1. With reference to Exercise DUSTLIK, consider the following statements:

1. It is a trilateral military exercise involving India, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
2. The 2025 edition focused on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain.
3. Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in the latest edition alongside the JAT Regiment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2. According to the Global Wind Energy Report 2025, which of the following factors are identified as key challenges in scaling up global wind energy?

1. Weak renewable energy auction systems
2. Over-investment in offshore wind capacity
3. Policy uncertainty and regulatory delays
4. Underinvestment in grid infrastructure

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 1, 3 and 4 only
• 2 and 4 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4

3. Consider the following with reference to the pilot Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises (ASSSE):

1. It covered both incorporated and unincorporated enterprises across India.
2. It was based on enterprise data sourced from the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN).
3. The survey found that enterprises with output > ?500 crore employed the majority of the workforce.

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 correctly describe features and strategic advantages of the Vizhinjam International Seaport?

1. It is India’s first fully automated container port.
2. It is India’s first dedicated transshipment port.
3. It is located close to major international shipping lanes.
4. It uses India’s first AI-powered indigenous Vessel Traffic Management System.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 2, 3 and 4 only
• 1, 3 and 4 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4

5. With reference to the Orange Economy, often seen in news, consider the following statements:

1. It refers to sectors based on creativity, culture, and intellectual property.
2. The term was coined by the World Bank in its 2018 Global Knowledge Economy report.
3. India’s initiatives like WAVES and Startup India support the creative economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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