1. Consider the following statements regarding “Operation Twist”:

1. 1.It is being carried out to change the liquidity conditions in Indian economy.
2. 2.It is being carried out by changing the Repo rate.

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

2. Consider the following statements regarding “Bhima-Koregaon battle”:

1. 1.This battle was a part of Second Anglo-Maratha War.
2. 2.It was fought by Peshwa forces against British.

Choose the Incorrect statement using the code given below:

3. “Drake Passage” connects which of the following:

4. ‘Value Subtracting Enterprises’, a term often seen in economics is referred to

5. Consider the following statements regarding Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):

1. 1.Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India or the IRDAI is the apex body responsible for regulating and developing the insurance industry in India.
2. 2.It is an autonomous body established by an act of Parliament known as the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999.
3. 3.It also gives the registration certificate to insurance companies in the country.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

6. In the context to the Bhima Koregaon battle, consider the following statements:

1. 1.The Battle of Koregaon was fought between the Mughal forces under Aurangazeb and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy, at Koregaon Bhima.
2. 2.The Jaystambh built by the British acts as a symbol of power of Mahars and serves as a memorial for them.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are Incorrect?

7. In the context to Swachh Survekshan, consider the following:

1. 1.It is conducted by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
2. 2.It currently focusses on continuous monitoring, sustainable Outcomes and Institutionalizing Swachhata

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

8. Which of the following body launched Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI) app?

9. In context to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), consider the following:

1. 1.It will establish a second launch port in Thoothukudi.
2. 2.It developed a Small Launch vehicle (SSLV) with payload capacity to deliver 500kg to low Earth orbit.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

10. Consider the following statements regarding Chief of Defence Staff (CDS):

1. 1.The post of CDS was created based on the recommendations of the K Subrahmanyam-led Kargil Review Committee.
2. 2.CDS will be a member of the Defence Acquisition Council and the Defence Planning Committee.
3. 3.Commands related to cyber, space and special operations will be under the command of the CDS.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?