1. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Karnataka HC ruling on Nirmiti Kendra?
1. Nirmiti Kendra was initiated by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.
2. The Karnataka HC ruled that it is not a public authority under the RTI Act.
3. The CEO of the Zilla Panchayat serves as Chairman of Nirmiti Kendra.
4. The RTI Act was enacted in 2005 to promote transparency and accountability.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1 and 4 only
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding KFWCCF?
1. KFWCCF aims to correct conservation imbalances and provide impact assessments.
2. Anil Kumble is the brand ambassador for the foundation.
3. The foundation offers tax exemptions to donors as it is registered as a charitable society.
4. The primary focus is exclusively on rural afforestation projects, with no urban initiatives.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1 and 4 only
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Perito Moreno Glacier?
1. It is located in Switzerland and formed during the last Ice Age.
2. A bedrock ridge beneath it has historically prevented its retreat.
3. It has been thinning at an accelerated rate since 2019.
4. Its melting could threaten water and food security for billions globally.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 3, and 4 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1 and 4 only
4. Which of the following statements are true regarding India’s First Private EO Satellite Constellation Project?
1. The project will deploy 12 EO satellites equipped with multiple advanced sensors, including Synthetic Aperture Radar.
2. It is entirely funded and operated by the Government of India without private sector involvement.
3. PixxelSpace India leads the consortium, which includes Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics India, and Dhruva Space.
4. The constellation aims to reduce India’s dependence on foreign Earth observation data.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 3 only
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding the recent Cabinet approval of semiconductor plants?
1. The total investment for the new projects is ₹4,594 crore.
2. Bhubaneswar, Odisha, will host two of the four new semiconductor projects.
3. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) was launched in 2020 under NITI Aayog.
4. The cumulative number of ISM projects now stands at 10.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D) 2, 3 and 4 only
