1. The ‘Suraksha 75’ project primarily aims to:
A) Reduce air pollution in Bengaluru
B) Upgrade major traffic junctions for safety and better traffic flow
C) Introduce electric buses in the city
D) Create pedestrian-only zones
2. Consider the following statements regarding Mission Zero Preventable Maternal Death launched by Karnataka:
1. The initiative aims to reduce preventable maternal deaths and aligns with SDG 3.1.
2. Monetary support of ₹14,500 is provided to all pregnant women irrespective of income category.
3. K-ARC Partography software monitors real-time deliveries in public hospitals.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements regarding Karnataka’s Draft Domestic Workers Bill, 2025:
1. It mandates a written agreement between employer and domestic worker.
2. The bill excludes part-time and gig workers.
3. Employers must register domestic workers within one month of employment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Act, 2025:
1. It grants CDSCO legal authority to recall substandard drugs from the market.
2. It introduces digital reforms for licensing and approvals.
3. It was drafted under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
Which of the statements are correct?
A) 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), consider the following statements:
1. ORS contains glucose, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride.
2. It is primarily used to treat dehydration due to diarrhoea in children.
3. Excess sugar in ORS helps faster absorption of water in the intestine.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1 and 2 only
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Rangarajan Committee (2014):
1. It defined poverty using calorie intake levels.
2. It broadened the consumption basket beyond food items.
3. It estimated 29.5% of India’s population as poor in 2011-12.
Which are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1 and 2 only
7. With reference to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), consider the following:
1. It was constituted under the CAQM Act, 2021.
2. Its jurisdiction includes Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh NCR regions.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Which statements are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
8. Regarding the blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra):
1. It is a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. Males are hornless, while females have corkscrew-shaped horns.
3. Its habitat includes open grasslands and semi-arid regions.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1 and 2 only
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Piprahwa relics:
1. They were discovered in 1898 at Piprahwa, identified with ancient Kapilvastu.
2. The relics include crystal caskets, bone fragments, and gold ornaments with Triratna motifs.
3. They were repatriated from Hong Kong through a public-private partnership.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1 and 2 only
10. Police Commemoration Day is observed on:
A) 15 August
B) 21 October
C) 26 January
D) 30 November
