29 MAY 2025

29 MAY 2025

1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Karnataka ordinance imposes a welfare fee of 10% per transaction on aggregators.
2. The welfare board’s headquarters will be located in Bengaluru.
3. The ordinance aims to ensure social security and safety for gig workers.
4. A system will be created to monitor payment and welfare fee deductions.
A) Only statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct
B) Only statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct
C) Only statements 1 and 4 are correct
D) All statements are correct

2. Which of the following statements are true about India’s data centre industry?
1. India’s data centre market is expected to reach over 4,500 MW capacity by 2030.
2. Mumbai currently holds the smallest market share among major cities.
3. The government has declared data centres as essential services under ESMA.
4. The industry’s real estate footprint is expected to remain constant until 2030.

A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1, 2, and 4
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements are true about Ker Sangri?
1. Ker Sangri is made from ingredients that grow in the coastal regions of India.
2. The dish is traditionally served with bajra roti and ghee.
3. The Khejri tree, used in Ker Sangri, is considered sacred by the Bishnoi community.
4. A GI tag in India is valid for 5 years and cannot be renewed.
A) Only 2 and 3
B) Only 1 and 4
C) Only 2, 3 and 4
D) All of the above
4. Which of the following statements are TRUE about India’s AMCA programme?
1. The AMCA programme is led by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
2. The execution model allows only government-owned companies to participate.
3. The first flight of AMCA is targeted for 2028.
4. The AMCA programme aims to produce a sixth-generation fighter jet.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 3 and 4
D) Only 3
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and the 2025 monsoon?
1. The MJO travels westward and completes a global loop in 10–15 days.
2. In May 2025, the MJO entered Phase 4 over the Indian Ocean with strong amplitude.
3. The monsoon arrived in Mumbai on May 26, which was the latest ever recorded.
4. The active phase of the MJO is associated with above-average rainfall.
A) Only 2 and 3
B) Only 1 and 4
C) Only 2 and 4
D) All of the above