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Consider the following with reference to Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF):

1. Decisions of GBFF council are to be taken through majority voting system.

2. As much as 20 percent of GBFF fund will support indigenous led initiatives to
protect and conserve biodiversity.

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: There was a shift from trivalent polio vaccine to bivalent polio vaccine globally from 2016.

Statement II: Type 2 wild polio was declared “eliminated globally” in 2015.


Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?

(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct
explanation of statement I

(b) Both statement I and statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct
explanation of statement I

(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct.

(d) Statement I is not correct but Statement I is correct.

Consider the following statements:

1. It is also called as “Paris Agreement for Nature”.

2. It is a legally binding framework.

3. 30x30 Deal is part of this framework.

Consider the following statements.

Statement-I:
Poverty line estimation in India has been based on the consumption expenditure and not on the income levels.

Statement-II:
It is difficult to assess incomes of self- employed people, daily wage labourers and there are large fluctuations in income due to seasonal factors


Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-1

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-1

(c) Statement-1 is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect Statement-II is correct

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Consider the following:

1. Only members of International Monetary Fund can become members of World bank Group

2. Only members of International Bank for reconstruction and Development can become members of Internation Development Association or International Finance Corporation

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1.Ethics & Integrity
2.Social issues in India and Tamilnadu
3.Bio Diversity & Disaster Management
4.Science & Technology

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Consider the following:
1. Lower Government Debt to GDP Ratio
2. Appreciating currency
3. Higher Per-capita GDP
4. Lower Fiscal Deficit

📖 To all my dear aspirants,

☑️As I sit back and reflect, I often wonder: would I have ever truly understood the significance of the Constitution and its profound values had I not embarked on this UPSC journey?

My honest answer is a resounding no.

✅Take a moment to think about it. Before we entered this journey, most of us lived in a bubble of ignorance, taking our democratic framework for granted. Many of us didn’t know the difference between the President and the Prime Minister, as even Kanishak Kataria (AIR 1) once candidly admitted. We were blissfully unaware of the ideas and principles that form the backbone of our societal structures.

✅But today, we stand different. Today, we know a thing or two about the Constitution, its Preamble, its ideals, and the stories of struggles behind it. We now understand the principles that hold this diverse nation together—the values of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity that it enshrines.

✅No matter where you are in your preparation—whether at the start, in the middle, or nearing the end—this journey has already transformed you. It has made you conscious, empowered, and aware of things that most around us may never even pause to think about. How many people truly understand why today, November 26, is celebrated as Constitution Day? Not many.

✅This awareness comes with responsibility. It is now our duty to not only cherish these values but also embody them in our actions and thoughts. Let us not just study the Constitution as a document for an exam but uphold it as a guide for our lives, ensuring that its essence reflects in how we contribute to society.

✅So, dear friends, on this Constitution Day, take a moment to honor the ideals that unite us. Let us continue this journey with a sense of purpose and pride, knowing that we are preparing not just to clear an exam but to serve the nation and protect the values that make India what it is today.

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There is an urgent need to enhance the capacity of washeries for coking and non- coking coal. This will help India to significantly reduce its reliance on coal imports and promote domestic coal beneficiation. In this context, what are the potential benefits of coal washeries?

1. Reduction of ash content
2. Reduction of sulphur content
3. Facilitation of better handling and transportation efficiency
4. Low combustion efficiency due to increase in moisture content
5. Significant reduction of carbon emissions.

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Consider the following statements:

1. India has not conducted any winter expeditions to the Arctic so far.

2. Himadri is an Arctic research station solely owned by India.

3. The polar expedition missions are primarily funded by the Ministry of Science
and Technology.

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Consider the following statements:

1. Yellow phosphorus present in rat poison is a potential hepatotoxic substance.

2. Intoxication due to rat poison in humans can be treated by plasma exchange.

3. State governments can prohibit the sale and use of the yellow phosphorus
rodenticide under Insecticides Act, 1968.

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Consider the following statements with respect to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC):

1. It is a statutory body established by a law of the parliament.

2. It regulates the tariff of all power- generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government.

3. CERC regulates and determines tariffs for the inter-state transmission of electricity.

Consider the following statements:

1. To lay down standards of professional conduct and etiquette for advocates.

2. To promote legal education and to lay down standards of legal education

3. To organize legal aid to the poor

4. To recognise, on a reciprocal basis, the foreign qualifications in law obtained
outside India for the purpose of admission as an advocate in India.

