Which of the following statements regarding the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and hyperspectral imaging is/are correct? 1. The PSLV is a four-stage rocket that utilizes only liquid propellants across all its stages to achieve orbital insertion. 2. Hyperspectral imaging satellites capture data across a wide, continuous spectrum of light, allowing for detailed material identification on the Earth's surface.

Assertion (A): The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) marks a structural departure from traditional grant-based conservation funding models. Reason (R): The TFFF is designed to use profits generated from capital market investments to provide flat, results-based payments to nations that maintain their forest cover. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the making and celebration of the Indian Constitution? 1. The original Constitution of India was handwritten by Prem Behari Narain Raizada in a flowing italic style. 2. On the 76th Constitution Day, a bronze bust of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the UNFCCC SB 62 (Bonn Climate Conference 2025)? 1. It successfully finalized the UAE-Belém Work Programme by limiting the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) indicators to exactly 10. 2. The conference advanced the UAE Just Transition Work Programme by expanding its focus to include adaptation and climate resilience.

With reference to the Supreme Court's 2026 judgment on Dearness Allowance (DA), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Supreme Court ruled that receiving Dearness Allowance is an absolute Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Constitution. 2. The Court held that a State government cannot cite financial constraints to indefinitely withhold DA once it becomes payable under governing rules.

With reference to the Zorawar Light Tank, consider the following statements: 1. It is an amphibious combat vehicle jointly developed by the DRDO and Larsen & Toubro. 2. It was primarily designed to replace India's aging fleet of heavy Arjun Main Battle Tanks in the western desert sectors. 3. The development of the tank was expedited to counter the deployment of Chinese Type 15 tanks along the Line of Actual Control. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025: 1. The top three positions were left vacant because no country achieved a 'very high' performance rating. 2. India and the United Kingdom are the only G20 countries ranked among the high climate performers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the central government's strategy against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), consider the following statements: 1. The SAMADHAN doctrine focuses exclusively on the socio-economic development of LWE-affected districts without any kinetic military component. 2. The Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme provides central funding for training, operational needs, and ex-gratia payments to victims of Naxal violence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the integration of princely states and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is/are correct? 1. Sardar Patel initiated 'Operation Polo' to successfully integrate the princely state of Junagadh into the Indian Union. 2. The 'Instrument of Accession' was the standard legal document executed by princely states to accede to the Dominion of India.

Assertion (A): India's ranking in total global forest area improved to the 9th position in the GFRA 2025 report. Reason (R): Under its updated 2022 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India officially increased its 2030 carbon sink target from 3 billion tonnes to 5 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Select the correct answer:

Assertion (A): The 2026 NITI Aayog reports on the circular economy heavily emphasize 'Urban Mining' as a strategic policy alternative to traditional mineral extraction. Reason (R): India possesses vast, easily accessible domestic geological reserves of Lithium and Cobalt but currently lacks the advanced extraction technology required to mine them economically.

Assertion (A): The Indian Ports Act, 2025 empowers State Maritime Boards to administer and fix tariffs for non-major ports without violating the Constitutional division of powers. Reason (R): Ports other than major ports are listed under Entry 31 of the Concurrent List, allowing the Parliament to pass a unifying framework law while statutorily delegating on-ground regulatory powers to State-level boards. Select the correct answer:

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Stratospheric Airship Platform (SAP) recently tested by DRDO? 1. It generates lift primarily through the aerodynamic design of its wings, similar to conventional drones. 2. It is designed to function as a High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) for continuous Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).

With reference to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) wage revisions, consider the following statements: 1. The annual wage revisions under MGNREGA are determined based on the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). 2. For the financial year 2025-26, Haryana recorded the highest daily wage limit for unskilled manual workers in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the World Bank's 2024 data on global remittance flows, consider the following statements: 1. India is the world's top remittance recipient, followed immediately by China and then Mexico. 2. Over the past decade, global remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries have significantly outpaced Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assertion (A): During the enactment of the Finance Bill 2026, the government restricted the newly introduced additional tax on promoter share buybacks strictly to buybacks undertaken under Section 68 of the Companies Act, 2013. Reason (R): The government intended to explicitly exempt offshore entities and cross-border capital return structures from the higher tax net to prevent an unintended flight of foreign capital. Select the correct answer:

With reference to ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), consider the following statements: 1. It made India the third country in the world to demonstrate autonomous space docking capabilities. 2. The mission involved docking the Chaser and Target satellites, which were launched aboard a GSLV rocket. 3. The demonstrated technology is a critical prerequisite for the upcoming Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assertion (A): The NISAR satellite combines both L-band and S-band microwave radar frequencies on a single platform. Reason (R): Optical imaging satellites face severe limitations in providing continuous global data due to heavy cloud cover and the absence of solar illumination at night. Select the correct answer:

With reference to the PANKHUDI Portal launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, consider the following statements: 1. The platform accepts both cash and non-cash contributions to maximize resource mobilization for Child Care Institutions. 2. It is designed to channel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to strengthen flagship schemes like Mission Poshan 2.0 and Mission Vatsalya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Lok Sabha Select Committee report on the Income-Tax Bill 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The committee, chaired by Baijayant Panda, reviewed the bill intended to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. The committee recommended completely abolishing the concessional 22% corporate tax rate to simplify the tax structure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?