Q1. Jordan shares its longest land border with which of the following countries?
A) Israel
B) Syria
C) Iraq
D) Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Jordan’s longest border is with Saudi Arabia, making Saudi Arabia strategically important for Jordan’s security and trade.
Q2. With reference to infiltration along India’s borders, consider the following statements:
- The India–Myanmar border is almost entirely fenced.
- Infiltration along the India–Myanmar border has increased after the 2021 military coup in Myanmar.
- Assam Rifles is the primary force deployed along the India–Myanmar border.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- Only 9.2 km of the 1,643 km India–Myanmar border is fenced → Statement 1 incorrect.
- Post-2021 coup and Manipur violence, infiltration increased → Statement 2 correct.
- Assam Rifles is the primary border force on India–Myanmar border → Statement 3 correct.
Q3. The AH-64E Apache attack helicopter inducted into the Indian Army is manufactured by which country?
A) Israel
B) Russia
C) United States of America
D) France
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The AH-64E Apache is designed and manufactured by Boeing (USA) and is primarily operated by the United States Army.
Q4. With reference to the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
- The Bill raises the FDI limit in insurance companies to 100%.
- Foreign insurers are required to operate only through joint ventures with Indian partners.
- All foreign-owned insurance companies will be regulated by IRDAI under Indian law.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- FDI cap raised to 100% ✔
- Mandatory joint venture requirement removed ✘
- IRDAI regulation and Indian laws apply ✔
Q5. Which of the following substances were found to be carried by inhalable microplastics under the Trojan Horse effect?
- Lead
- Cadmium
- Diethyl phthalates
- Ozone
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Microplastics carry heavy metals (lead, cadmium) and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (diethyl phthalates). Ozone is a gaseous pollutant, not carried on particles.
