1. Which of the following best describes the nature of OPEC+?

• A treaty-bound international organization with permanent secretariat
• A non-binding strategic alliance of oil producers
• A global environmental coalition under the United Nations
• A trade bloc of petroleum-importing nations

2. With reference to the concept of Remission in the Indian legal system, consider the following statements:

1. Remission completely nullifies a convict’s criminal conviction.
2. It is granted by the President alone under Article 72 of the Constitution.
3. It reduces the duration of the sentence without affecting the conviction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. With reference to the Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) launched by IN-SPACe, consider the following statements:

1. It provides full funding for development of space technologies by Indian startups.
2. It is aimed at promoting commercialization of indigenous space technologies.
3. The funding is available only to government entities working in the space sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. Which of the following best explains the Topoconductor Architecture used in Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip?

• It uses optically stimulated superconductors to transfer photons.
• It combines semiconductors and superconductors to achieve topological states for qubit formation.
• It uses graphene-based conductors with magnetic memory.
• It creates quantum entanglement through silicon spin-orbit coupling.

5. Dr. Purnima Devi Barman’s approach to conservation has become a global model. Which of the following aspects does her model emphasize?

• Using technology to track endangered species.
• Focusing exclusively on the protection of storks in Assam.
• Combining wildlife conservation with women’s empowerment and community involvement.
• Primarily working with government agencies and international wildlife organizations.