1. The ‘Reciprocity Clause’ in the DMISP Policy – 2025 aims to:

• Encourage bilateral trade in steel between India and partner countries
• Prevent steel procurement from countries that restrict Indian companies
• Reduce tariffs on imported steel from cooperative countries
• Mandate reciprocal use of Indian steel in foreign infrastructure projects

2. What makes seaweed farming environmentally sustainable?

1. Requires no land or freshwater
2. Absorbs carbon dioxide
3. Increases use of chemical fertilizers
4. Promotes marine biodiversity

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

3. Mount Marapi, which erupted in May 2025, is located in which of the following regions?

• Java Island, Indonesia
• Luzon Island, Philippines
• Sumatra, Indonesia
• Borneo, Malaysia

4. Which chemical is commonly used for cloud seeding to induce artificial rain?

• Sulfur dioxide
• Potassium chloride
• Silver iodide
• Carbon tetrachloride

5. Kannadippaya, which recently received the GI tag, is a traditional handicraft from which Indian state?

• Tamil Nadu
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Andhra Pradesh