Q1. The recently launched ‘Aabhar’ Online Store is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?
a) Selling agricultural produce from FPOs directly to consumers
b) Enabling online railway ticket bookings for foreign tourists
c) Promoting locally made handicrafts and souvenirs through GeM
d) Providing digital education content for school students
Answer: c)
Explanation: ‘Aabhar’ is an e-commerce initiative on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to promote Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and souvenirs crafted by local artisans and women-led enterprises.
Q2.Which of the following factors reduces India’s GDP when expressed in USD terms even if domestic output increases?
a) Fiscal surplus
b) Low inflation
c) Rupee depreciation
d) Rupee appreciation
Answer: c)
Explanation: Even with real GDP growth, a depreciating rupee reduces India’s GDP in USD terms, as exchange rate conversion lowers the dollar-denominated value of output.
Q3. KABIL (Khanij Bidesh India Ltd.), a joint venture of NALCO–HCL–MECL, was established primarily to:
a) Oversee strategic oil reserves
b) Promote mineral exploration within India
c) Acquire overseas mineral assets for India
d) Regulate rare earth export quotas
Answer: c)
Explanation: KABIL’s mandate is to secure overseas access to critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel from countries such as Chile, Argentina, and Australia.
Q4. The recently developed varieties Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) are varieties of:
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Sugarcane
d) Mustard
Answer: b)
Explanation: Both Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) are genome-edited rice varieties developed by ICAR institutes using CRISPR-Cas9 technology for higher yield and stress tolerance.
Q5. Under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, possession or trade of ivory is prohibited. Which of the following best describes the current legal position in India?
a) Indian ivory trade is banned, but African ivory import is allowed under licence.
b) Trade in Indian ivory is banned, but trade in African ivory is allowed with certification.
c) Trade in both Indian and African ivory is completely banned.
d) Trade in both types of ivory is allowed if obtained before 1986.
Answer: c)
Explanation: The 1986 amendment banned Indian ivory trade, and the 1991 amendment extended the prohibition to African ivory — making all forms of ivory trade and possession illegal in India.