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Consider the following statements:

1. Unlike heavy metals toxicity, light metals do not cause any adverse health impacts to humans.

2. Heavy metals can undergo biomagnification.

Consider the following with reference to Climate and Development Knowledge Network:

1. It functions as a sub-committee for assisting developing countries under UNFCCC Secretariat.

2. Its functions are unique as they directly implement projects in collaboration with NGOs and private sector.

On 26th November, 1949, which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India came into effect?

1. Citizenship
2. Elections
3. Provisional Parliament
4. Fundamental Rights

With reference to the Iltutmish, consider the following statements:

1. He started the iqta system.

2. He introduced the "Tanka" which marked the arrival of gold coins in the Delhi Sultanate's monetary system

3. His Mongol policy saved India from the attack of Chengis Khan

With reference to the chauhans of Ajmer, consider the following statements:

1. Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori I in the first battle of Thaneshwar.

2. Chand Bardai composed the poem “Prithviraj Raso” about the military conquest of Prithviraj Chauhan.

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CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories have recently unveiled its ambitious product named “Q Plane”. What are its important features?

1.    It is all-electric.

2.    It can be used for last-mile delivery and surveillance.

3.    It can travel fast reaching 25 meters per second.

4.    It uses Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) mode for vertical manoeuvring and switches to Fixed-Wing Cruise mode for long-range flight.

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Consider the following statements with respect to the Mughal Empire:

1. Ahmad Shah Abdali and Nadir Shah both invaded India for the first time during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah.

2. Bahadur Shah abolished Jizya and granted Sardeshmukhi and Chauth of Deccan to Shahu.

Consider the following statement about the Gupta period:

1. Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription refers to the achievements of Kumaragupta I.

2. Nitisara was written by Kamandaka during this period.

3. Varahamihira composed Allahabad Prasasti during this period.

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Article 3 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) states that countries “should protect the climate system for the benefit of present and
future generations of humankind, on the basis of equity”. In context, this principles recognise that while tackling climate change requires global action, richer countries are better placed to shoulder bigger climate action responsibilities than poorer ones.


Which of the principle/principles given below is/are an appropriate one for the above description?

1. Polluters Pay Principle
2. Common But Differentiated Responsibilities
3. Sustainable Development

What is the primary goal of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration?

(a) Restore 350 million hectares of degraded ecosystems by 2030.

(b) Achieve zero emissions from deforestation and land degradation.

(c) Implement sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.

(d) Increase global forest cover by 50%.

Which among the following are eligible for issuance of certificate of deposits?

1. Scheduled Commercial Banks
2. Regional Rural Banks
3. Small Finance Banks
4. Payment Banks

Consider the following statements:

1. Hawkish monetary policy prioritizes promoting economic growth and reducing unemployment.

2. Dovish monetary policy emphasizes controlling inflation and maintain price stability.

3. Hawkish policies tend to prioritise fighting inflation over stimulating economic growth.

4. Dovish policy may increase the availability of credit and makes it easier for businesses and individuals to borrow.

Article 21 of the Constitution of India includes

(a) Rights of transgenders
(b) Rights of craniopagus twin
(c) Rights of mentally retarded women to bear a child

With respect to the National Human Rights Commission, consider the following statements:


(a) The Commission cannot inquire into any matter after the expiry of one year.

(b) The Commission cannot inquire at its own initiative on the violation of human rights.

(c) When a complaint against the armed forces is received, the Commission cannot reject it.

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Consider the following statements:

(a) The designation of senior advocates can be conferred upon lawyers by both the Supreme Court and High Courts.

