1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The women’s reservation under the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will be implemented immediately after the Bill’s passage.
2. A new Delimitation Act is required before forming the Delimitation Commission.
3. The last delimitation was frozen until after the first Census post-2026.
4. Article 170(3) deals with the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies.
A) 1, 2, and 4 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) All statements are true
2. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The World Bank has revised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.3% from 6.7%.
2. India’s FY25 GDP growth fell to 5% due to weak services performance.
3. China’s projected GDP growth for 2026 is lower than India’s.
4. Global growth in 2025 is forecasted at its fastest rate since 2008.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
3. Which of the following statements about the Eurasian otter are true?
1. The Eurasian otter is listed under Appendix I of CITES.
2. It was commonly seen in Kashmir and locally called Vuder.
3. It is classified as “Endangered” by the IUCN.
4. It has webbed feet and water-repellent fur as adaptations for aquatic life.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) All of the above
4. Which of the following statements are true about the Aizawl Rail Link Project?
1. Mizoram’s capital Aizawl has been connected to the railway network through the Bairabi–Sairang line.
2. Bridge No. 196 on the line is shorter than the Qutub Minar.
3. Mizoram is the first NE state capital to be connected by rail.
4. The final stretch, Hortoki–Sairang, was cleared in June 2025.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 4
C) Only 2 and 3
D) Only 1, 3, and 4
5. Which of the following statements are true about the Global Gender Gap Report 2025?
1. The Global Gender Gap Index was introduced in 2006 by the UNDP.
2. India ranks 131st out of 148 countries with improvements in economic and educational parity.
3. The global gender gap is expected to close entirely in the next 50 years.
4. Political empowerment remains the most unequal pillar globally.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
