5 JULY 2025

5 JULY 2025

1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Karnataka’s score in the PGI 2.0 improved from 562 to 549 in 2023-24.
2. The state received the Akanshi-1 grade, indicating 21%–30% performance.
3. Learning outcomes in core subjects improved significantly in Classes 3, 5, and 8.
4. PGI 2.0 is based on 73 indicators and totals 1,000 points.
A) Only 2 and 3
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 4
D) All of the above

2. Which of the following statements about the proposed TRP policy changes are true?
1. The new policy aims to limit technological integration to traditional television only.
2. The Ministry proposes deleting clauses restricting cross-holdings to encourage competition.
3. The current TRP system tracks connected TV and digital platform viewership comprehensively.
4. Clause 1.4 will be updated to prevent conflict of interest from consultancy services.

A) Only 2 and 4
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 3
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding access to justice for persons with disabilities in India?
1. Disability-disaggregated data is adequately available across police and judicial systems.
2. Infrastructure in courts and prisons is often inaccessible for persons with disabilities.
3. Employment quotas for persons with disabilities in the justice system are strictly enforced.
4. Only 0.29% of legal aid beneficiaries in 2023–24 were persons with disabilities.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
4. Which of the following statements about Roll Clouds are true?
1. Roll clouds are a subtype of arcus clouds and are attached to the parent storm.
2. They often appear in coastal and mountainous regions like the Alps and Japan.
3. Roll clouds are dangerous and can directly cause tornadoes.
4. They form due to interaction between cold downdraft air and warm, moist inflow air.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India’s chemical trade deficit stood at $31 billion in 2023.
2. The target is to raise India’s GVC share in chemicals to 10% by 2040.
3. The report recommends port infrastructure upgrades and Opex subsidies.
4. India aims to achieve net-zero chemical trade and boost exports by $35–40 billion by 2030.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only