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Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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1.

With reference to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, consider the following statements:

1.It entered into force in 1996.
2.It is the binding global agreement focused on desertification, land degradation and drought.
3.Desertification under it means that affected land turns into sand desert.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: UNCCD COP17 Opens in Ulaanbaatar with a Restoration Theme Open full article →
2.

With reference to the geography of Mongolia, consider the following statements:

1.It is landlocked and shares borders with only Russia and China.
2.The Gobi occupies its drier southern region.
3.Most of its territory lies below 500 metres in elevation.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: UNCCD COP17 Opens in Ulaanbaatar with a Restoration Theme Open full article →
3.

The Bonn Challenge, to which India has made a pledge, is best described as:

From: UNCCD COP17 Opens in Ulaanbaatar with a Restoration Theme Open full article →
4.

Why is drought resilience considered different from ordinary drought relief?

From: UNCCD COP17 Opens in Ulaanbaatar with a Restoration Theme Open full article →
5.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Restoring a degraded landscape does not always mean planting trees on it.

Statement-II: The suitable method depends on the original ecosystem, so grasslands may need better grazing and water management instead.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

From: UNCCD COP17 Opens in Ulaanbaatar with a Restoration Theme Open full article →
6.

With reference to Dihing Patkai National Park, consider the following statements:

1.It lies in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam.
2.It protects tropical lowland evergreen rainforest.
3.It was declared a national park in 2021.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Camera Trap Confirms a Tiger in Dihing Patkai National Park Open full article →
7.

Repeated camera-trap photographs can help identify individual tigers because:

From: Camera Trap Confirms a Tiger in Dihing Patkai National Park Open full article →
8.

What does a single camera-trap photograph of one male tiger establish?

From: Camera Trap Confirms a Tiger in Dihing Patkai National Park Open full article →
9.

Why does conservation of Dihing Patkai need attention beyond the notified park boundary?

From: Camera Trap Confirms a Tiger in Dihing Patkai National Park Open full article →
10.

With reference to the Adi Vaani platform, consider the following statements:

1.It is a government-backed platform for tribal-language translation and preservation.
2.Its initial beta work covered Santali, Bhili, Mundari and Gondi.
3.It is implemented by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Adi Vaani Adds an iOS App and Five More Tribal Languages Open full article →
11.

In language technology, a 'corpus' refers to:

From: Adi Vaani Adds an iOS App and Five More Tribal Languages Open full article →
12.

Why do translation models for tribal languages need review by community speakers and linguists?

From: Adi Vaani Adds an iOS App and Five More Tribal Languages Open full article →
13.

The Central Institute of Indian Languages, which signed an agreement for this work, is located at:

From: Adi Vaani Adds an iOS App and Five More Tribal Languages Open full article →
14.

With reference to the upgraded India Post applications, consider the following statements:

1.Dak MITRA is an internal work platform used by postal staff.
2.Dak Sewa is the public-facing application.
3.Dak Sewa is available in 23 Indian languages.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: India Post Upgrades Its Dak MITRA and Dak Sewa Apps Open full article →
15.

Why does India Post's network give its digital tools unusual last-mile importance?

From: India Post Upgrades Its Dak MITRA and Dak Sewa Apps Open full article →
16.

Jan Sewa Connect, associated with the renovated post offices, is described as:

From: India Post Upgrades Its Dak MITRA and Dak Sewa Apps Open full article →
17.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The number of application downloads is not a sound measure of service improvement.

Statement-II: Downloads show reach, while successful transactions, failure rates and complaint resolution show quality.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

From: India Post Upgrades Its Dak MITRA and Dak Sewa Apps Open full article →
18.

In a cell, the lysosome is mainly responsible for:

From: ICMR Study Finds Lead Worsens Amyloid-Beta Nerve Damage Open full article →
19.

With reference to lead exposure, consider the following statements:

1.Lead-acid batteries account for most global lead use.
2.Lead accumulates in bones and teeth over time.
3.The World Health Organization has identified a safe threshold below which lead causes no harm.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: ICMR Study Finds Lead Worsens Amyloid-Beta Nerve Damage Open full article →
20.

Children are at greater risk from lead than adults mainly because:

From: ICMR Study Finds Lead Worsens Amyloid-Beta Nerve Damage Open full article →
21.

Why is chelation not a substitute for removing a source of lead exposure?

From: ICMR Study Finds Lead Worsens Amyloid-Beta Nerve Damage Open full article →
22.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The study does not prove that lead exposure causes Alzheimer's disease in people.

Statement-II: It tested a human-derived cell line in the laboratory, so population and clinical evidence are still required.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

From: ICMR Study Finds Lead Worsens Amyloid-Beta Nerve Damage Open full article →
23.

Which one of the following correctly describes the role of a clearing corporation in the securities market?

