1. Consider the following statements regarding INS Karanj:

1. 1.It is a part of Project 75.
2. 2.It is powered by conventional diesel-electric propulsion system.
3. 3.It can stay underwater for more time-period when compared to Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system.

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

2. Consider the following statements regarding Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):

1. 1.It is created under the provisions of Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
2. 2.It is empowered to administer both Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981.

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

3. What is common to the species known as Nile Perch, Brown Snake, and Amazon Sailfin Catfish:

4. ‘Lucknow Declaration’, recently seen in news is referred to

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian ports:

1. 1.In India the Union Government is responsible for development of Major Ports whereas minor ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Governments.
2. 2.Tamil Nadu is the only state with more than 2 major ports in India.
3. 3.Recently the Union Cabinet has given its approval for setting up a 13th major port at Vadhavan near Porbandar in Gujarat.

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

6. In context to Brihadisvara Temple, consider the following:

1. 1.It is also known as Raja Rajeswara Temple, which is built by Raja Raja I.
2. 2.It entered the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.

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

7. With reference to Ashgabat Agreement, consider the following:

1. 1.It establishes international transport and transit corridor between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf countries.
2. 2.Both India and Pakistan are members of Ashgabat Agreement.

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

8. Consider the following statements

1. 1.Pandemic diseases are those that are that from humans to humans.
2. 2.HIV and tuberculosis are examples of pandemic disease.
3. 3.Spine flu was declared pandemic by who in 2009.

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

9. “International IP (Intellectual Property) Index.” is released by which of the following?

10. Consider the following statements with respect to regulation of banks under Reserve Bank of India

1. 1.NBFCs do not come under regulatory authority of RBI
2. 2.RBI can issue directions in the interest of the bank.
3. 3.Cooperative banks are under dual control of Registrar of Cooperative Societies and RBI

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