1. Consider the following statements regarding Quantum City in Bengaluru:
1. The Karnataka government has sanctioned 6.17 acres at Hesaraghatta for Quantum City.
2. Q-City will host laboratories, incubation centers, and academic-industry collaborations.
3. The project aims to develop a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035.
Which of the statements are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3
D) 1 and 3 only
2. Consider the following statements regarding PVTGs:
1. PVTGs are identified based on stagnant population, isolation, pre-agrarian economy, and low literacy.
2. The Dhebar Commission (1960–61) recommended recognition of intra-tribal disparities leading to PVTG classification.
3. There are currently 52 PVTGs recognized in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3
D) 1 and 3 only
3. Consider the following statements about the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ):
1. It is a legally binding treaty under UNCLOS (1982).
2. It applies to areas within a country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
3. It aims to establish Marine Protected Areas and regulate seabed mining.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3
D) 1 and 3 only
4. Which of the following challenges are associated with extracting freshwater from ocean aquifers?
1. High cost and technological barriers
2. Risk to marine ecosystems
3. Guaranteed unlimited supply
A) 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) All of the above
5. Which of the following statements about ISC and IISF are correct?
1. ISC was traditionally inaugurated by the PM, with physical attendance last in 2020.
2. IISF focuses more on science popularisation among youth rather than high-level global research.
3. ESTIC will not have participation from global laureates.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
6. Which of the following bodies represent India in HealthAI GRN?
A) ICMR-NIRDHDS
B) IndiaAI
C) NITI Aayog
D) Both a and b
7. Consider the following statements about Madhusudan K.S.:
1. He is a teacher from Mysuru.
2. He created the “C-Lounge” makerspace for practical learning in robotics, AI, 3D printing, and drones.
3. He received the National Teachers’ Award 2025 from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
8. The recently developed hybrid sunflower RSFH-700 is notable because it:
A) Reduces millet production
B) Is used only for oil extraction
C) Has high resistance to major diseases
D) Requires low irrigation
9. Bengaluru’s Track Duty platform aims to:
A) Monitor field officials and ensure timely mustering
B) Track solid waste disposal in landfills only
C) Replace manual waste collection entirely
D) Focus on recycling initiatives exclusively
10. The Kapas Kisan App enables farmers to:
A) Sell cotton under MSP with self-registration
B) Book slots and track real-time payments
C) Access multiple Indian languages
D) All of the above
