08 Aug, 2025

1. With reference to the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), consider the following statements:

  1. It is developed by NITI Aayog to benchmark States/UTs on electric mobility transition.
  2. It evaluates performance across transport electrification, charging infrastructure, and EV R&D ecosystem.
  3. Scores are given on a 0–100 scale for ranking States and UTs.
  4. Karnataka topped IEMI 2024 in overall EV readiness and innovation.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2. The Asian Giant Tortoise, recently reintroduced in Nagaland, is:

3. According to WATS 2024, consider the following statements:

  1. India became the world’s 5th largest aviation market, surpassing Japan in passenger traffic.
  2. Mumbai–Delhi ranked as the busiest air route globally in 2024.
  3. The United States ranked 1st, followed by China, in global passenger traffic.
  4. The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, aligns India’s leasing system with the Cape Town Convention.

Which of the above statements are correct?

4. With reference to ectopic pregnancy, consider the following statements:

  1. It occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube.
  2. Symptoms may include vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, dizziness, and low blood pressure.
  3. It can be managed only through surgical intervention.
  4. Intrahepatic ectopic pregnancy refers to implantation of the embryo in the liver.

Which of the above statements are correct?

5. Consider the following pairs regarding the Global AI City Index 2025:

City

Feature Highlighted

Singapore

Ranked 1st, strong startup ecosystem and healthcare AI

Seoul

Introduced AI education in all primary and secondary schools

Beijing

AI leadership in healthcare and education

Bengaluru

Ranked 26th, India’s top AI R&D and data centre hub

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?