1. Which of the following statements are true regarding Cybercrime in Karnataka?
1. Karnataka recorded fewer cybercrime cases in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 and 2023.
2. Bengaluru city accounts for more than 70% of the state’s cybercrime cases.
3. Current scams such as courier frauds yield higher returns per attempt than older phishing frauds.
4. Investigations are hampered by low conviction rates and limited resources of cyber units.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2, 3, and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding Disel Generator set emissions in India?
1. Bengaluru Urban ranks among the top 3 districts for PM2.5 emissions from multiple DG set categories.
2. Frequent power cuts in states like UP and Maharashtra increase DG set dependence.
3. The commercial sector accounts for 40% of DG set usage, led by telecom towers.
4. DG sets in India released over 800 Gg of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in 2022.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2, 3, and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding cybercrime conviction in Karnataka?
1. Karnataka recorded over 85,000 cybercrime cases under the IT Act between 2020 and July 2025.
2. In 2024, more than 22,000 cybercrime cases were filed in the state.
3. The conviction rate for cybercrimes in Karnataka during this period was nearly 23%.
4. Procedural lapses and intermediary non-cooperation are major reasons for low conviction.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
4. Which of the following statements about the Karnataka Groundwater (Amendment) Bill, 2025 are true?
1. The Bill requires prior NOC for borewells in notified areas.
2. Domestic borewells and rural drinking water schemes are exempted from NOCs.
3. Industries and housing societies require NOCs but are exempt from extraction charges.
4. The Bill was introduced in line with Union government directives and similar laws exist in other states.
A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
5. Which of the following statements about GST rate rationalisation are true has proposed by Group of Ministers (GOM)?
1. The GoM has proposed merging the 12% slab with 5% and the 28% slab with 18%.
2. A new 40% slab is proposed for luxury and sin goods like tobacco and luxury cars.
3. The GST Council, chaired by the Union Finance Minister, will take the final decision.
4. About 70% of GST collections currently arise from the 12% slab.
A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
6. Which of the following statements about Kerala’s Living Lab initiative are true?
1. The living lab approach originated in the Netherlands.
2. Kanichar Panchayat is India’s first to adopt this approach for disaster resilience.
3. An Early Landslide Warning System (ELWS) has been developed by IIT-Roorkee and CSIR-CBRI.
4. India is stronger in landslide forecasting than cyclone preparedness.
A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
7. Which of the following statements about Huntington’s Disease are true?
1. It is caused by mutation in the Huntingtin (HTT) gene on chromosome 4.
2. It can currently be cured through advanced gene therapy in India.
3. Children with the disease often have more severe symptoms and shorter life expectancy.
4. Huntington’s Disease is officially included under India’s National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD).
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4
8. Which of the following statements are true regarding Agni-5:
1. It is a three-stage solid-fuel missile with a range of about 5,000 km.
2. The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) is the operational user of Agni-5.
3. The missile incorporates indigenous technologies like Ring Laser Gyro-based Inertial Navigation System.
4. Agni-5 was first tested in 2021.
A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
9. Which of the following statements are true regarding Gender justice in India?
1. India ranks 131 out of 148 countries in WEF’s 2025 Gender Gap Report, behind Bangladesh and Nepal.
2. Southern states universally outperform northern states in all gender indicators.
3. Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh show higher female labour force participation than some southern states.
4. Kerala and Tamil Nadu report maternal mortality below 60, significantly better than Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
10. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Act (CLNDA), 2010, includes a supplier liability clause that discouraged foreign companies from entering India’s nuclear sector.
2. The Atomic Energy Act (1962) currently allows unrestricted private sector participation in nuclear power.
3. India’s installed nuclear power capacity in 2024 was about 8.8 GW across 24 plants.
4. The Indian government aims to scale nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047.
A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D) 2, 3 and 4 only
