1. following statements:
   1.They exhibit strong internal magnetic ordering similar to ferromagnets but have zero net external magnetization like antiferromagnets.
   2.The material Chromium Antimonide (CrSb) is the first known altermagnet to exhibit both p-type and n-type conduction based on the direction of current flow within a single crystal.
   3.Due to their zero net magnetism, altermagnets require extremely low temperatures to maintain their magnetic properties, limiting their use in industrial electronics.
   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.It is a bilateral initiative between the coast guards of India and the United States.
2.The mission was launched under the Wilmington Declaration of the QUAD Leaders’ Summit.
3.An objective of the mission is to promote gender inclusion by involving women officers from each participating nation.
4.The mission focuses exclusively on military interoperability and joint naval drills.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1.It is a joint project between the space agencies of Japan ( JAXA) and the United States (NOAA).
2.The satellite has a singular focus on monitoring greenhouse gas concentrations with high precision.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement I: The Akash system is designed as a long- range, stationary surface-to-air missile platform for protecting metropolitan cities from ballistic missile threats.
Statement II: It is an indigenously developed system by DRDO with high mobility, capable of engaging multiple aerial targets like fighter jets, drones, and cruise missiles.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. It is produced by fermenting sweetened tea using a Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY).
2. Recent studies suggest it can positively modulate gut microbiota by increasing the population of bacteria associated with metabolic disorders.
3. The fermentation process entirely removes any trace of alcohol, making it suitable for all consumers.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1. The country’s landscape is dominated by the Volta River System, which includes Lake Volta, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.
2. Mount Afadjato, the highest peak in Ghana, is part of the Kwahu Plateau.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. It functions as a digital public infrastructure for real-time language translation.
2. It was jointly developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Education.
3. The primary goal of the recent MoU is to integrate multilingual tools into urban governance platforms.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The mission is exclusively focused on afforestation and increasing tree cover.
2. It is one of the missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
3. The mission operates independently of other government schemes to ensure focused implementation.
4. One of its revised priorities includes the ecological restoration of abandoned mining areas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The treaty defines a nuclear-weapon state as any state that manufactured and exploded a nuclear weapon prior to 1st January, 1970.
2. India is a signatory to the treaty but has not ratified it, citing concerns about its discriminatory nature.
3. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible for verifying compliance with the treaty’s non-proliferation commitments.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. The project utilizes cloud seeding technology by dispersing silver iodide from ground-based generators.
2. It exclusively targets cumulus clouds, which have high moisture content.
3. The project is a collaborative effort involving the Delhi Government, IIT-Kanpur, and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Statement-I: The Akash Prime missile system is specifically engineered for enhanced operational effectiveness in high-altitude,low-oxygen environments.
Statement-II: The system incorporates an indigenous active radar seeker and is mounted on mobile platforms, which facilitates rapid deployment in challenging mountainous terrains.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Prithvi-II: Surface-to-Air missile with a 500 km range.
2. Agni-I: Short-Range Ballistic Missile with a payload capacity up to 1,000 kg.
3. Akash Prime: Upgraded version designed for high-altitude, all-weather performance.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. It is a statutory body under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
2. CARA’s mandate is exclusively limited to regulating in-country adoptions of Indian children.
3. It functions as the central authority for implementing the provisions of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, 1993.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: Bolivia is a landlocked country that shares land borders with Brazil and Chile.
Statement-II: The country’s diverse geography includes high-altitude plateaus like the Altiplano, which hosts Lake Titicaca, and vast salt flats.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. It is a formal, treaty-based organization established by a UN General Assembly resolution.
2. The group’s primary function is to directly prosecute individuals accused of committing crimes against UN peacekeepers.
3. India, as a co-chair, plays a leading role in this group, reflecting its status as one of the largest troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping missions.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Both are located entirely within the territory of Bolivia.
2. The Uyuni Salt Flat is the world’s largest salt flat and is situated on the Altiplano plateau.
3. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and its water is saline due to the surrounding mineral deposits.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: The Prithvi-II and Agni-I missile tests are conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command.
Statement-II: The Strategic Forces Command is responsible for the management and administration of India’s tactical and strategic nuclear weapons stockpile.
Statement-III: These missiles were developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement I: The establishment of the “Group of Friends for Accountability of Crimes against Peacekeepers” is strategically necessary for enhancing the safety and operational morale of UN peacekeepers.
