Q1. With reference to Global Warming Potential (GWP), methane is approximately how many times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year time horizon?
A) 25 times
B) 28 times
C) 56 times
D) 84 times
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Over 20 years (GWP-20), methane is about 84 times more potent than CO₂; over 100 years, it is ~28–30 times.
Q2. MH-60R Seahawk helicopters are procured from which country under a defence cooperation framework?
A) France
B) Russia
C) Israel
D) United States
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: MH-60R helicopters are US-made (Lockheed Martin / Sikorsky), reflecting deepening India–US defence cooperation.
Q3. Under the VBSA framework, which council is responsible for accreditation?
A) Viksit Bharat Manak Parishad
B) Viksit Bharat Viniyaman Parishad
C) Viksit Bharat Gunvatta Parishad
D) National Assessment Council
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Gunvatta Parishad is mandated to develop accreditation frameworks.
Q4. Trat province, which was recently in the news due to the imposition of a curfew, is located in:
A) Thailand
B) Vietnam
C) Cambodia
D) Laos
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Trat province is in southeastern Thailand, bordering Cambodia.
Q5. With reference to composite licences under the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, consider the following:
- Composite licences allow life and non-life insurance under one licence.
- The Bill permits composite licences to promote efficiency.
- Composite licences are rejected to prevent systemic risk.
Which of the statements are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Composite licences are not allowed due to differing risk profiles and systemic risk concerns.
