1. The Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025 focused on which of the following themes?

• Indo-Pacific Security Cooperation
• Green Hydrogen and Energy Transition
• Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity
• Combating Ocean Plastic Waste

2. Consider the following regarding the recent “Bird-Wing” solar event:

1. It involved both a solar flare and a coronal mass ejection (CME).
2. Earth experienced severe technological disruptions due to a direct CME impact.
3. The event caused auroras in parts of the UK.

Which of the statements are correct?

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

3. The recent record dividend transfer of ?2.69 lakh crore by RBI to the Government of India is mainly attributed to:

1. Increased forex sales and gains.
2. Higher interest income from government and foreign securities.
3. Reduction in the Contingent Risk Buffer (CRB).
4. Surge in corporate tax collections.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

4. Which of the following statements is/are true about Alicella gigantea?

1. It is a rare species found only in the North Pacific.
2. It is one of the largest amphipods, living in abyssal and hadal zones.
3. Genetic analysis suggests it is a globally distributed species with low genetic divergence.

Select the correct answer using the code:

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

5. Which of the following correctly describes the Bharat Seva Kendra (BSK) initiative?

• It is a government-run financial literacy program under the Ministry of Rural Development.
• It is a Chamber of Commerce initiative for urban SME development.
• It is a grassroots service delivery platform launched by CCI India for rural empowerment.
• It is a CSR scheme of Indian corporates to promote rural tourism.