Statement II: A lack of accountability and prosecution for attacks on peacekeepers creates a climate of impunity, which can lead to an increase in such attacks.
Statement III: UNSC Resolution 2589 (2021) is a key international instrument that mandates accountability for attacks on peacekeepers.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. India’s recent dispatch of Measles-Rubella vaccines to Bolivia falls under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ initiative.
2. Bolivia is rich in lithium reserves and has engaged with India for potential collaboration in the energy and minerals sector.
3. India and Bolivia are both members of the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) and the G77 group of developing countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: The capitals of Ashokan pillars, such as the one at Sarnath, exhibit distinct artistic influences from the Persian-Achaemenid empire.
Statement-II: Emperor Ashoka’s primary objective in his interactions with the Achaemenid empire was the adoption of their imperial architectural styles for the propagation of Dhamma.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Formal radio broadcasting in India was initiated by the British government through the Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS).
2. All India Radio (AIR) was established post- independence and was formally named ‘Akashvani’ in 1947.
3. The External Services Division of AIR was launched after 1947 to connect with the Indian diaspora.
4. Vividh Bharati was launched to focus on popular entertainment and film music, diversifying AIR’s content.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. The MiG-21 was jointly developed by the Soviet Union’s Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).
2. The aircraft was primarily used in a defensive, air-to-air combat role and was not equipped for offensive bombing missions.
3. The entire fleet of MiG-21s is being replaced by the French-made Rafale jets as part of the Indian Air Force’s modernization drive.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. The electoral college comprises the elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies.
2. The election is conducted by the Election Commission of India based on the principle of Proportional Representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote (STV).
3. As per Article 68(2) of the Constitution, a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President due to resignation must be filled within six months from the date of the vacancy.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Statement-I: Algal blooms caused by Karenia mikimotoi can lead to massive fish kills even though the dinoflagellate does not produce toxins that are significantly harmful to humans upon ingestion.
Statement-II: Karenia mikimotoi blooms create severe hypoxic or anoxic conditions by depleting dissolved oxygen during their decomposition, and its toxins directly impair the gill function in fish and other marine fauna.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. UNESCO was founded in the immediate aftermath of World War I to promote international cooperation in education, science, and culture.
2. One of UNESCO’s key mandates is the safeguarding of both tangible cultural heritage, like World Heritage Sites, and intangible heritage through specific conventions.
3. The organization’s scope includes setting global ethical standards for emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence and promoting freedom of expression.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Statement-I: The discovery of 3I/Atlas is significant for understanding the composition of celestial bodies beyond our Solar System.
Statement-II: 3I/Atlas follows a hyperbolic trajectory and possesses a velocity that is too high for it to be gravitationally captured by the Sun.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The average salt consumption in both urban and rural India surpasses the World Health Organization’s recommended daily limit.
2. The ICMR-NIE intervention program exclusively focuses on providing low-sodium salt substitutes to the general population in Punjab and Telangana.
3. Excessive sodium intake is linked to a higher risk of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular ailments.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The vaccine is based on a strain originally developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
2. It is a tetravalent vaccine, designed to provide immunity against all four known serotypes of the dengue virus.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1. The recent India-Saudi fertilizer agreement is a short-term deal to manage immediate supply chain disruptions.
2. The agreement’s primary focus is on the import of urea and potash fertilizers.
3. The collaboration extends beyond trade to include joint research on alternative fertilizers suitable for Indian soil conditions.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: The influx of Chin refugees into Mizoram has strained local resources and raised security concerns.
Statement-II: The Chin people share close ethnic and cultural ties with the Mizo people of Mizoram, which has historically facilitated their acceptance.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. TATR is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra and is part of the Western Ghats tiger landscape.
2. The reserve was formed by merging the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary.
3. The Andhari river is a key water source that flows through the reserve.
4. The recent controversy surrounding TATR involves the approval of a bauxite mining project within its critical tiger corridor.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement I: Constitutional mechanisms in India are designed to prevent the extreme concentration of wealth and economic power.
Statement II: Article 39(c) of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) directs the state to ensure that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth.
Statement III: Article 38(2) empowers the central government to impose a wealth tax to directly redistribute assets.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The risk associated with high salt intake is often underestimated by the public due to the delayed onset of symptoms.
