1. With reference to the U.S. L-1 visa, consider the following statements:

1. It is a non-immigrant visa intended for intra-company transferees.
2. The L-1 visa has an annual numerical cap similar to the H-1B visa.
3. L-1 visa holders can apply for permanent residency (green card) without affecting their visa status.
4. It can be used by any foreign worker holding a valid employment offer from a U.S. company.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

2. Consider the following features of the SPARSH pension system:

1. It eliminates intermediaries by directly crediting pensions into beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
2. It allows digital life certification and online grievance redressal.
3. It is managed by the Controller General of Accounts under the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

3. Under India’s 4-Pillar Maritime Package (2025), which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) has been extended till 2036.
2. The Maritime Development Fund includes both investment and interest-incentivization components.
3. The initiative aims to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity to 4.5 million Gross Tonnage by 2036.

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. Agni-Prime missile, recently test-fired from a rail-based mobile launcher, is:

• A short-range conventional missile.
• A nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile.
• An air-to-air missile under development by DRDO.
• A hypersonic glide vehicle.

5. The Young Champions of the Earth Award is associated with which of the following objectives?

• Recognition of political leadership for environmental treaties.
• Empowerment of youth-led innovations addressing global environmental challenges.
• Promotion of environmental journalism.
• Conservation of heritage biodiversity sites.