23 JUNE 2025

23 JUNE 2025

1. Which of the following statements are true regarding Bihar’s new e-voting system?
1. Bihar is the first state in India to implement a mobile-based e-voting system for municipal polls.
2. The e-voting system uses only one mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India.
3. The system incorporates blockchain and biometric verification to ensure vote security.
4. Estonia is one of the few countries globally to have implemented remote e-voting on a national scale.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 1, 3, and 4
C) 2, 3, and 4
D) 1, 2, and 4
2. Which of the following statements about the PMGSY QR Code Initiative are true?
1. QR codes allow citizens to submit road feedback and photographs.
2. AI/ML tools are used to manually correct contractor payment details.
3. e-MARG is used to monitor rural roads during construction phase only.
4. The initiative is implemented through NRIDA under the Ministry of Rural Development.
A) 1 and 3
B) 1, 3, and 4
C) 2, 3, and 4
D) 1 and 4
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Road transport contributes over 10% of India’s CO₂ emissions.
2. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) have no internal combustion engine.
3. India’s EV production capacity may exceed domestic demand by 2030.
4. The FAME scheme supports the adoption and manufacturing of EVs in India.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 2, 3, and 4
C) 1, 3, and 4
D) 1, 2, and 4
4. Which of the following statements are true about e-Raktkosh?
1. It is developed by NIC under the Digital India initiative.
2. e-Raktkosh provides real-time updates on blood availability and is linked with Aadhar for donor tracking.
3. The system includes six major components including waste management and donor alert systems.
4. The platform is currently being proposed for integration with the Rare Donor Registry.
A) 2, 3, and 4
B) 1, 3, and 4
C) 1, 2, and 3
D) 1, 2, and 4
5. Which of the following statements are true about lavender cultivation in J&K?
1. Lavender requires high water and flat fertile land for successful cultivation.
2. Lavender cultivation has increased farmers’ incomes significantly compared to traditional crops.
3. CSIR-IIIM provided lavender seeds and cash subsidies directly to farmers.
4. Lavender farming aligns with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and promotes sustainable livelihoods.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only