1. Which of the following statements about Operation Sindoor is/are correct?

1. It was launched by the Indian Armed Forces targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK.
2. Only BrahMos missiles were used in the operation to ensure maximum deterrence.
3. The operation aimed to retaliate against civilian killings in Pahalgam by Pakistan-backed terrorists.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

2. Which international body officially recognizes the term “Persian Gulf” as the standard maritime name?

• United Nations Maritime Organisation (UNMO)
• International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
• International Maritime Council (IMC)
• World Hydrography Union (WHU)

3. Consider the following statements regarding IMDEX Asia:

1. It is hosted biennially in Singapore and brings together navies and maritime defence industries.
2. The International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC), part of IMDEX, is co-organised by India and Singapore.
3. The Indian Navy participated in IMDEX Asia 2025 by deploying INS Vikrant.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

4. What is a key feature of the RBI's new framework for regulation formulation introduced in 2025?

• It allows stakeholders to challenge existing regulations in court.
• It abolishes public consultations for faster implementation.
• It mandates public consultation with a minimum 21-day comment period.
• It applies only to monetary policy decisions, not regulatory policies.

5. With reference to Mission Sankalp, consider the following statements:

1. It is a joint operation targeting Left-Wing Extremists along the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border.
2. The operation involves the Indian Air Force, CRPF, CoBRA, and state police forces.
3. Its primary aim is to conduct surgical strikes on Pakistan-based terror groups.

Which of the statements are correct?

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