1. Which of the following statements are true about Gruha Arogya Yojane?
1. The scheme was initially piloted in Mandya district.
2. It targets individuals aged 30 and above for NCD screening.
3. The expanded version covers mental and neuropsychiatric disorders.
4. ASHAs are responsible for diagnosis and treatment under the scheme.

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

2. Which of the following statements are true regarding the new voter turnout reporting system?
1. The new system replaces manual methods with real-time updates through the ECINET mobile app.
2. Voter turnout data will be entered once, after polling ends.
3. The system functions offline and syncs data later if needed.
4. The initiative is part of India’s broader push for digital governance.

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

3. Which of the following statements regarding India’s urbanisation challenge and ADB’s role are true?
1. Urban areas in India contribute less than 50% of the GDP.
2. is headquartered in Manila and includes India among its 69 members.
3. ADB’s $10 billion support to India targets urban sanitation and metro development.
4. The ADB President is elected from any member country for a 7-year term.

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

4. Which of the following statements about Mount Etna are true?
1. Mount Etna is located in northern Italy near the Alps.
2. Plinian eruptions are more explosive and destructive than Strombolian eruptions.
3. The June 2, 2025, eruption of Mount Etna caused severe injuries and flight chaos.
4. Mount Etna has over 300 flank vents and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

5. Which of the following statements are true regarding gene-edited rice released in India in 2025?
1. DRR Dhan 100 and Pusa Rice DST1 contain foreign genes inserted through genetic modification.
2. ICAR considers SDN-1 and SDN-2 gene editing safe and equivalent to natural mutations.
3. EU imports large volumes of Indian non-Basmati rice, making export bans a major concern.
4. Gene editing is more precise and predictable than traditional mutation breeding.

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

6. Which of the following statements are true?
1. DMS is an anthropogenic sulphur compound primarily emitted by vehicles.
2. DMS plays a role in cloud formation and acts as a natural cooling agent.
3. A recent study predicts atmospheric DMS levels may rise, despite less in ocean water.
4. Climate models unanimously predict a decrease in DMS emissions in the future.

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

7. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Actinobacteria from Rajgir hot springs showed antimicrobial activity against multiple pathogens.
2. Diethyl phthalate isolated in the study inhibits Listeria monocytogenes.
3. The Rajgir hot spring study was conducted by IISc Bangalore.
4. Thermophilic enzymes have industrial use, such as in PCR tests.

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

8. Which of the following statements are true regarding BIPV?
1. BIPV panels are mounted only on rooftops to maximize solar exposure.
2. BIPV serves both as a building material and a power generator.
3. India’s estimated BIPV potential is over 300 GW.
4. BIPV is currently well-integrated in Indian building regulations and construction norms.

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

9. Which of the following statements about the Astrolabe (Yantraraj) discovery are true?
1. The astrolabe was discovered inside the Raigad Fort’s main palace.
2. It features inscriptions in Sanskrit and Devanagari script with the year Shaka 1519 (1597 CE).
3. The instrument includes directional animal engravings such as a tortoise or snake.
4. It is planned to be displayed in a museum in Pune.

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

10. Which of the following statements about BharatGen are true?
1. BharatGen is India’s first privately-funded multimodal AI model developed by a startup.
2. It supports 22 Indian languages and handles text, speech, and image inputs.
3. BharatGen was developed at IIT Bombay under the National Mission on ICPS.
4. It helps reduce India’s reliance on foreign AI models and promotes ethical, inclusive AI.

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