8 DECEMBER 2025

8 DECEMBER 2025

1. Consider the following statements regarding Karnataka’s proposed Digital Heritage Portal:
1. It aims to integrate manuscripts, rare printed books, and archival documents into a single access platform.
2. It is being developed exclusively by the Karnataka State Archives without participation from any other institution.
3. The initiative aligns with the Digital India Mission.
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
2. Consider the following statements regarding recent monetary policy actions:
1. The RBI reduced repo rate by 25 bps, bringing it to 5.25%.
2. The cumulative rate cuts since February amount to 125 bps.
3. The policy stance was shifted from neutral to accommodative.
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
3. Rock Eagle Owl can be identified by which of the following traits?
1. Large horn-like tufts
2. White throat patch with black stripes
3. Bright red feathers on wings
Which statements are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding the newly launched Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainability & Climate Change:
1. It was developed by C-CAMP in partnership with Ashraya Hasta Trust.
2. The first-year target is to develop at least 10 innovation-based solutions.
3. Its focus is predominantly on fossil-fuel based technologies.
Which statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements regarding NATGRID:
1. It became operational in 2023.
2. It was conceptualised after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3