1. With reference to the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) 2.0, consider the following statements:

1. It provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors in both statutory and census towns.
2. Vendors who successfully repay the second loan tranche are eligible for a UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card.
3. The scheme includes food safety certification for street food vendors in partnership with FSSAI.
4. It is fully funded and implemented by the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

2. Consider the following with reference to AI Governance in India:

1. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 regulates aspects of AI use related to privacy.
2. India has enacted a specific Artificial Intelligence Regulation Act in 2024.
3. NITI Aayog’s National Strategy on AI (2018) identified agriculture as a key focus area.
4. India co-chaired the AI Action Summit with the United States in 2025.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• Only three
• All four

3. With reference to conservation of the vaquita porpoise, consider the following:

1. It is listed in Appendix I of CITES.
2. The primary threat to its survival is gillnet fishing for the totoaba fish.
3. Under the USMCA, the United States can impose import penalties on Mexico for failing to protect the vaquita.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

4. The Strait of Malacca connects:

• Bay of Bengal with Arabian Sea
• Java Sea with Philippine Sea
• Andaman Sea with South China Sea
• Persian Gulf with Red Sea

5. Consider the following with reference to Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM):

1. It is India’s first RM developed for anti-doping, synthesized in 2025.
2. LTMs can detect doping misuse even months or years after consumption.
3. It can be shared with WADA-accredited laboratories worldwide.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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