09 Feb, 2025

1. With reference to the Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV), consider the following statements:

  1. It is a tracked combat vehicle jointly developed by India and the United States.
  2. It can be airlifted using aircraft currently in the Indian Air Force fleet.
  3. It includes a variant equipped with an Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. With reference to the PRASHAD Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
  2. The scheme focuses on enhancing tourism infrastructure at religious and spiritual destinations.
  3. It is entirely funded by State Governments, with optional CSR contributions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Ranikhet Disease (Newcastle Disease):

  1. It is caused by Avian Influenza Virus Type A.
  2. It can also affect wild birds and migratory species.
  3. There is no curative treatment; only preventive measures like vaccination are available.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. The term “Dunki Route,” recently in the news, refers to:

5. Consider the following flagship schemes under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs:

  1. Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
  2. Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM)
  3. Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY)
  4. PM Poshan Abhiyan

Which of the above is/are correctly matched with tribal welfare objectives?