1. Which of the following statements are true regarding rehabilitation and reclamation (R&R) of mining-affected regions in Karnataka?
1. The Supreme Court ordered rehabilitation and reclamation of mining regions in Karnataka in January 2012.
2. All Category B mines have completed their R&R work.
3. The CEC has recommended banning ore sales from non-compliant leaseholders.
4. Category A mines that haven’t resumed operations have already completed R&R.

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

2. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The CPCB has extended the deadline for all technological upgrades in brick kilns to February 2026.
2. Zigzag and vertical shaft kiln technologies are being mandated to reduce fuel consumption and improve combustion efficiency.
3. Kilns are required to display information including kiln design, soil mining sites, and emission monitoring details.
4. Karnataka has fewer than 1,000 brick kilns, mostly in urban centers like Bengaluru city.

A) Only statements 1 and 4 are true
B) Only statements 2 and 3 are true
C) Only statements 1 and 3 are true
D) Only statements 2 and 4 are true

3.Which of the following statements about the Deputy Speaker in Lok Sabha is/are true?
1. Article 93 of the Constitution mandates the election of a Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha.
2. Jharkhand has had no Deputy Speaker since 2015.
3. The Deputy Speaker can preside over sessions in the absence of the Speaker and handle no-confidence motions against the Speaker.

A) Only Statement 1 is true
B) Only Statements 1 and 3 are true
C) All three statements are true
D) Only Statement 3 is true

4. Which of the following statements about the Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve are true?
1. Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve is located in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
2. The reserve serves as a key corridor between Kibber and Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuaries.
3. The reserve was established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

A) Only 1 and 2 are true
B) Only 1 and 3 are true
C) Only 2 and 3 are true
D) All 1, 2, and 3 are true

5. With reference to recent appointments, consider the following statements:
1. Ajay Kumar, a former Defence Secretary, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
2. The term of the UPSC Chairman is fixed at five years or until the age of 60, whichever is earlier.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

6. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) recently launched a new initiative called e-Zero FIR. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It enables automatic conversion of cybercrime complaints above ₹10 lakh into FIRs.
2. The pilot implementation began in Mumbai.
3. Complaints must be registered on either the 1930 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in portal.
Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

7. Consider the following statements about the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025:
1. These awards are given by the Prime Minister’s Office to recognize top-performing Members of Parliament.
2. Bhartruhari Mahtab and Ravi Kishan are among the recipients.
3. The award jury was chaired by the Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

8. Regarding the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), consider the following statements:
1. The scheme provides guarantee coverage of up to ₹20 crore per borrower.
2. The scheme offers both transaction-based and umbrella-based guarantee mechanisms.
3. The Annual Guarantee Fee for startups in Champion Sectors was increased to 2% to ensure higher fund inflow
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

9. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, which of the following is correct?

A) Maharashtra ranked first in the country for its implementation in 2024–25.
B) Bihar was the top performer in implementation of the scheme in the financial year 2024–25.
C) The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture.
D) It is applicable only to Scheduled Tribes and Women Self Help Groups.

10. With reference to recent scientific advancements in India, consider the following statements:
1. Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have, for the first time, directly measured helium in the sun’s photosphere using helium-specific spectral lines.
2. The SaLSO technology developed by IISc enables recycling of difficult-to-recycle polyurethane (PU) foams into 3D-printable high-value materials with over 98% efficiency.
3. SaLSO technology is limited to processing only soft polyurethane foams and cannot be used on other types of plastics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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