07 Apr, 2025

1. With reference to the Hansa-3 Trainer Aircraft, consider the following statements:

  1. It is India’s first indigenously developed two-seater light trainer aircraft.
  2. It is equipped with an analog cockpit and is primarily used by the Indian Air Force.
  3. Its airframe uses JIPREG composite material to enhance aerodynamic efficiency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Antimony:

  1. It is a metalloid commonly used in flame retardants and semiconductor devices.
  2. India is one of the top five producers of Antimony globally.
  3. The chief ore of Antimony is Stibnite.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. According to the UNCTAD Technology and Innovation Report 2025, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. India ranks among the top 5 countries globally in private sector AI investments.
  2. The theme of the 2025 report is “Inclusive Artificial Intelligence for Development.”
  3. India improved its ranking in the Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index from 48th in 2022 to 36th in 2024.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

4. With reference to the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, consider the following pairs:

Initiative/Declaration                                           Associated Focus Area

Bangkok Vision 2030                                     Roadmap for economic integration and resilience

BODHI Program                                               Maritime security initiatives

UPI-Linkage Proposal                                     Payment systems connectivity in BIMSTEC

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Ottawa Convention and the Convention on Cluster Munitions:

  1. The Ottawa Convention bans both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle mines.
  2. India is not a signatory to either the Ottawa Convention or the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
  3. Lithuania and Finland recently announced their withdrawal from the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?