10 NOVEMBER 2025

10 NOVEMBER 2025

1. With reference to the Cobra Beat System recently introduced by Bengaluru Traffic Police, consider the following statements:
1. The initiative focuses primarily on large-scale infrastructure upgrades to reduce congestion.
2. Cobras are assigned specific routes to monitor and resolve micro-level traffic issues.
3. The system empowers officers to clamp vehicles violating parking norms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. With reference to the Karnataka Startup Policy 2025–30, consider the following statements:
1. The policy targets the creation of 25,000 startups across Karnataka within five years.
2. It allocates ₹518.27 crore for implementation over the same period.
3. All new startups are to be based in Bengaluru to strengthen its tech dominance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. Who headed the panel responsible for drafting the India AI Governance Guidelines (2025)?
(a) Ajay K. Sood
(b) S. Krishnan
(c) Abhishek Singh
(d) Prof. Balaraman Ravindran
4. Which of the following correctly describes the Enforcement Directorate (ED)?
(a) Established in 1956 under the Department of Economic Affairs
(b) Functions directly under the Reserve Bank of India
(c) Operates under the Department of Revenue, enforcing FEMA, PMLA, and FEOA
(d) Created after India joined FATF in 2010
5. With reference to the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), consider the following statements:
1. It was launched by Brazil in 2025 to reward tropical nations for forest protection and restoration.
2. India joined the facility as a founding member.
3. The initiative aims to mobilize USD 125 billion through public and private investment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3