25-07-2026

Which one of the following best explains the objective of the recently discussed "Sevilla Commitment"?

With reference to the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), consider the following statements:  

1. It serves as a collaborative platform bringing together industry, academia, start-ups and research institutions, with facilitation from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). 
2. One of its key objectives is to strengthen India's role in developing global 6G standards under the IMT-2030 framework. 
3. The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) has been utilized to support indigenous 6G research projects, including Terahertz communication testbeds. 

Which of the following conclusions can be reasonably inferred from the above statements? 

1. India is promoting a collaborative innovation ecosystem for next-generation communication technologies. 
2. India seeks to move beyond being merely a consumer of technology towards influencing global telecom standards. 
3. Public funding mechanisms are being leveraged to accelerate advanced telecom research and indigenous innovation. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to recent international conflicts, consider the following pairs: 

1) Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) — Libya 

2) M23 Movement — Democratic Republic of the Congo 

3) Al-Shabaab — Somalia 

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait: 

1) It is one of the major maritime chokepoints linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. 

2) It lies between Yemen in Asia and Djibouti and Eritrea in Africa. 

3) Any disruption in this strait can significantly affect shipping through the Suez Canal. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The "PROTECT" package, recently mentioned in the news, primarily relates to:

With reference to Kargil Vijay Diwas, consider the following statements: 

1) It is observed annually to commemorate India's victory in the Kargil War of 1999. 

2) The day marks the successful completion of Operation Vijay by the Indian Armed Forces. 

3) During the Kargil conflict, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Safed Sagar in support of ground operations. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), consider the following statements: 

1) It was conceptualised by the Ministry of Home Affairs to modernise policing through digital integration. 

2) It facilitates real-time sharing of crime and criminal-related information among police agencies across the country. 

3) It aims to provide citizen-centric police services while supporting the computerisation of police functions. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Seven Brothers (Sawabi) Islands, consider the following statements: 

1) They are located in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. 

2) The archipelago lies off the coast of Djibouti on the Horn of Africa. 

3) The islands form part of the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the East Asia Summit (EAS), consider the following statements: 

1) The East Asia Summit was established under the framework of the United Nations. 

2) The inaugural East Asia Summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2005. 

3) The 21st East Asia Summit was hosted by the Philippines. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) (2023–24), consider the following statements: 

1) India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has been reported as 2.0. 2) The survey recorded an increase in institutional deliveries compared to previous rounds. 

3) The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) reported in NFHS-6 is below the replacement level of fertility. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?