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1. Which one of the following is the name of the dashboard launched recen

Which one of the following is the name of the dashboard launched recently by the Reserve Bank of India to assess and monitor the progress of financial inclusion by capturing relevant parameters ?

Pragya

Antardrishti

Divyachakshu

Antahgyan

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The dashboard launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to assess and monitor the progress of financial inclusion by capturing relevant parameters is named ‘Antardrishti’.

The dashboard provides required data on financial inclusion parameters in one place, enabling better monitoring and policy formulation.

It was launched by the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. The name ‘Antardrishti’ means ‘inner vision’.

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2. Aaron Finch, who recently retired from international cricket, was capt

Aaron Finch, who recently retired from international cricket, was captain of men’s cricket team of which one of the following countries?

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South Africa

Australia

England

New Zealand

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Aaron Finch, a prominent cricketer who recently retired from international cricket, was the captain of the men’s cricket team of Australia.

He captained the Australian team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), leading them to victory in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Aaron Finch is regarded as one of Australia’s most successful white-ball captains.

3. The Nova Kakhovka dam, which was in news recently, is situated in

The Nova Kakhovka dam, which was in news recently, is situated in

Belarus

Turkey

Ukraine

Poland

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The Nova Kakhovka dam, which gained international attention due to its destruction, is located in Ukraine.

The dam is situated on the Dnieper River in the Kherson region of Ukraine.

Its destruction had significant humanitarian and environmental consequences and was a major event during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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4. Consider the following statements about Kavach, the automatic train pr

Consider the following statements about Kavach, the automatic train protection system :

1. It is designed and developed by Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) in collabo-ration with Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Japan
2. The trials of Kavach were facili-tated by the Southern Railway
3. Kavach is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 only

3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

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Statement 3, which states that Kavach is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4), is correct. SIL-4 is the highest level of safety certification.

Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed by the Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) under the Ministry of Railways, India. It was not developed in collaboration with RTRI, Japan.

Statement 1 is incorrect because Kavach is an indigenous development by RDSO and does not involve collaboration with RTRI, Japan. Statement 2 is incorrect because the trials of Kavach were primarily facilitated by the South Central Railway (SCR), not the Southern Railway. Thus, only statement 3 is correct.

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5. Consider the following statements about Centralized Laboratory Net- wo

Consider the following statements about Centralized Laboratory Net- work (CLN):

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1. CLN works to test vaccines which can be used during pandemic
2. India is a member of CLN
3. CLN is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Inno- vations (CEPI)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

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The Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN) is indeed a network of laboratories established to test vaccines, especially those aimed at tackling epidemic and pandemic threats. This aligns with statement 1.

The CLN is a key component of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)’s efforts to accelerate vaccine development and testing. India is a member of this network, with institutions like the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) participating.

Statement 2 is correct as India is part of the CLN. Statement 3 is also correct as the CLN is an initiative under the umbrella of CEPI. Therefore, all three statements are correct.

6. Consider the following statements about gallantry awards in India:

Consider the following statements about gallantry awards in India:

1. Post-independence, first three gallantry awards were instituted on 26th January, 1950
2. The first three gallantry awards were Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Ashoka Chakra Class-II and Ashoka Chakra Class-III

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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The correct answer is D, meaning neither of the statements is correct.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Post-independence, the first set of gallantry awards were instituted on 26th January, 1950, but there were six awards instituted, not three. These included the Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra (for bravery in the face of the enemy), and Ashoka Chakra Class I, Ashoka Chakra Class II, and Ashoka Chakra Class III (for bravery other than in the face of the enemy).
Statement 2 is incorrect. While Ashoka Chakra Class I, II, and III were indeed instituted on that date, they were three out of the six awards, specifically the peacetime series. Calling them “the first three gallantry awards” is misleading, as the wartime awards (PVC, MVC, VrC) were equally “first” (instituted on the same date) and are primarily associated with the term “gallantry” in combat contexts.

The Ashoka Chakra Class I, II, and III were later renamed Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra respectively in 1967. All six initial awards were deemed to have been in effect since 15th August 1947.

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7. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (Bilateral Exercise)	List II (Participating Country)
A. Garuda Shakti	1. India and Japan
B. Nomadic Elephant	2. India and Sri Lanka
C. Mitra Shakti	3. India and Mongolia
D. Dharma Guardian	4. India and Indonesia

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4 2 3 1

4 3 2 1

1 3 2 4

1 2 3 4

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The correct answer is B. The correct matches are A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.

– Garuda Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between India and Indonesia.
– Nomadic Elephant is a bilateral military exercise between India and Mongolia.
– Mitra Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between India and Sri Lanka.
– Dharma Guardian is a bilateral military exercise between India and Japan.

These are regular joint exercises conducted by the armed forces of India and the respective partner countries to enhance interoperability, share best practices, and strengthen defence cooperation.

8. Consider the following statements about a river: This river originates

Consider the following statements about a river:
This river originates in the Hindu Kush mountain range and flows into Hamoun wetlands after covering a long stretch of about 1,100 km. There has been serious conflicts between two neighbouring nations regarding the sharing of water from this river.
Identify the river from the following:

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Mekong

Tarim

Indus

Helmand

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The correct answer is D. The river described is the Helmand River.

The Helmand River originates in the Hindu Kush mountain range (specifically, the Baba mountains) in Afghanistan. It flows southwest through Afghanistan and into Iran, where it empties into the Hamoun wetlands (a series of lakes and marshes on the border). Its length is approximately 1,150 km. There has been a long-standing dispute between Afghanistan and Iran over the sharing of the Helmand River’s water.

The Mekong River originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through Southeast Asia. The Tarim River is in Xinjiang, China. The Indus River originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through India and Pakistan to the Arabian Sea; while it has tributaries from the Hindu Kush, its main origin is not there, and it flows into the sea, not Hamoun wetlands.

9. The 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project is situated in

The 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project is situated in

Thailand

Indonesia

Nepal

Bhutan

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The correct answer is C. The 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project is situated in Nepal.

The Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project is a proposed run-of-river hydropower project located on the Karnali River in Kalikot District, Karnali Province of Nepal. It is being developed by Nepal Electricity Authority and NHPC Limited (India) through a joint venture.

The project is planned with an installed capacity of 480 MW and is expected to contribute significantly to Nepal’s hydropower generation capacity and potentially enable electricity export to India.

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10. Which one among the following states was NOT impacted by the Land Boun

Which one among the following states was NOT impacted by the Land Boundary Agreement Treaty between India and Bangladesh (2015) ?

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West Bengal

Assam

Tripura

Arunachal Pradesh

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The correct answer is D. Arunachal Pradesh was NOT impacted by the Land Boundary Agreement Treaty between India and Bangladesh (2015).

The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) in 2015 involved the exchange of enclaves and rationalization of the border between the two countries. The Indian states sharing a land border with Bangladesh are West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Arunachal Pradesh does not share a border with Bangladesh.

The 2015 LBA implemented the 1974 agreement and its 2011 Protocol, resolving complex border issues, including the exchange of 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 51 Bangladeshi enclaves in India. The agreement significantly impacted the border areas of the five Indian states bordering Bangladesh.