05 APRIL 2026

Q1. Assertion (A): India is promoting PNG to reduce its energy import dependence.

Reason (R): Around 60% of India’s LPG requirement is imported.

Options:

A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true, but R is false

D. A is false, but R is true

Q2. ATOMS4NETZERO initiative is launched by which organization?

A. World Bank

B. International Atomic Energy Agency

C. United Nations Environment Programme

D. International Energy Agency

Q3. Consider the following statements about INS Aridaman:

1. It is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).
2. It is less advanced than INS Arihant.
3. It enhances India’s second-strike capability.

Which of the statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. ‘Kar Saathi’ is:

A. A scheme for corporate tax reduction

B. An AI-enabled taxpayer assistance platform

C. A portal for GST compliance

D. A subsidy program for taxpayers