2. Switching to low-sodium salt substitutes, which replace sodium chloride with potassium or magnesium salts, can have a significant positive impact on blood pressure.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. To scale up research and development primarily in the public sector and government laboratories.
2. To establish a dedicated Deep-Tech Fund of Funds to support innovation in frontier technologies.
3. To encourage the development of projects with high Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It uses enriched uranium as the primary fuel source.
2. Heavy water (D₂O) serves the dual purpose of a coolant and a moderator.
3. Online refuelling is a key feature, which allows for continuous power generation without shutting down the reactor.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The primary natural reservoir for the Nipah virus is fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family.
2. Human-to-human transmission is not possible, and the virus only spreads from animals to humans.
3. The incubation period for NiV is typically less than 48 hours.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1. It is a part of the ‘Phenome India’ initiative, which is a longitudinal cohort study.
2. The biobank is exclusively focused on collecting data on rare genetic diseases found in urban populations.
3. It is developed and managed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1. It is considered the oldest civilization in the Americas, predating the Caral civilization.
2. The city was strategically located, facilitating trade among coastal, highland, and Amazonian cultures.
3. The architectural layout includes a central circular structure and buildings made of stone and mud.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement I: India has raised objections to proposed amendments that could expand the mandatory obligations under the treaty’s Multilateral System.
Statement II: The proposed amendments could potentially undermine India’s sovereign rights over its indigenous plant genetic resources and dilute the provisions of its national laws like the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The primary method for diagnosing an active Nipah virus infection is the ELISA test, which detects viral antibodies.
2. Long-term neurological issues are not observed in survivors of severe Nipah infection.
3. Kerala’s recent serological survey aims to understand spillover dynamics by testing high- risk human and animal populations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement I: Indonesia’s inclusion in BRICS at the 17th Summit in Brazil marked a significant expansion of the group’s presence in Southeast Asia.
Statement II: The expansion of BRICS, often referred to as BRICS+, is aimed at enhancing cooperation within the Global South and providing a counterbalance to Western-led forums like the G7.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The initiative aims to create a population- specific health database tailored to India’s unique diversity, inspired by the UK Biobank model.
2. A key objective is to enable personalised medicine and gene-guided therapies by analyzing genomic and lifestyle data.
3. The biobank’s data collection is limited to 1,000 individuals from metropolitan cities to ensure data quality.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: The establishment of the CIP- South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) in Agra is significant for bridging the potato yield gap in India.
Statement-II: India is the world’s largest producer of potatoes but has a low average yield per hectare compared to the global potential.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement I: The Government of India has launched the SAGAR SETU platform and the Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) to enhance port efficiency.
Statement II: SAGAR SETU is a unified digital interface that aims to reduce processing delays in EXIM trade.
Statement III: The Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) focuses on using emerging technologies like AI and IoT to support sustainable and green operations in ports.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The DAC is chaired by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
2. It was established following the recommendations of the Group of Ministers Report on National Security reforms after the Kargil War.
3. The DAC is the apex body in the Ministry of Home Affairs for procurement matters.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme grants dual citizenship to foreign nationals of Indian origin.
Statement-II: OCI cardholders enjoy parity with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in all matters, including the acquisition of agricultural land.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The ban on pre-payment penalties applies to all types of loans, including fixed-rate loans.
2. The directive is applicable to commercial banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
3. The new rules will come into effect for loans sanctioned on or after 1st January 2026.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The monopoly of a single rating agency.
2. The exclusion of digital and OTT viewership from measurement.
3. The disproportionately large sample size of viewership measurement.
4. The lack of government oversight in the TRP ecosystem.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Statement I: The guidelines mandate a minimum share of the total fare that must be paid to the driver.
Statement II: The guidelines introduce a cap on the surge pricing that can be charged by aggregators.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. They are a type of funnel cloud attached to the base of a thunderstorm.
2. They are formed due to the interaction of contrasting air masses and are influenced by atmospheric gravity waves.
3. Their presence is a definite precursor to the formation of a tornado.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Finland
2. Ukraine
3. Mongolia
4. Japan
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. The facility is located near Tehran and is easily accessible for international inspections.
2. Its existence was initially concealed from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
3. Under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA), Iran had agreed to convert Fordow into a technology centre and cease all uranium enrichment activities there.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Greenfield investment refers to a company directly building its own new facilities in a foreign country.
2. International Project Finance (IPF) is a crucial source of funding for large-scale infrastructure projects in developing nations.
