With reference to the Soil Health Card Scheme, consider the following statements:

1.It provides crop-wise recommendations for nutrients and fertilizers required for individual farms.
2.The scheme covers only irrigated agricultural land in India.
3.Soil testing is done in both government and accredited private laboratories.
4.The cards are valid for a period of five years from the date of issue.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA):

Statement I: The CETA aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs on over 90% of goods traded bilaterally between India and the UK.

Statement II: The agreement includes provisions for mutual recognition of professional qualifications, facilitating mobility of professionals.

Statement III: The CETA comprehensively covers both goods and services sectors, including IT services, financial services, and professional services.

Which one of the following is correct inrespect of the above statements?

With reference to India's first hydrogenpowered train, consider the following statements:

1.It uses hydrogen fuel cells that combinehydrogen with oxygen to generate electricity for propulsion.
2.The only emission from the train's operation is water vapor, making it a zero-emission mode of transport.
3.The train requires overhead electric wires for continuous power supply during operation.
4.The technology involves collaboration with international partners, though Indian Railways is implementing the project.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

You are the District Collector of a district with significant tiger population. A proposal has been received to expand a tiger reserve by including forest areas that are traditionally used by tribal communities for minor forest produce collection. The tribal communities are opposing the expansion, citing their livelihood concerns. Simultaneously, environmental activists are pressuring for immediate expansion to protect the declining tiger population. In this situation, which of the following principles should guide your decisionmaking?

1.Prioritize tiger conservation as it is a national priority under the Wildlife Protection Act.

2.Ensure meaningful consultation with tribal communities and address their livelihood concerns before expansion.

3.Implement the Forest Rights Act provisions to recognize and protect tribal rights.

4.Explore alternative livelihood options for tribal communities as part of the expansion plan

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to create a comprehensive digital health ecosystem in India. Which of the following statements about ABDM is/are correct?

1.The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) creates a unique 14-digit health ID for every citizen to store and access digital health records.
2.The Health Facility Registry (HFR) is a comprehensive database of all health facilities, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs, and pharmacies.
3.The Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) is a verified repository of all healthcare professionals practicing in modern medicine only.
4.The Unified Health Interface (UHI) is an open protocol that enables interoperability between various digital health platforms and services.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to cotton production in India, consider the following statements:

1. India is the world's largest producer of cotton, accounting for about 25% of global production.
2. Bt cotton, approved for commercial cultivation in 2002, contains genes from Bacillus thuringiensis that produce proteins toxic to bollworms.
3. Gujarat is the largest cotton-producing state in India, followed by Maharashtra and Telangana.
4. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) undertakes price support operations when market prices fall below the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Skill India Mission encompasses various initiatives to enhance employability. Consider the following components:

1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) provides short-term training and certification to school dropouts and unemployed youth.
2. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assesses and certifies individuals who have acquired skills through informal channels like work experience.
3. The Skill India Mission aims to train 40 crore (400 million) people by 2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about India's High-Speed Rail projects:

Statement I: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology and financial assistance through a soft loan from JICA.

Statement II: The trains will operate at speeds up to 320 km/h, reducing travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to about 2 hours.

Statement III: High-speed rail uses standard gauge (1,435 mm), which is different from Indian Railways' broad gauge (1,676 mm).

Statement IV: The NationalHigh-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is the special purpose vehicle incorporated to implement high-speed rail projects in India.

Which one of the following best describes the relationship between the above statements?

With reference to India's indigenous naval shipbuilding program, consider the following statements:

1. Project 15B (Visakhapatnam class) are guided-missile destroyers being built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
2. Project 17A (Nilgiri class) is a stealth frigate being built by MDL and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.
3. Project 75I is the indigenous submarine building program under the strategic partnership model.
4. INS Vikrant is India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2022, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and APAAR ID, consider the following statements:

1. ABC allows students to digitally store academic credits earned from various recognized institutions.
2. APAAR ID is a lifelong unique identification number for students from pre-primary to higher education.
3. Credits stored in ABC can be transferred when a student changes institutions or pursues multiple programs.
4. ABC is managed by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

How many of the above statements are correct?