25 May, 2025

1. With reference to the "State of the World’s Animal Health Report 2025", consider the following statements:

  1. Nearly half of the animal diseases reported since 2005 have zoonotic potential.
  2. African swine fever and Peste des Petits Ruminants are non-zoonotic diseases.
  3. Climate change and global trade have contributed to the geographic expansion of animal diseases.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about the Asian Productivity Organization (APO):

  1. India is a founding member of APO.
  2. The headquarters of APO is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
  3. APO promotes productivity through innovation, sustainability, and capacity-building.

Which of the statements are correct?

3. With reference to the contributions of Acharya Charaka, consider the following statements:

  1. He compiled the Charaka Samhita based on the Agnivesha Samhita.
  2. He is known for pioneering surgical techniques in ancient India.
  3. He introduced the concept of the three doshas in Ayurveda.

Which of the above statements are correct?

4. Consider the following statements about the newly constituted Payments Regulatory Board (PRB):

  1. It was created under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
  2. It includes government-nominated members for the first time.
  3. The PRB replaces the Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems (BPSS).

Which of the above statements are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the UK–Mauritius agreement on the Chagos Islands:

  1. The UK has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius.
  2. Diego Garcia will now cease to be used as a military base by the US and UK.
  3. The transfer follows the ICJ advisory opinion and UN resolutions.

Which of the above statements are correct?