1. Which of the following statements are true regarding Karnataka State Film Awards 2021?
1. Doddahatti Boregowda won the Best Film award and received a gold medal with ₹1 lakh.
2. Yuvarathnaa, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, was recognized as the Best Popular Film.
3. Archana Jois won the Best Actress award for the film Mute.
4. Bhuvanesh Prabhu received the Best Photography award for Amma Samsara (Konkani film).
5. Raghu K M won Best Script & Director for Doddahatti Boregowda.
6. Nada Peda Asha received the Best Regional Language Film award for Kodava language cinema.
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
B) 1, 2, 4, 5
C) 2, 3, 6
D) 1, 3, 5
2. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Article 39A mandates the State to provide equal justice and free legal aid.
2. Section 89 of the CPC encourages arbitration, conciliation, mediation, and Lok Adalats.
3. ADR mechanisms help reduce court backlog and strengthen social relationships.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
3. With reference to the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), consider the following statements:
1. It covers 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts across 29 States and UTs.
2. Its key objectives include promoting crop diversification and improving irrigation facilities.
3. It is implemented solely through the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
4. Which of the following initiatives was launched to promote hands-on training among school students?
A) PM–SETU Scheme
B) Skill University in honour of Karpoori Thakur
C) Vocational Skill Labs
D) Aatmanirbhar Kaushal Abhiyan
5. Which of the following was a part of the recent RBI corporate and infrastructure financing reforms?
A) Lending cap of ₹10,000 crore for large borrowers retained
B) Banks permitted to finance corporate takeovers
C) Increase in risk weights for NBFC infrastructure lending
D) Repo rate raised to 6%
6. The newly announced coral larvae cryobank in Southeast Asia aims to:
1. Freeze and preserve coral larvae for future reef restoration.
2. Ensure long-term reef resilience and genetic diversity.
3. Store only critically endangered coral species.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
7. Scientists warn that continued deforestation could push parts of the Amazon towards a tipping point. What is this ecological risk?
A) Rainforest shifting into desert
B) Rainforest shifting into savanna
C) Rainforest turning into wetlands
D) Rainforest turning into tundra
8. Which of the following states are identified as lightning-prone in NCRB 2023?
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Bihar
3. Odisha
4. Uttar Pradesh
5. Jharkhand
A) 1, 2, 3 only
B) 2, 4, 5 only
C) 1, 2, 3, 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
9. With reference to the National Camel Sustainability Initiative (NCSI), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to promote camel conservation, breeding, and sustainable livelihoods.
2. It will be implemented only by the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and excludes other ministries.
3. It links with the National Livestock Mission for financial support.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
10. Which of the following structural measures are included in UFRMP Phase-2?
1. Interlinking of water bodies for stormwater management
2. Flood protection walls
3. Early Warning Systems
4. Upgrading drainage infrastructure
A) 2, 3 and 4 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
11. Which of the following correctly matches the scientist with their contribution?
1. Shimon Sakaguchi → Discovery of regulatory T-cells (1995)
2. Mary E. Brunkow & Fred Ramsdell → Identification of Foxp3 mutation in mice (2001)
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
12. With reference to INS Androth, consider the following statements:
1. It is the second vessel in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) series.
2. It is named after an island in Lakshadweep.
3. It is equipped with waterjet propulsion powered by marine diesel engines.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 2 and 3 only
13. What does the name “Akshar” signify in the context of the Indian Coast Guard?
A) Eternal vigilance of the seas
B) Speed and agility in combat
C) Unity in diversity
D) Indestructible armour
14. Exercise Konkan-25 recently seen in news involves:
A) Indian Navy and French Navy in the Bay of Bengal
B) Indian Navy and U.K. Navy in the Western Indian Ocean
C) Indian Navy and Japanese Navy in the Andaman Sea
D) Indian Navy and U.S. Navy in the Arabian Sea
15. The exercise NATPOLREX-X, conducted off Chennai coast, focused on:
A) Cybersecurity preparedness
B) Counter-terrorism operations at sea
C) Tackling marine oil spill emergencies
D) Coastal community disaster relief
