13 Jun, 2025

1. With reference to the recent data from the International Labour Organization (ILO), consider the following statements regarding India’s social security landscape in 2025:

  1. India’s social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025.
  2. India now ranks first globally in terms of the proportion of population covered by social security.
  3. The Public Distribution System (PDS) and MGNREGA are examples of social assistance.
  4. PM Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana is a contributory social insurance scheme targeted at unorganized workers.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2. With reference to the CROPIC initiative recently launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, consider the following statements:

1. CROPIC aims to assess crop health and mid-season losses using satellite imagery and AI-based models.

2. It is a pilot initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

3. The photographs for analysis will be collected exclusively by agricultural officers using drones.

4. The CROPIC initiative is supported by the Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIAT).

Which of the above statements are correct?

3. With reference to the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), consider the following statements:

1. IALA became an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) in 2024 after ratification by 30 states.

2. India is currently serving as President of the IALA Council for the 2023–2027 term.

3. IALA is responsible for standardizing marine navigation aids and promoting maritime environmental protection.

4. The headquarters of IALA is located in Brussels, Belgium.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4. With reference to the Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise KHAAN QUEST, consider the following statements:

 

  1. It was initially launched as a bilateral exercise between Mongolia and India in 2003.
  2. The 2025 edition is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
  3. The exercise aims to enhance readiness for UN peacekeeping operations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
  4. India’s contingent for the 2025 edition consists primarily of personnel from the Gorkha Regiment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. With reference to the Lokpal of India, consider the following statements:

 

  1. The Lokpal is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution.
  2. Its new official motto is “Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption.”
  3. The Lokpal has the power to sanction prosecution and attach property under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
  4. It can investigate corruption complaints against the Prime Minister of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?