1. With reference to the Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building (IGICB) Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a one-time internship program initiated by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI).
2. The program involves mentorship from international internet governance organizations like ICANN and APNIC.
3. Interns are required to conduct mandatory outreach programs under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

2. Which of the following is/are part of India’s efforts to promote semiconductor manufacturing?

1. India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
2. SPECS
3. Display & Semiconductor Fab Schemes
4. BharatNet Mission

• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 4 only
• 2 and 4 only
• All of the above

3. Consider the following statements about the National Panchayat Awards 2024:

1. These awards are linked to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
2. The evaluation of Panchayats is based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
3. The awards are given only to Gram Panchayats.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 and 3 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 1, 2 and 3

4. Consider the following statements regarding Dark Oxygen:

1. It is produced through photosynthesis by deep-sea microorganisms.
2. It was discovered in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the North Atlantic Ocean.
3. It involves the splitting of seawater molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 3 only

5. With reference to the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook 2025, consider the following statements:

1. The global unemployment rate in 2024 remained steady at 5%.
2. The highest youth unemployment rates were recorded in low-income countries.
3. India showed a decline in female labour force participation between 2023 and 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3