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With reference to the security safeguards incorporated in the DGFT's Open API for Certificates of Origin, which of the following is correct?

In the context of the recent approvals by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for various acquisition proposals of the Defence Forces, how many of the following statements are correct? 1. The CBRN Recce Vehicles approved for the Indian Army are capable of detecting, identifying, monitoring, and marking areas contaminated with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear agents. 2. Approximately 98% of the total procurements approved under these proposals are expected to be made from the Indian Industry. 3. The Self-Propelled Mechanical Mine Layers (MMLs) are specifically designed to provide composite crossings to fighting formations during operations in varied terrains.

Consider the following statements regarding Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs): 1. C. Rangarajan argued that the current number of SFBs is insufficient to meet the unmet credit needs of the sector. 2. He suggested that SFBs should be incentivized by relaxing the regulatory conditions they must fulfill compared to universal banks. 3. According to Rangarajan, SHGs have evolved into instruments for fulfilling government projects, contrary to their original spirit. How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding India's LPG import diversification amid the geopolitical crisis: 1. The United States emerged as the largest source of India's LPG imports during the March-August period, accounting for over 50% of the total volume. 2. To secure future supply, the Indian government has mandated that state-owned oil companies must source at least 15% of their annual LPG imports from the US starting immediately. 3. Domestic refineries reduced their LPG production to prioritize other petroleum products amidst the global shortage. How many of the above statements are correct?

In the context of the role of women legislators and the National Commission for Women (NCW) as highlighted in the Lok Sabha's discourse on gender-responsive governance, which of the following is/are correct? 1. The NCW's role is limited to providing financial support to women legislators. 2. Women legislators are expected to play a decisive role in ensuring that laws respond to ground-level realities through various legislative forums. 3. The focus of governance should shift from merely providing support to enabling women to actively shape policies, programmes, and laws.

In the context of the bilateral dialogue held under the Sweden-India Technology and AI Corridor (SITAC), which of the following best describes the complementary strengths highlighted by the IndiaAI Mission CEO? A. Sweden offers unmatched scale and digital public infrastructure, while India provides deep industrial expertise. B. Sweden brings deep industrial, research, and advanced manufacturing expertise, while India offers unmatched scale, digital public infrastructure, and a vast pool of AI talent. C. Both nations primarily focus on developing indigenous Large Language Models (LLMs) without reliance on external hardware or datasets. D. The collaboration focuses exclusively on military-grade AI applications through companies like Saab and DRDO.

With reference to the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) and the APNIC 62 Conference, consider the following statements: 1. APNIC is a regulatory body that sets political policies for Internet governance across the Asia Pacific region. 2. APNIC is a not-for-profit Internet number registry that manages Internet addresses and network identifiers for economies in the Asia Pacific region. 3. The APNIC 62 Conference is hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI) with the support of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, consider the following statements: 1. The Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Framework was released in 2022-23 and assesses cities based on measures taken regarding road dust, solid waste management, vehicular emissions, and industrial pollution. 2. Under the 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, the 130 cities under NCAP are ranked in three groups based on population, and the top 10 performing cities are selected through a process involving self-assessment, evaluation by the CPCB, and field verification by Independent Committees. 3. A performance-linked grant of ₹16,425 crore has been provided to the 130 NCAP cities as critical gap funding to implement air pollution mitigation measures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the recent research on 'entanglement sudden death' conducted by scientists from Raman Research Institute (RRI), consider the following statements: 1. The study demonstrated that applying a well-timed flip operation can prevent the abrupt disappearance of entanglement, a phenomenon known as 'entanglement sudden death'. 2. The research team utilized a waveplate to alter the polarisation of light, effectively controlling the decay of particles from the excited state to the ground state. 3. The experimental results confirmed that the system strictly followed one of the two standard textbook models of how quantum systems lose information to their environment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) around protected areas in India, consider the following statements: 1. The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) adopted a resolution in 2002 to declare buffer zones under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986. 2. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) instructed State governments in 2011 to submit site-specific proposals, with a general guideline that the buffer zone should be up to 10 km from the periphery of the protected area. 3. The default 10 km ESZ extent ceases to be in force for a protected area as soon as a State government submits a site-specific draft proposal to the MoEFCC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Indian Space Policy of April 2023 and its implications for ISRO, consider the following statements: 1. The policy mandates that ISRO will immediately cease all commercial satellite manufacturing and launch services. 2. The shift in ISRO's focus is inspired by NASA’s model, aiming to prioritize ambitious exploratory missions over routine operational tasks. 3. IN-SPACe has stated that while the private industry's role must grow, ISRO will not be diminished or privatised. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the EOS-05 satellite, consider the following statements: 1. It is India’s first earth-imaging satellite placed in a geosynchronous orbit. 2. Its primary advantage over low-orbit imaging satellites is its ability to capture ultra-fine spatial details of the Earth's surface. 3. Prior to EOS-05, India had no dedicated satellites operating in geostationary orbit for any purpose. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the recent inventory of glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau, consider the following statements: 1. The glacier area on the plateau has decreased from 51,000 square kilometres in previous studies to approximately 39,000 square kilometres. 2. Glaciers in the southern part of the plateau, including the Gangdise Mountains and Himalayas, have shrunk by about 40 percent over the past six decades. 3. The primary driver of this glacial retreat is identified as local industrial pollution rather than global warming. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the booking interval for domestic LPG cylinders in India: 1. The Union Petroleum Ministry reduced the booking interval for rural consumers to 25 days, bringing it on par with urban consumers. 2. During the peak of the West Asia conflict in March 2026, the booking interval for urban consumers was increased from 21 days to 45 days. 3. Prior to the conflict, 90% of India's overall LPG requirements were met through imports routed via the Strait of Hormuz. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the political dynamics in Germany, consider the following statements: 1. The 'firewall' refers to a formal constitutional provision that explicitly bans the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) from participating in state elections. 2. The AfD was founded in 2013 by a group of economists primarily opposed to the German government's decision to bail out poorer European countries during the Eurocrisis. 3. In the 2025 Saxony-Anhalt state election, the AfD secured an outright majority of seats, allowing it to form a government without a coalition partner. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?