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Exam Year: 2026

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    The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following is/are correct?
    1. The new standard is known as IS 19445 : 2025.
    2. It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies.
    3. It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia.

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 2 only

    (d)

    1 only

    Correct Answer:

    C

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    Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?
    1. It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme to enable creation of microprocessors for India.
    2. It is India’s first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    C

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    The Chancellor of Germany visited India in January 2026. Which of the following is/are NOT correct in terms of outcomes?
    1. MoU between All India Institute of Ayurveda and University of Hamburg
    2. MoU on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and German Hockey Federation
    3. Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific
    4. Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow

    (a)

    2 and 3

    (b)

    1 and 4

    (c)

    3 and 4

    (d)

    1 only

    Correct Answer:

    B

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    Which of the following statements about NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions
    under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is/are correct?
    1. Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform the lead institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.
    2. Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
    3. Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3

    (b)

    1 and 3 only

    (c)

    2 only

    (d)

    3 only

    Correct Answer:

    B

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    Match List I (INTERPOL Notice) with List II (Description):
    A. Silver Notice – 1. To seek information on unidentified bodies
    B. Blue Notice – 2. To collect additional information about a person’s identity/location in a criminal investigation
    C. Black Notice – 3. To provide warning about a person’s criminal activities/threat to public safety
    D. Green Notice – 4. To identify and trace criminal assets

    (a)

    A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

    (b)

    A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

    (c)

    A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

    (d)

    A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

    Correct Answer:

    C

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    Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?
    1. Belarus
    2. Poland
    3. Germany
    4. Switzerland

    (a)

    1, 2 and 4

    (b)

    1 and 4 only

    (c)

    2 and 3

    (d)

    2 and 4 only

    Correct Answer:

    C

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    Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped RGSA is/are correct?
    1. Period of implementation: 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
    2. Key objective: develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on SDGs.
    3. The share of Central funding is 100% for all States and Union Territories.

    (a)

    1 and 2

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3

    (d)

    2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    B

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    Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
    (Indian Army Corps) : (Headquarters)

    (a)

    3 Corps : Dimapur

    (b)

    4 Corps : Tezpur

    (c)

    14 Corps : Leh

    (d)

    33 Corps : Srinagar

    Correct Answer:

    D

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    Match List I (BIMSTEC Centre) with List II (Location):
    A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory
    B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre
    C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate
    D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility
    1. NOIDA 2. Bengaluru 3. Colombo 4. Thimphu

    (a)

    A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

    (b)

    A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

    (c)

    A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

    (d)

    A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

    Correct Answer:

    C

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    Match List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation) with List II (Period of Operation):
    A. UNMIL 1. 2007-2010
    B. MINURCAT 2. 2002-2005
    C. MINUSTAH 3. 2003-2018
    D. UNMISET 4. 2004-2017

    (a)

    A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

    (b)

    A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

    (c)

    A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

    (d)

    A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

    Correct Answer:

    B