07 Sep, 2025

1. Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to earthquakes because:

  1. It lies at the collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
  2. The Hindu Kush mountain range is part of the greater Himalayan system.
  3. Most Afghans live in high-rise concrete structures prone to seismic collapse.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2. With reference to India’s energy sector, consider the following statements:

  1. Renewable energy (excluding large hydro) contributes less than 5% to India’s domestic energy production.
  2. Renewable energy storage-backed tariffs are currently cheaper than coal-based power tariffs in India.
  3. India imports more than 80% of its crude oil requirement.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3. The recently launched BHARATI initiative is primarily aimed at:

4. Consider the following statements regarding Gastrochiluspechei, recently discovered in Arunachal Pradesh:

  1. It is a newly recorded orchid species in India, earlier known only from Myanmar.
  2. It thrives in moist evergreen rainforests, often on small trees near riverbanks.
  3. With this discovery, Arunachal Pradesh has become home to over 50% of India’s orchid species.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. With reference to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, consider the following statements:

  1. It is published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).
  2. India improved its ranking compared to the previous year, standing at 115th out of 163 countries.
  3. The index assesses countries only on militarisation and international conflict, not on societal safety.

Which of the statements given above are correct?