24 Sep, 2025

1. With reference to INS Androth, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

  1. It is an indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) designed for operations in littoral zones.
  2. It is powered by a diesel engine–waterjet propulsion system providing high maneuverability in shallow waters.
  3. The vessel has been built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the “One-In, One-Out” Migration Policy:

  1. It applies specifically to migrants attempting to cross the English Channel.
  2. The policy forms part of a broader UK–France Joint Border Security Initiative.
  3. It is an agreement under the framework of the European Union’s Migration Pact (2024).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3. With reference to the Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropuslobatus), consider the following statements:

  1. It is a small migratory shorebird known for its spinning behavior while feeding.
  2. Unlike most birds, the male is more brightly coloured than the female.
  3. It has been recently sighted for the first time in India at the Chilika Lake, Odisha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to the Semicon India Programme, consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to develop India as a global hub for semiconductor design and manufacturing.
  2. It provides up to 50% capital subsidy for semiconductor fabrication and assembly units.
  3. It was launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. The term fentanyl precursorsrefers to: