1. With reference to the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), consider the following statements:

1. The agreement includes provisions for zero-duty access to the UK for 99% of Indian exports.
2. It allows UK universities to operate campuses in India.
3. It introduces the Double Contribution Convention to avoid dual taxation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2. With reference to the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), which of the following minerals is/are included in the list of critical minerals identified under the mission?

1. Lithium
2. Neodymium
3. Gallium
4. Bauxite

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

3. Which of the following factors determine the ranking of a country in the Henley Passport Index?

1. Number of visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations.
2. Economic size and military strength of the country.
3. Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

4. Which of the following are true regarding the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025?

1. It replaces the non-binding National Sports Code, 2011 with a statutory law.
2. It applies only to Olympic-recognised sports and excludes cricket.
3. It establishes a National Sports Tribunal with quasi-judicial powers.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

5. With reference to planet formation, consider the following statements:

1. Crystalline silicates such as forsterite and enstatite are found in early planetary systems.
2. The James Webb Space Telescope is capable of detecting rock vapor in protoplanetary discs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2