Q1. With reference to the recent PM-WANI reforms notified by the Department of Telecommunications, consider the following statements:
- QR-based authentication has been introduced for laptops and secondary devices.
- Operators have been advised to offer short-duration Wi-Fi plans of 15, 30 and 60 minutes.
- Standardised hotspot naming has been introduced primarily to improve interoperability and reduce phishing risks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q1. (D)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: QR-based authentication allows secondary devices such as laptops to connect through smartphone-based authenticated login systems.
- Statement 2 is correct: The reforms introduced sachet-style short-duration plans of 15, 30 and 60 minutes to improve affordability and flexibility for short-term users.
- Statement 3 is correct: Standardised PMWANI SSID naming improves visibility of authentic hotspots, interoperability and user trust while reducing cybersecurity risks such as phishing and spoofing.
Q2. The National Sports Board is primarily expected to ensure compliance with which of the following standards?
- Democratic functioning
- Athlete representation
- Financial accountability
- Ethical conduct
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q2. (D)
Explanation:
- The National Sports Board is mandated to monitor governance standards relating to democratic functioning, athlete representation, transparency, ethical conduct and financial accountability.
- The reform seeks to reduce opaque functioning and arbitrary administration within sports federations.
Q3. Gynacantha khasiaca, recently seen in news, belongs to which of the following groups?
A. Butterflies
B. Dragonflies
C. Beetles
D. Grasshoppers
Q3. (B)
Explanation:
- Gynacantha khasiaca, commonly known as the Long-tailed Duskhawker, is a rare dragonfly species belonging to the order Odonata.
- It was rediscovered in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve after nearly 110 years.
Q4. Biosafety Level-4 (BSL-4) laboratories are specifically designed for handling:
A. Non-infectious biological materials
B. Plant pathogens only
C. Highly lethal pathogens lacking effective treatment
D. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria only
Q4. (C)
Explanation:
- BSL-4 laboratories are the highest level of biological containment facilities.
- They are used for dangerous pathogens such as Ebola and Nipah viruses that are highly infectious and lack reliable treatment options.
Q5. The recently constituted High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) was set up by:
A. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. NITI Aayog
Q5. (C)
Explanation:
- The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes was constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- It aims to examine demographic changes arising from illegal immigration, abnormal migration and organised settlement patterns.
