Q1. Which SDG is most directly linked to monitoring global extreme poverty?
a) SDG-8
b) SDG-10
c) SDG-1
d) SDG-4
Answer: c) SDG-1
Explanation: SDG-1 aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere. It is the primary indicator used to monitor global extreme poverty.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Health Security Cess Bill, 2025:
- It introduces a cess on tobacco products and pan masala manufacturing.
- The cess proceeds will be shared with the States as part of GST compensation.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a) 1 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct; the Bill levies a cess on tobacco and pan masala. Statement 2 is incorrect; the cess is non-shareable, unlike the GST compensation cess.
Q3. Which of the following pollutants can bioremediation address effectively?
- Oil spills
- Heavy metals
- Plastics and persistent organic pollutants
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2, and 3
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation: Bioremediation can tackle all listed pollutants, including organic pollutants (oil, plastics, pesticides) and inorganic pollutants (heavy metals), by converting them into harmless by-products.
Q4. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) include:
- 15 lanthanides
- Scandium
- Yttrium
- Titanium
a) 1, 2, and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) All of the above
Answer: a) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation: REEs comprise 15 lanthanides + Scandium + Yttrium. Titanium is not classified as a rare earth element.
Q5. The Sanchar Saathi app is primarily linked with which of the following systems?
a) CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register)
b) UIDAI (Aadhaar)
c) NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India)
d) NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority)
Answer: a) CEIR
Explanation: Sanchar Saathi integrates with CEIR to track, block, and disable stolen or tampered mobile devices.
