Q1. Which of the following sectors showed the highest growth rate during the 8.2% GDP expansion?
a) Agriculture
b) Electricity and utilities
c) Financial services
d) Mining
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
During the period of 8.2% GDP growth, sectoral performance data shows:
- Manufacturing grew 9.1%
- Services grew 9.2% overall
- Within services, financial services grew 10.2%, the fastest among major segments
- Agriculture grew 3.5%
- Electricity and utilities grew 4.4%
- Mining grew 0.04%
Hence, financial services registered the highest growth.
Q2. The recent surge in LEO mega constellations has created regulatory challenges for the ITU. Which of the following is/are correct?
- The ITU operates on a first-come, first-served model for spectrum filings.
- Developing countries benefit from this model more than developed countries.
- WRC-23 introduced mandatory deployment milestones to curb spectrum hoarding.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: ITU’s filing system is first-come, first-served.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: This system favours developed nations and large corporations that file early and have technical/legal capacity.
- Statement 3 is correct: WRC-23 mandated deployment thresholds (10% in 2 years, 50% in 5 years, 100% in 7 years) to prevent spectrum hoarding.
Thus, only 1 and 3 are correct.
Q3. The Su-57, recently in news, is best described as:
a) A fourth-generation multirole fighter jointly developed by India and Russia
b) A fifth-generation stealth fighter platform developed by Russia
c) A strategic heavy bomber designed for long-range nuclear missions
d) A hypersonic glide vehicle intended for theatre-level deterrence
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- The Su-57 is Russia’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter, with an export variant Su-57E.
- It was once the basis for the cancelled Indo-Russian FGFA project.
- It is not a bomber, not hypersonic, and not jointly developed with India.
Hence (b) is correct.
Q4. As per the RTI Act, the Selection Committee for appointing the Chief Information Commissioner consists of:
- Prime Minister
- Chief Justice of India
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
- A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Section 12(3) of the RTI Act prescribes a three-member selection committee:
- Prime Minister (Chair)
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
- A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the PM
The CJI is NOT part of this committee.
Therefore, only statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
Q5. Under UNESCO’s 2003 Convention, “Intangible Cultural Heritage” includes which of the following?
- Oral traditions
- Festive events
- Traditional craftsmanship
- Archaeological sites
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
UNESCO’s ICH framework covers living traditions, such as:
- Oral traditions
- Festivals and rituals
- Performing arts
- Traditional crafts
Archaeological sites, monuments, and buildings fall under tangible heritage, not ICH.
Thus, only 1, 2, and 3 are included.