3. Recent trends indicate a robust growth in International Project Finance (IPF), particularly in the renewable energy sector.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement I: The establishment of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is a significant step towards achieving deeper financial inclusion in India.
Statement II: IPPB leverages the India Stack for paperless banking and utilises a multilingual digital interface.
Statement III: IPPB’s doorstep banking model is primarily delivered through a dedicated fleet of mobile vans in urban centres.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Effective price support operations for safeguarding the interests of the farmers.
2. Distribution of food grains throughout the country for public distribution system.
3. Maintaining a satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of foodgrains to ensure National Food Security.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Their appointment requires approval from the Supreme Court Collegium.
2. They can serve in any High Court in India, irrespective of the state of their retirement.
3. They are entitled to pensions during their tenure as Ad hoc Judges.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?

1. The introduction of iron tools led to deforestation and the expansion of agriculture.
2. Iron metallurgy was restricted to the elite and religious classes.
3. The Iron Age is linked to the emergence of fortified cities and coin-based economies.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?

1. The ascending paralysis seen in GBS starts in the upper body and moves downward.
2. The exact cause of GBS is unknown, but it is often triggered by an infection.
3. GBS is a progressive degenerative condition similar to multiple sclerosis.
Which of the above statements are correct?

1. Weed control
2. Increased soil salinity
3. Enhanced soil microorganism activity
4. Improved soil structure
Select the correct answer code:

1. ECBs are loans availed by Indian entities from foreign lenders with the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2. ECBs can be used for infrastructure development, repayment of rupee loans, and working capital requirements.
3. ECB interest rates are regulated by the Indian government to maintain parity with domestic lending rates.
Which of the above statements are correct?

1. The Citizenship Act, 1955, granted citizenship to all children born in India without any exceptions.
2. The 1986 Amendment allowed children of foreign diplomats to acquire Indian citizenship by birth.
3. The 2003 Amendment expanded the eligibility for birthright citizenship to include children of illegal immigrants.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1 .Jet streams creating strong upper-level divergence
2. A warm ocean surface providing heat and moisture
3. The presence of a high-pressure ridge over the polar region
4. An unstable atmosphere with strong vertical wind shear
Select the correct answer code:

1. It is a cultural mapping project mainly focused on documenting the tangible heritage of Indian villages, such as monuments and artefacts.
2. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is the primary implementing agency for this project.
3. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive database that links village artists to government welfare schemes.
Which of the above statements are correct?

1. The census was conducted by the Forest Department of Assam without the involvement of external researchers.
2. It employed Passive Acoustic Monitoring technology to identify bird species based on their calls.
3. The census documented the nests of Finn’s Weaver, a species endemic to the Brahmaputra floodplains.
4. The findings indicated that the grassland habitat in the park is pristine and faces no significant threats.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Project Tiger, launched in 1973, now governs 58 tiger reserves which constitute approximately 10% of India’s total geographical area.
2. India achieved the global Tx2 target of doubling its wild tiger population exactly in the target year of 2022.
3. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a non-statutory body formed by an executive resolution to oversee Project Tiger.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. It was a tri-service exercise involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
2. The exercise was primarily focused on testing submarine-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities.
3. A key objective was to validate the integration of AI-enabled sensors for enhanced battlefield situational awareness in high-altitude terrain.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Statement I: The Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, aim to establish a robust legal framework for the remediation of polluted sites in India.
Statement II: The rules operationalize the “Polluter Pays” principle by mandating the identification of the party responsible for contamination.
Statement III: The rules absolve the government of financial responsibility for cleanup, placing the entire burden on the identified polluter.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The mission is managed by the Ministry of Tourism to boost rural tourism.
2. A key objective of the NMCM is to create national digital inventories of cultural assets and artists.
3. The ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ initiative operates as a component under the broader framework of the NMCM.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Statement-I: Tiger conservation in India has significant positive externalities that extend beyond the protection of a single species.
Statement-II: Tiger reserves in India, functioning as large forest ecosystems, act as critical carbon sinks and protect major water catchments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The Rules operate under the framework of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
2. Criminal liability under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, can be invoked if the contamination is proven to cause harm to human life.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Statement-II: The HLVM3 is specifically designed with enhanced redundancy, fault-tolerance, and a Crew Escape System to ensure astronaut safety, which is paramount in human spaceflight.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The city was established by Rajendra Chola I as the imperial capital after his victorious expedition to the Gangetic plains.
