1. Consider the following statements regarding the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT):
1. It will be India’s first AI-powered integrated township located at Bidadi.
2. The project spans over 8,493 acres with an estimated cost of ₹20,000 crore.
3. Over 2,000 acres are earmarked for AI industries and start-ups.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements regarding the revised Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact (2025):
1. It is valid for one year.
2. Aadhaar-linked bank accounts are mandatory for stipend disbursement.
3. Camps can be established near highways for better accessibility.
Which of the above 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. Consider the following statements about demographic trends in India:
1. India’s birth rate fell from 36.9 (1971) to 18.4 (2023).
2. The working-age population (15–59 years) share has declined since 1991.
3. Rural areas witnessed a faster decline in birth rates than urban areas between 2013–2023.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 2 and 3 only
4. Consider the following statements about Environment Audit Rules, 2025:
1. They introduce a licensing system for private agencies to act as environment auditors.
2. Environment auditors will assess projects only for compliance with Green Credit Rules.
3. The scheme aims to address manpower and infrastructure shortages faced by Pollution Control Boards.
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
5. Consider the following with respect to India’s response to the BBNJ Treaty:
1. India has ratified the treaty, along with 55 other nations.
2. A 12-member committee headed by Sanjay Upadhyay has been formed to draft the law.
3. The proposed law seeks to balance oceanic conservation with India’s strategic interests.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
