement 3 is correct: Digitisation and physical conservation are core objectives.
Q3. With reference to the Census in India, consider the following statements:
- India has conducted 10 population censuses so far, with the first synchronous census held in 1881.
- Census operations in India are conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
- Census data can be used as evidence in courts of law for individual identification.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
A. Only One
B. Only Two
C. Only Three
D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: India has conducted 16 censuses since 1872; the first synchronous census was in 1881.
- Statement 2 is correct: Census operations are governed by the Census Act, 1948.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Individual census data is confidential and cannot be used as legal evidence.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding INTERPOL:
- INTERPOL has enforcement powers to arrest criminals across member countries.
- INTERPOL facilitates information sharing among 195 member countries.
- INTERPOL Notices are binding international arrest warrants.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 2 is correct: INTERPOL enables global police cooperation among 195 member countries.
- Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect: INTERPOL has no arrest powers, and its notices are not arrest warrants; enforcement depends on domestic law.
Q5. Which of the following battery chemistries are categorised under Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC)?
- Lithium-ion
- Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
- Sodium-ion
- Lead-acid
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- Lithium-ion, LFP, and sodium-ion are recognised ACC technologies due to high energy density and advanced electrochemistry.
- Lead-acid batteries are excluded as they represent legacy, low-energy-density chemistry.
