1. Which of the following statements about Karnataka’s Renewable Energy Plan are true?
1. Karnataka plans to generate nearly 19,000 MW of renewable energy by 2030 using a hybrid model of solar and wind power.
2. The majority of renewable projects will be located in south Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru and Mysuru.
3. The plan includes integrating battery and pumped storage systems to manage peak-hour demand.
4. Karnataka has already commissioned over 50,000 MW of wind energy based on NIWE’s assessment.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 1 and 2
C) Only 2 and 4
D) Only 1, 3, and 4
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding the IMO’s recent decision on carbon pricing for the shipping industry?
1. The carbon pricing mechanism will be fully implemented by 2025.
2. The revenue generated will support both zero-emission technology development and developing nations.
3. The United States abstained from voting in support of the agreement.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements about BatEchoMon are true?
1. BatEchoMon uses a CNN-based algorithm to identify bat species from their calls.
2. The system requires manual activation before each recording session.
3. It was co-developed by Kadambari Deshpande and Vedant Barje under the guidance of Jagdish Krishnaswamy.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All 1, 2, and 3
4. Which of the following statements are true regarding Laser DEW system?
1. The Laser DEW system tested by India was developed by DRDO’s Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS).
2. The test took place in Leh, Ladakh.
3. The DEW system is capable of disabling warheads and destroying drones using a high-powered laser.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 3
D) All 1, 2, and 3
5. Which of the following statements are true about the LRGB ‘Gaurav’?
1. ‘Gaurav’ is a powered missile developed by DRDO with engine-based propulsion.
2. It uses a dual guidance system combining Inertial Navigation and satellite-based GPS.
3. The glide bomb can strike targets over 100 km away when launched from high altitudes.
A) All of the above
B) Only 1 and 2
C) Only 1 and 3
D) Only 2 and 3
6.Which of the following statements are true regarding the issue of population-based delimitation in India?
1. Articles 82 and 170 of the Constitution mandate delimitation based on population after every Census.
2. The current seat allocation in Parliament reflects adjustments made after the 2011 Census.
3. Southern states fear underrepresentation due to their effective population control measures.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All 1, 2, and 3
7.Which of the following statements are true Baalige Belaku initiative of Karnataka?
1. The textbook ‘Baalige Belaku’ focuses on digital education tailored specifically for senior citizens.
2. The initiative to improve elderly digital literacy is being led by the Department of Telecommunications.
3. Classes for elderly learners will be conducted at gram panchayat level during evening and night hours.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 3
D) All 1, 2, and 3
8. Which of the following statements are true regarding the decline and conservation of traditional seed varieties in India?
1. Farmers are readily cultivating traditional seeds due to strong market incentives and policy support.
2. Lack of consumer awareness and skewed agricultural policies are contributing to the decline of traditional crops.
3. Community seed banks and participatory plant breeding can help conserve traditional seed varieties.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 3
D) All of the above
9. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The U.S. imposed a 145% tariff on imports from China starting April 11.
2. China’s dependence on exports has increased from 19.7% of GDP in 2012 to 35% in 2023.
3. India’s pharmaceutical and services exports to the U.S. were exempt from new tariffs.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 2 and 3
D) All of the above
10. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Tiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu is becoming known for cultivating the desert rose (Adenium obesum) as an ornamental plant.
2. The CPCB’s new ‘Blue Category’ includes highly polluting industries like chemical manufacturing.
3. ‘Blue Washing’ refers to the reclassification of polluting WTE incineration plants to the environmentally friendly-sounding ‘Blue Category’.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 3
D) All 1, 2, and 3
