1. Which of the following statements about the India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) are true?
1. JCM allows Japan to invest in low-carbon technologies in developing countries and earn carbon credits.
2. The MoC signed in Japan is India’s first such agreement under JCM.
3. The mechanism allows carbon trading under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
4. JCM permits carbon credits to be traded even if it negatively impacts India’s NDC commitments.

A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

2. Which of the following statements about the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 are true?
1. SEEI 2024 was jointly developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and AEEE.
2. It assesses energy efficiency progress of all 36 States/UTs for FY 2023-24.
3. The framework covers 66 indicators across 5 sectors, with special focus on renewable energy subsidies.
4. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura were top performers in their respective consumption groups.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

3. Which of the following statements are true regarding semiconductors in India?
1. India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) was launched in 2021 under MeitY with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore.
2. CG Semi’s OSAT facility in Gujarat is India’s first commercial semiconductor assembly unit.
3. Micron’s project is expected to start production by December 2024.
4. Semiconductors are primarily made from silicon and are essential for computing and communications.

A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. Which of the following statements are true regarding Prithu, the 13th-century ruler of Kamrup?
1. A new flyover in Guwahati has been named after Prithu.
2. He is credited with repelling Bakhtiyar Khilji’s 1206 CE invasion of Assam.
3. The Kanai Barasi Bowa inscription explicitly names Prithu as the victor.
4. Historian Raktim Patar has played a major role in reviving his legacy.

A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, 3, and 4
D) 1, 2, and 4 only

5. Which of the following statements are true regarding the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit (2025)?
1. The summit was held in Tokyo and was PM Modi’s first Annual Summit with PM Ishiba Shigeru.
2. Japan is India’s second-largest ODA donor, after the United States.
3. A Joint Vision for the Next Decade covering eight pillars was adopted.
4. India and Japan reaffirmed support for each other’s permanent membership in the UN Security Council.

A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4