Q1.
The recently announced “Board of Peace” was inaugurated at which of the following forums?
A. United Nations General Assembly, New York
B. World Economic Forum, Davos
C. Munich Security Conference
D. G20 Leaders’ Summit
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The “Board of Peace” was inaugurated by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos (2026).
Q2.
With reference to NATO’s Article 5, consider the following statements:
- It mandates automatic military retaliation against any attack on a NATO member.
- It treats an attack on one member as an attack on all members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Article 5 establishes the principle of collective defence, but it does not mandate automatic or identical military retaliation by all members.
Q3.
According to the World Malaria Report 2025, the global malaria elimination target year is:
A. 2025
B. 2027
C. 2030
D. 2035
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The global malaria elimination target is 2030, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Q4.
Which is the first Indian State to constitute a ministerial committee to examine banning social media access for children below 16 years?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Telangana
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh is the first Indian State to initiate a formal policy examination through a ministerial committee on banning social media for under-16 users.
Q5.
With reference to Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) technology, consider the following statements:
- It works only when vehicles are within the driver’s line of sight.
- It is particularly useful in foggy and low-visibility conditions.
- It relies on wireless communication between vehicles.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Statements 2 and 3 are correct. V2V works beyond visual range using wireless communication, making it effective in fog and poor visibility.