From: SEBI Sets a 100-Point IT Resilience Index for Market Bodies Open full article →
24.

With reference to the Information Technology Resilience Index, consider the following statements:

1.Availability and security each carry 20 points.
2.The index will be computed every six months.
3.It rates the investment quality of listed companies.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: SEBI Sets a 100-Point IT Resilience Index for Market Bodies Open full article →
25.

In the context of system resilience, 'integrity' refers to whether:

From: SEBI Sets a 100-Point IT Resilience Index for Market Bodies Open full article →
26.

Why does a high resilience score not guarantee that no failure will occur?

From: SEBI Sets a 100-Point IT Resilience Index for Market Bodies Open full article →
27.

With reference to business continuity planning at market institutions, consider the following statements:

1.Alternate sites, tested backups and clear decision authority form part of such planning.
2.A written plan that has never been tested provides full assurance of recovery.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: SEBI Sets a 100-Point IT Resilience Index for Market Bodies Open full article →
28.

With reference to Doronicum sanctum, consider the following statements:

1.It belongs to the family Asteraceae.
2.It is the first documented member of its genus from north-eastern India.
3.It was collected at a high-altitude site in Tawang district.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Doronicum sanctum Described as a New Species from Tawang Open full article →
29.

In the Asteraceae family, what appears to be a single flower is usually:

From: Doronicum sanctum Described as a New Species from Tawang Open full article →
30.

Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh shares an international border with:

From: Doronicum sanctum Described as a New Species from Tawang Open full article →
31.

In plant taxonomy, why is a type specimen important?

From: Doronicum sanctum Described as a New Species from Tawang Open full article →
32.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Describing a plant as new to science does not establish that it is endangered.

Statement-II: A threat category requires evidence on population size, range, trends and threats.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

From: Doronicum sanctum Described as a New Species from Tawang Open full article →
33.

With reference to the GENESIS scheme, consider the following statements:

1.GENESIS expands to Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups.
2.It is implemented by the MeitY Startup Hub.
3.It focuses especially on startups in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: MeitY Opens GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Cohort 3 Open full article →
34.

Ideas eligible for the Entrepreneur-in-Residence route are expected to be at Technology Readiness Level 1 to 4, which covers:

From: MeitY Opens GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Cohort 3 Open full article →
35.

Why do deep-technology startups often need longer development timelines than digital service startups?

From: MeitY Opens GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Cohort 3 Open full article →
36.

Consider the following statements about the GENESIS Cohort 3 call:

1.Every eligible applicant automatically receives Rs 10 lakh.
2.An incorporated startup must be less than two years old on the application date.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: MeitY Opens GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence Cohort 3 Open full article →
37.

With reference to the two Guggal species planted in Kutch, consider the following statements:

1.Khara Guggal is Commiphora wightii.
2.Both species belong to the family Burseraceae.
3.Commiphora stocksiana has a wider Indian distribution than Commiphora wightii.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Kutch Villages Plant Two Native Guggal Species on Commons Open full article →
38.

In the context of village land in Gujarat, 'gauchar' refers to:

From: Kutch Villages Plant Two Native Guggal Species on Commons Open full article →
39.

Why is careless tapping of Commiphora wightii a serious threat to the plant?

From: Kutch Villages Plant Two Native Guggal Species on Commons Open full article →
40.

With reference to the geography of Kutch, consider the following statements:

1.The Gulf of Kutch lies to its south.
2.The Great and Little Rann form wide salt-marsh landscapes towards its north and east.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Kutch Villages Plant Two Native Guggal Species on Commons Open full article →
41.

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The number of saplings planted does not by itself measure restoration success.

Statement-II: Ecological success needs survival, natural recruitment, soil recovery and continued community use over several years.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

From: Kutch Villages Plant Two Native Guggal Species on Commons Open full article →
42.

With reference to waterspouts, consider the following statements:

1.A waterspout is a rotating column of air over a water surface.
2.The visible funnel consists of a solid column of seawater lifted from below.
3.The circulation must reach the water surface to qualify as a waterspout.

Select the answer using the code given below:

From: Waterspout Filmed over Ferry Reach on Bermuda's North Shore Open full article →
43.

Which one of the following best distinguishes a tornadic waterspout from a fair-weather waterspout?

From: Waterspout Filmed over Ferry Reach on Bermuda's North Shore Open full article →
44.

As a growing cloud stretches a rotating column of air vertically, the column's rotation speed increases. This is comparable to:

From: Waterspout Filmed over Ferry Reach on Bermuda's North Shore Open full article →
45.

With reference to the location of Bermuda, consider the following statements:

1.It lies in the North Atlantic Ocean and not in the Caribbean Sea.
2.Its nearest mainland is Cape Hatteras in North Carolina.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

From: Waterspout Filmed over Ferry Reach on Bermuda's North Shore Open full article →
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