1. With reference to the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone II, consider the following statements:

1. It is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and the U.A.E. Land Forces.
2. The exercise focuses on conventional desert warfare involving armoured divisions.
3. It includes training for operations under a United Nations mandate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. With reference to the Kavach system, consider the following statements:

1. It uses RFID technology and ultra-high radio frequencies.
2. It can automatically apply brakes to prevent accidents.
3. It is imported and adapted from European Train Control System (ETCS).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. The first-ever port call of ICGS Sarthak at Chabahar Port is strategically important because Chabahar:

1. Lies outside the Strait of Hormuz
2. Provides India direct access to Central Asia
3. Is jointly operated by India and Oman

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. Which of the following correctly represents the ownership pattern of Regional Rural Banks?

• Centre 51% – State 24% – Sponsor Bank 25%
• Centre 50% – State 15% – Sponsor Bank 35%
• Centre 40% – State 40% – Sponsor Bank 20%
• Centre 33% – State 33% – Sponsor Bank 34%

5. According to recent studies, inhalable microplastics can act as “Trojan horses” because they:

1. Carry heavy metals like lead and cadmium
2. Transport endocrine-disrupting chemicals
3. Neutralise conventional air pollutants

Select the correct answer:

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