1.Which of the following statements are true regarding the new digital initiatives launched by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)?
1. The UGCET College Information Portal allows students to submit exam applications.
2. The KEA Mobile App helps reduce dependency on cyber cafés and provides real-time updates.
3. The AI-powered KEA Chatbot currently supports only the Kannada language.
4. Students can report excess fee violations through the UGCET College Information Portal.

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

2. Which of the following statements are true regarding Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE)?
1. The Government of Karnataka holds a 90% equity stake in B-SMILE.
2. B-SMILE will be responsible for pothole repairs and minor road maintenance in Bengaluru.
3. One of B-SMILE’s key projects includes constructing 40 km of underground tunnel roads.
4. After 2024, B-SMILE’s governance structure may be revised due to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act.

A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) 1, 3, and 4
D) All of the above

3.Which of the following statements are true regarding the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 report?
1. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India decreased to 1.8 in 2021.
2. Kerala has the highest percentage of elderly population (60+) at 14.4%.
3. The share of population aged 0-14 years increased between 1971 and 2021.
4. The mean age at marriage for females decreased from 22.5 years in 1990 to 19.3 years in 2021.

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

4.Which of the following statements are true?
1. The area under paddy cultivation decreased compared to the previous year.
2. Onion cultivation increased by more than 2 lakh hectares this year.
3. Wheat stocks are below the required buffer stock levels.
4. Reservoir water levels are better than both last year’s levels and the 10-year average.

A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1 and 4
D) Only 2 and 3

5.Which of the following statements are true?
1. The IMO’s Net Zero Framework was based on a proposal jointly developed by the U.S. and the EU.
2. India’s green hydrogen strategy aligns with the IMO’s emissions thresholds, potentially making India a major green fuel exporter.
3. MEPC-83’s vote automatically enforces the emissions levy without needing further ratification.
4. If ranked by emissions, global shipping would be among the top ten emitting countries in the world.

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