1. According to the Digital Threat Report 2025–26, the concept of AI asymmetry refers to:

• Unequal availability of AI infrastructure among countries.
• AI replacing human cybersecurity professionals.
• Malicious actors using AI at machine speed while defensive and regulatory systems struggle to keep pace.
• Lack of AI regulations in the banking sector.

2. With reference to the Civil Registration System (CRS), consider the following statements:

1. It records births, deaths and stillbirths.
2. It functions under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
3. It is administered by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
4. Registration of births and deaths is voluntary.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

3. With reference to the Index of Services Production (ISP), consider the following statements:

1. It is India's first monthly indicator for measuring short-term performance of the formal services sector.
2. The trial ISP has 2024–25 as its base year.
3. It presently covers all service-sector activities, including the informal sector.
4. It is released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• Only three
• All four

4. Under the BNSS, Trial in Absentia is applicable only where the offence is punishable with:

• At least three years' imprisonment
• At least five years' imprisonment
• At least seven years' imprisonment
• At least ten years' imprisonment, life imprisonment or death

5. With reference to the Abathsahayeswarar Temple, consider the following statements:

1. It is a Chola-period temple located in Tamil Nadu.
2. It received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Distinction (2024).
3. It is renowned for its Kara Kovil architecture.
4. It houses one of the oldest known stone sculptures of Lord Sarabeshwarar.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• Only three
• All four