Consider the following statements regarding the National Urban Transport Policy’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) framework updated in 2024:
I. It promotes high-density, mixed-use development within 500–800 meters of transit corridors like metro and BRT systems.
II. It mandates states to integrate TOD in all new metro rail projects to receive central funding.
III. Bengaluru and Mumbai have been designated as pilot cities for TOD implementation.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Recently, scientists have used the soybean to make the world’s strongest material graphene commercially more viable. Consider the following characteristics of graphene and tell which of the following is true:
I. Graphene is a carbon material that is one atom thick.
II. The thin composition and high conductivity of graphene means it is used in applications ranging from miniaturized electronics to biomedical devices.
III. The uses of graphene range from improving battery performance in energy devices to cheaper solar panels.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission launched in 2023:
I. It achieved India’s first soft landing on the Moon’s south pole.
II. The Pragyan rover confirmed the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface.
III. The mission was launched using the GSLV MkIII rocket.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s climate commitments announced at COP29 in 2024:
I. India reaffirmed its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
II. It aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.
III. India launched a global green hydrogen mission in partnership with the US.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Smart India Hackathon 2024:
I. It emphasized solving real-world problems using AI and emerging technologies.
II. Over 1,300 student teams participated across multiple problem statements.
III. It was exclusively organized for engineering colleges in Tier-1 cities.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Scheme in 2024:
I. It announced 50 new agricultural education centers to promote advanced farming techniques.
II. It increased scholarships to Rs 5,000 per month for agriculture graduates.
III. It integrates precision farming and IoT in its curriculum.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding ISRO’s PSLV-C58 mission in 2024:
I. It launched the XPoSat satellite for X-ray polarimetry research.
II. India became the second country after the US to deploy an X-ray polarimetry mission.
III. The mission included 50 micro-satellites as secondary payloads.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Hunar Haat under the USTTAD scheme in 2024:
I. It provides a platform for artisans from minority communities to showcase their crafts.
II. It is organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
III. It exclusively focuses on international markets for exports.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding DRDO’s Phase-II AD-1 interceptor missile tested in 2024:
I. It strengthens India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system.
II. It can neutralize ballistic missiles in endo- and exo-atmospheric regions.
III. It was developed in collaboration with a foreign defense agency.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding BharatNet Phase-III launched in 2024:
I. It aims to provide high-speed internet to all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats by 2025.
II. It incorporates 5G-ready infrastructure for rural connectivity.
III. It is implemented exclusively by private telecom companies.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) in 2024:
I. It aims to make at least one person per rural household digitally literate.
II. It targets 6 crore rural households across 2.5 lakh gram panchayats.
III. It provides free smartphones to all eligible households.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in 2024:
I. It creates unique Health IDs to integrate health records for all citizens.
II. Over 50 crore Health IDs were generated by mid-2024.
III. It mandates private hospitals to adopt digital-only payments.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Agni-V missile test conducted in 2024:
I. It demonstrated Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) capability.
II. It has a range exceeding 5,000 km.
III. It was tested in collaboration with a foreign partner.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s associate membership at CERN in 2025:
I. India contributes to the ALICE experiment for heavy-ion collision research.
II. India became an associate member of CERN in 2016.
III. India leads the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) upgrade project.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) in 2024:
I. The target to complete 2.95 crore houses was extended to 2029.
II. It provides pucca houses with basic amenities like water and electricity.
III. Beneficiaries are selected solely through Zila Panchayats.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding NABARD’s role in the PM-KISAN scheme in 2024:
I. NABARD facilitates access to Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) for PM-KISAN beneficiaries.
II. Over 7 crore farmers were linked to KCC by mid-2024.
III. NABARD directly disburses PM-KISAN income support funds.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s dairy sector in 2024–25:
I. India’s milk production reached approximately 230 million tonnes annually.
II. India accounts for over 20% of global milk production.
III. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) launched a new cooperative model in 2024.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the e-Pashuhaat portal revamped in 2024:
I. It facilitates online trading of livestock, including bovine animals.
II. It integrates with UPI for seamless payment transactions.
III. It exclusively focuses on dairy cattle trading.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding ISRO’s SSLV-D3 mission in August 2024:
I. It successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth observation satellite.
II. It marked the third successful flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
III. It carried 50 micro-satellites as secondary payloads.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Digital India Mission’s model digital village in 2024:
I. Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, was recognized as a model digital village.
II. It achieved 100% adoption of digital transactions via CSCs and UPI.
III. It was developed by the Reliance Foundation.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding BHIM 2.0 launched in 2024:
I. It supports cross-border UPI transactions to enhance global payments.
II. It integrates with 10 international payment systems for interoperability.
III. It offers cashback for all transactions processed through the app.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Circular Economy Policy announced in the 2025 Budget:
I. It promotes recycling and sustainable business practices to reduce waste.
II. It targets a 50% reduction in urban waste by 2030.
III. It provides subsidies for fossil fuel-based industries.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended in 2024:
I. It provides free food grains to over 80 crore beneficiaries.
II. It was extended for five years until 2028.
III. It includes free electricity for Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in 2024:
I. It strengthened Urban Flood Response Teams to address urban flooding challenges.
II. It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
III. It deployed 50 teams for cyclone preparedness in 2024.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the National AI Mission announced in the 2025 Budget:
I. It aims to establish AI research centers across India.
II. It includes skilling programs for 10 lakh youth in AI technologies.
III. It focuses exclusively on AI applications for defense manufacturing.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?