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2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61

Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:

1
'Maitri Setu', built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
2
Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.
3
Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.
Geography
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62

Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?

1
A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station.
2
The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry.
3
Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically.
Polity
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63

With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details:

1
Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) - Function: To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies - Controlling Union Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
2
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) - Function: To investigate complex corporate frauds - Controlling Union Ministry: Ministry of Finance
3
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) - Function: To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy - Controlling Union Ministry: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?
Polity
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64

Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India?

1
Employment Policy Convention
2
Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
3
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
4
Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
5
Convention on Reduction of Statelessness
International Relations
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.65

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi:

1
The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras : People, Planning, and Progress.
2
The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws.
3
The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI.
Current events
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66

Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?

1
Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
2
IMT Trilateral Highway
3
Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line
International Relations
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Project Supported by India) / List II (Country) A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project /

1
Maldives B. Restoration of Stor Palace /
2
Afghanistan C. District Hospital at Dickoya /
3
Bhutan D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies /
4
Sri Lanka
International Relations
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68

Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?

1
Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
2
T-90 MK-III Tanks
3
Akula Class Submarine
Science and Technology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69

Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation:

1
The 'Colombo Process' is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.
2
The 'Abu Dhabi Dialogue' is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility.
3
The 'Global Forum for Migration and Development', created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature.
International Institutions
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.70

Consider the following UN organisations/agencies:

1
World Food Programme
2
United Nations Children's Fund
3
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
4
International Labour Organisation
Current events of national and international importance
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.71
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation) / 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
Current events of national and international importance
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.72

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) / List II (Location) A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory /

1
NOIDA B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre /
2
Bengaluru C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate /
3
Colombo D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility /
4
Thimphu
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.73
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.74

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?

1
The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2
The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
3
The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.75

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?

1
Belarus
2
Poland
3
Germany
4
Switzerland
Current events
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.76

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (INTERPOL Notice) / 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, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation C. Black Notice /
3
To provide warning about a person's criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety D. Green Notice /
4
To identify and trace criminal assets
International institutions
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.77

Which of the following statements in relation to 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.
Environment and Ecology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.78

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are not correct in terms of outcomes of this visit?

1
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the University of Hamburg
2
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation
3
Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific
4
Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow
Bilateral relations
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.79

Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?

1
It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.
2
It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor.
Science and Technology
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.80

The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following statements with regard to this system 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.
Current Affairs
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