29-07-2026 CA

With reference to the GREAT Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
2. The scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹50 lakh to eligible start-ups and innovators.
3. It aims to promote entrepreneurship and commercialization of innovations in the technical textiles sector.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to Microporellus kolhapurensis, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a newly discovered species of polypore (bracket) fungus.
2. It was discovered growing on rotting wood in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
3. It is primarily found during the July–September season.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the Television Rating Policy, 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It replaces the Television Rating Guidelines, 2014.
2. It allows multiple agencies to be registered for providing television rating services in India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to PRAXIS, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is an AI-enabled NASA mission concept for the autonomous exploration and in-situ sampling of planetary rings.
2. The mission aims to directly study the composition and structure of planetary ring systems.
3. It is a joint mission developed by NASA and ISRO.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. Sarnath is the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as Dharmachakra Pravartana.
2. The UNESCO World Heritage inscription of Sarnath is a serial property comprising the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological Remains of Sarnath.
3. Sarnath continued to flourish uninterrupted until the 16th century CE.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to Jizan and Yanbu, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. Jizan and Yanbu are major port cities located on the Red Sea coast.
2. Both cities are situated in Saudi Arabia.
3. Yanbu is located on the Persian Gulf coast.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the Jonk, Hasdeo, and Mand Rivers, consider the following statements:

1. All three are major tributaries of the Mahanadi River.
2. These rivers originate primarily in the state of Chhattisgarh.
3. The Hasdeo River joins the Godavari River before entering the Bay of Bengal.

How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), consider the following statements:

1. The NBA grants prior approval to foreign individuals and entities for access to Indian biological resources and for obtaining intellectual property rights based on such resources.
2. The NBA directly constitutes Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at the Panchayat and Municipal levels.
3. The headquarters of the National Biodiversity Authority is located in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

With reference to the following Regional Seas Conventions, consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY), consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. The scheme provides temporary financial assistance to insured workers who lose their jobs.
3. Eligible beneficiaries receive 100% of their average daily wages for a maximum period of 180 days.

How many of the above statements are correct?