02 Feb, 2025

1. With reference to the Saffron Reedtail Damselfly, consider the following statements:

  1. It belongs to the family Coenagrionidae, commonly known as narrow-winged damselflies.
  2. It was recently recorded for the first time in Karnataka.
  3. It is an indicator species, sensitive to environmental changes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. With reference to the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM), consider the following statements:

  1. It is a collaborative governance initiative focused on the Pacific Islands and South China Sea region.
  2. It was established under the CLME+ Strategic Action Programme.
  3. It seeks to promote blue carbon initiatives and marine spatial planning.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. With reference to microplastics, consider the following statements:

  1. Microplastics are defined as plastic particles less than 10 mm in size.
  2. Primary microplastics are generated from the breakdown of larger plastic items.
  3. Secondary microplastics result from abrasion and degradation of plastic products in the environment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to provide digital textbooks and study materials in Indian languages across all levels of education.
  2. The scheme focuses exclusively on technical education in higher institutions.
  3. It is aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. With reference to the National Manufacturing Mission (NMM), consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to increase the manufacturing sector’s share in India’s GDP from 17% to 25% by 2025.
  2. It focuses exclusively on large-scale industries and central government initiatives.
  3. It is aligned with the goals of the Make in India initiative.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?