1. Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) from Iran–Pakistan–India (IPI)?

1. TAPI sources gas from Central Asia, whereas IPI sources it from West Asia.
2. TAPI has greater security risks associated with Afghanistan than IPI.
3. IPI has shorter route length than TAPI.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
 

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

2. The primary purpose of randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) is to:

• Increase voter turnout.
• Ensure unpredictable and unbiased allocation of machines.
• Link EVMs to voter identification data.
• Reduce electronic power consumption.

3. The BRICS cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) was formally institutionalised through which of the following?

• BRICS Durban Declaration (2013)
• BRICS Fortaleza Declaration (2014)
• MoU on STI Cooperation, 2015
• Sanya Declaration (2011)

4. The Variable Rate Repo (VRR) differs from the fixed-rate repo as it:

• Uses collateral other than government securities.
• Has interest rates determined through competitive bidding.
• Is conducted only for long-term liquidity absorption.
• Is available only to cooperative banks.

5. The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) is published annually by:

• Transparency International
• RAND Corporation
• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
• Institute for Economics and Peace