(b) Senior advocates have right of pre- audience over all other lawyers.

Consider the following statements:

1. Ecomark certification is voluntary for companies producing environmentally friendly products.

2. The Green Credit Program (GCP) provides tax incentives to consumers who purchase Ecomark-certified products.

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Forest Act of 1927 provides legal provisions for the prevention and control of forest fires in India.

2. The National Action Plan on Forest Fires (NAPFF) was launched in 2018 to strengthen forest fire management in the country.

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Consider the following statements:

Statement I:
Across all latitudes, the equator receives the maximum insolation.

Statement II:
The amount of Insolation is influenced by formation of clouds over the region.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect Statement-II is correct

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Consider the following statements regarding the organelles of the cell:

1. Microbodies are present both in plant and animal cells and contain various enzymes.

2. Plastids are cytoplasmic organelles that are only present in plant cells and imparts specific colour to the plants

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Consider the following statements regarding the Early Vedic Period:

1. The Women poets Viswara and Lopamudra contributed to the composition of Rig Veda.

2. The practice of Niyoga was absent in the Rig Vedic society.

3. Polygamy was generally practiced while Monogamy was prevalent among the royal and noble families.

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Consider the following statements about ammonia as a transportation fuel:

1. Ammonia has a higher energy density than hydrogen on a volume basis.

2. Ammonia can be used directly in internal combustion engines without blending.

3. Ammonia is toxic and requires specialized handling and storage facilities.

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A recent study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) linked rising levels of particulate matter (PM) with a surge in photochemical smog incidents in Indian cities. What is the primary factor contributing to the formation of photochemical smog?

(a) Increased industrial emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2).
(b) Presence of ammonia (NH3) from agricultural practices.
(c) Sunlight triggering reactions involving nitrogen oxides (NOx).
(d) Low wind speeds trapping pollutants near the ground.

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Consider the following statements regarding Cumin cultivation:

(a) It is native to the Mediterranean region.

(b) It is a Rabi crop.

(c) It grows well in both tropical and sub- tropical climates.

(d) It is a highly weather-sensitive crop.

(e) India accounts for around 70% of the world’s production.

🔺A five-judge bench led by the Chief justice upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6 A of Citizenship act ,1955 . The Court’s decision determined the status of immigrants in Assam as well as the extent of Parliament’s power to make citizenship laws.

📌Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 was the culmination of decades of turbulent history in the state concerning immigration and citizenship. This provision grants citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam from Bangladesh before 24 March 1971.

📌The question in the case is whether Section 6A singles out Assam by providing a specific cut-off date for citizenship.

📌The lead petitioner, All Assam Students Union argued that the provision has facilitated mass immigration from Bangladesh and deprived indigenous Assamese of job opportunities and resources.

📌The Union, on its part, contended that Section 6A is valid as Article 11 of the Constitution of India allows Parliament to frame laws pertaining to citizenship.

📌Advocate Shadan Farasat appearing for the Social Justice Forum also contended that “cultural exclusivity” was not a justification enough to strike down the provision.


What is Constitution Bench ?

✅Article 145 (3) The minimum number of Judges who are to sit for the purpose of deciding any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of this Constitution

✅They are temporary benches which gets dissolved once a legal question or issue referred to them is resolved.

✅CJI has the power to constitute the constitution bench and refer the issues or cases to it.

Criticality in the nuclear reactors refers to

(a) Attaining 6% enrichment of the nuclear fuel

(b) A state of the nuclear reactor where the number of neutrons produced by the fission process is equal to the number of neutrons absorbed

(c) An emergency state where the radiation limits of the reactor has exceeded the safe limit.

(d) A state where the entire fuel of the reactor

With reference to the "Gram Nyayalaya Act" which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) Gram Nyayalayas cannot exercise jurisdiction on criminal cases punishable with imprisonment of more than two years.

(b) Appeals from criminal cases lie to the Court of Session and appeals from civil cases lie to the District Court.

(c) The Gram Nyayalayas are guided by the principle of natural justice

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