1. Which of the following statements are true regarding the ‘Yes Bengaluru’ initiative?
1. ‘Yes Bengaluru’ is the first global city innovation platform aligned with UN SDG 11.
2. Deloitte is the knowledge partner, supporting the challenge’s design and execution.
3. The initiative targets urban issues like pollution, mobility, and water conservation.
4. The challenge will run for five years, with startup solutions implemented by BBMP and other civic bodies.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only
2. Which of the following statements are true about ragi cultivation in Karnataka?
1. Karnataka contributes more than 60% to India’s total ragi production.
2. The MSP for ragi increased from ₹3,000 in 2019 to ₹4,290 in 2024–25.
3. The ragi cultivation area in Karnataka declined due to weather conditions.
4. Inclusion in the Public Distribution System (PDS) helped stabilize ragi markets.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding India’s adult BCG vaccination drive?
1. The drive was launched in 25 districts across Karnataka.
2. Women had a higher vaccine uptake than men in all districts.
3. The BCG vaccine must be administered within 6 hours of vial opening.
4. The drive targeted high-risk groups like diabetics, smokers, and underweight individuals.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Bengaluru’s built-up area rose from 7.97% in 1973 to 87.64% in 2025.
2. Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects are most intense in southern and western Bengaluru.
3. UTFVI shows 545.25 sq. km of the city under ecologically unfavourable thermal stress.
4. The study recommends at least 50% green/open space at the plot level.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Colliers’ report on global tech talent hubs?
1. Bengaluru is among the top 10 global tech talent hubs.
2. India accounts for over 75% of global tech VC funding.
3. Six Indian cities are in APAC’s top 10 for tech talent acquisition.
4. Bengaluru and Hyderabad together accounted for 50% of office space uptake in India.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
6. Which of the following statements about the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 are true?
1. The Act applies only to vessels registered in India.
2. The High Courts can arrest and sell vessels to secure maritime claims.
3. Inland vessels under the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 are exempted from this Act.
4. The Act confers admiralty jurisdiction to all 25 High Courts in India.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
7. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Carrying capacity refers to the number of tourists a city can host for economic benefits.
2. Overcrowding and unchecked constructions are stressing hill towns like Nainital and Mussoorie.
3. The Joshimath crisis involved major forest fires due to deforestation.
4. Uttarakhand may redirect tourism activities from cities exceeding their ecological limits.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 2 and 4
D) Only 1, 3, and 4
8. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Isostatic rebound reduces surface pressure, increasing volcanic eruption likelihood.
2. West Antarctica has around 100 volcanoes beneath its ice sheets.
3. Volcanic eruptions during glaciation periods were 30–50 times higher.
4. Remote sensing has limited use in predicting volcanic risks.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
9. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The 4th FfD Conference was held in Seville in July 2025 with UN DESA and ECOSOC support.
2. The United States led the Effective Taxation Initiative for High-Net-Worth Individuals.
3. The Sevilla Platform for Action aims to tackle unsustainable debt and promote digital economies.
4. India praised the $300 billion climate finance target at COP29.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
10. Which of the following statements are true regarding TB death audits and India’s TB elimination efforts?
1. TB death audits aim to identify gaps in service delivery, similar to maternal death audits.
2. India’s TB mortality rate increased from 22 to 35 per 100,000 between 2015 and 2023.
3. The RATIONS trial showed that nutrition has no significant role in TB prevention.
4. Tamil Nadu’s TN-KET model improved TB outcomes through inpatient care and risk triaging.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 4
D) Only 1, 3, and 4