2. The Tiruvalangadu and Karanthai copper plates are key epigraphic sources that document the city’s history.
3. The main temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, features a vimana that is architecturally taller and more massive than the one at the Thanjavur Brihadisvara Temple.
4. The city planning included a massive water reservoir called the Chola Gangam, which was consecrated with water from the Ganga.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A person infected with measles becomes contagious approximately four days before the onset of the characteristic skin rash.
2. The measles virus is primarily transmitted through direct contact with an infected person’s respiratory droplets and cannot survive in the air or on surfaces.
3. Achieving herd immunity against measles requires a vaccination coverage of over 90% within a population.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The TRF was created after the 2019 revocation of Article 370 to present a secular and indigenous facade for militancy in Kashmir.
2. A US designation as a ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization’ (FTO) freezes the group’s assets under US jurisdiction and criminalizes the provision of material support to it by any US person.
3. The simultaneous designation as a ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’ (SDGT) enables the application of secondary sanctions on foreign entities that conduct business with the TRF.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: In Radioactive Iodine (RAI) therapy, Iodine-131 (131I) selectively destroys thyroid tissue while largely sparing other parts of the body.
Statement-II: The thyroid gland has a unique metabolic pathway that leads to the preferential uptake and concentration of iodine, whether stable or radioactive.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. It is Israel’s only commercial port on the Red Sea, located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba.
2. The port is a major hub for Israel’s potash and phosphate exports.
3. Its strategic value is significantly amplified by its direct railway connectivity to Israel’s industrial and population centers.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement-I: The recent resurgence of measles in the United States, a country that had declared it eliminated, is largely attributable to declining immunisation coverage.
Statement-II: The measles virus is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 90% of the non- immune people close to that person will also become infected.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The therapeutic effect of Radioactive Iodine (131I) therapy is achieved through the emission of beta particles that destroy thyroid cells.
2. The therapy is considered safe for all patients, including pregnant women, due to its precise targeting of the thyroid gland.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Mandatory health and term insurance for drivers.
2. Recognition of non-transport motorcycles for ride-hailing services.
3. A centralised portal for managing licences and compliance.
4. Mandatory inclusion of Divyangjan-accessible vehicles.
How many of the above provisions are correct?

1. It is an indigenously developed underwater weapon system designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2. The rocket system can only be launched from specialised, static offshore platforms.
3. It features a twin rocket motor system, enabling it to engage targets at both short and long ranges.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Statement I: Catastrophe Bonds offer investors high-yield returns and are considered attractive for portfolio diversification.
Statement II: The performance of Catastrophe Bonds is largely uncorrelated with financial market fluctuations, as their payout is linked to the occurrence of natural disasters.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. They use microwave frequencies from atoms like Caesium to measure time with high precision.
2. Their operation involves stimulating atoms held in an optical lattice with a precisely tuned laser.
3. The accuracy of optical clocks is comparable to the current generation of caesium-based atomic clocks.
4. By 2030, these clocks are expected to officially redefine the SI unit of time, the second.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. These drones are designed to operate with an endurance of over 30 hours.
2. The procurement of these drones is primarily from Israeli firms under a technology transfer agreement.
3. Their strategic applications are limited to maritime surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis is the highest civilian honour of Namibia.
2. Namibia’s collaboration with India in ‘Project Cheetah’ involved the transcontinental translocation of the animals.
3. India’s strategic interest in Namibia is primarily driven by its vast reserves of uranium and rare earth elements.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. It originates in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh.
2. It is one of the few peninsular rivers in India that flows eastward to drain into the Bay of Bengal.
3. The river uniquely intersects the Tropic of Cancer three times in its course.
4. The Kadana Dam and the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam are major hydroelectric projects located on this river.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. These bonds are exclusively issued by national governments to raise funds before a disaster strikes.
2. The principal amount invested by bondholders is unconditionally safe and is always repaid at maturity, irrespective of any disaster event.
3. A key feature of Cat Bonds is the use of parametric triggers, which link payouts to measurable physical parameters of an event rather than actual assessed losses.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis is named after a rare desert plant symbolizing longevity.
2. India’s partnership with Namibia includes Namibia’s adoption of India’s UPI fintech system.
3. Namibia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?