20 APRIL 2026

20 APRIL 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the BHAVYA Scheme (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana):

  1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry through Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
  2. The scheme aims to develop plug-and-play industrial parks with pre-built infrastructure and approvals.
  3. It will be implemented directly by state governments without any institutional mechanism.
  4. The scheme aligns with PM GatiShakti for improving multimodal connectivity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 3 and 4 only

 

Q2. Assertion (A): The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board initiative to develop LPG pipelines will enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Reason (R): Pipeline transportation of LPG is safer, more cost-effective, and can lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to road transport.

Options:

A) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A

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

C) A is correct, but R is incorrect

D) A is incorrect, but R is correct

 

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the River Basin Management Scheme:

  1. It promotes a basin-level approach by treating entire river systems, including tributaries and groundwater, as a single unit.
  2. The scheme is implemented under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and involves the National Water Development Agency for river interlinking projects.
  3. The financial outlay for the scheme has decreased in the 2026–31 period compared to the previous cycle.
  4. It incorporates modern technologies such as GIS, remote sensing, and LiDAR for basin planning.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2 and 4 only

C) 2, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 3 and 4 only

 

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Claude Mythos:

  1. It is an advanced AI system developed by Anthropic for identifying software vulnerabilities.
  2. It is freely accessible to the general public to promote open cybersecurity innovation.
  3. It is part of the Project Glasswing aimed at strengthening defensive cyber capabilities.
  4. It significantly reduces the time required to detect vulnerabilities compared to traditional manual methods.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 3 and 4 only

C) 2, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q5. Which of the following statements about the AI Centre of Excellence (AI-CoE) in Bengaluru is/are correct?

  1. It will be established at the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology.
  2. It focuses on integration of Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology.
  3. It aims to strengthen research and startup ecosystems.
  4. It is part of Karnataka’s push toward becoming a global deep-tech hub.

Options:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4