14 Jul, 2025

1. With reference to Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones, consider the following statements:

  1. They can operate at altitudes exceeding 60,000 feet.
  2. They are limited to surveillance roles and cannot carry combat payloads.
  3. India’s indigenous MALE drones have over 60% locally manufactured components.
  4. They can be deployed in counter-insurgency and natural disaster situations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs):

  1. They are composed solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
  2. On Earth, PAHs are usually formed by complete combustion of hydrocarbons.
  3. PAHs are believed to be among the most abundant organic molecules in interstellar space.
  4. The indenyl cation (C?H??) is used to study the stability of PAHs in extreme space conditions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3. Which of the following best describes the term "Earth Intelligence"?

4. Consider the following features about the TALASH initiative:

  1. It is launched by the Ministry of Education for improving teacher training across India.
  2. It includes psychometric testing for career guidance.
  3. It targets tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs).
  4. UNICEF India is a key implementing partner.

Which of the above statements are correct?

5. With reference to INS Nistar, consider the following statements:

  1. It is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier.
  2. It is equipped to support deep-sea diving operations and submarine rescue.
  3. It features a hyperbaric chamber and integrated ROVs.
  4. It was constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited.

Which of the statements given above are correct?