06 FEBRUARY 2026

06 FEBRUARY 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Olive Ridley sea turtles:

  1. Olive Ridley turtles are known for mass nesting events called arribadas.
  2. They are listed as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
  3. Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) help turtles escape from fishing nets.
  4. Operation Olivia is conducted by the Indian Coast Guard to protect nesting turtles.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 3 and 4 only

C. 2 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Q2. Assertion (A): The NAMASTE scheme aims to eliminate manual and hazardous sewer and septic tank cleaning while providing formal recognition and support to sanitation workers and waste-pickers.

Reason (R): A significant proportion of sanitation workers and waste-pickers belong to socially disadvantaged communities and often lack formal contracts, safety equipment, and social security protection.

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.

Q3. With reference to the Orange Economy, consider the following statements:

  1. It refers to economic activities where creativity, culture, and intellectual property form the primary source of value.
  2. It mainly focuses on traditional manufacturing industries and agricultural production.
  3. Sectors such as audio-visual media, gaming, design, and live entertainment are part of the Orange Economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. With reference to the Sakhi women-only auto service launched in Bengaluru, consider the following statements:

  1. The service is designed for passengers of all genders but is operated only by women drivers.
  2. The initiative plans to create an inclusive ecosystem by onboarding trans women drivers in the future.
  3. The service aims to address safety concerns and anxiety faced by women while using conventional transport.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. With reference to the 16th Finance Commission, consider the following statements:

  1. The share of states in the divisible pool of central taxes has been increased to 45%.
  2. The Commission introduced a new weight for contribution to GDP in the horizontal devolution formula.
  3. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 2 and 3 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3