09 Aug, 2026

1. With reference to Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGDs), consider the following statements:

  1. LGDs have the same crystalline carbon structure as natural diamonds.
  2. LGDs can be produced using High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT) technology.
  3. Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) involves deposition of carbon layer by layer on a diamond seed.
  4. LGDs are chemically identical to natural diamonds but do not possess similar physical properties.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. With reference to the proposed RBI framework for on-tap licensing of Urban Cooperative Banks, consider the following statements:

  1. The applicant cooperative society must have at least 10 years of active operations.
  2. It must have a minimum deposit base of ?10,000 crore.
  3. It must have a CRAR of at least 12%.
  4. Its net NPA must not exceed 3% at the time of licensing.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding neutrinos and antineutrinos:

  1. Neutrinos are electrically neutral.
  2. They interact very weakly with matter.
  3. Large numbers of antineutrinos are produced during nuclear fission.
  4. Antineutrino emissions immediately cease when a nuclear reactor is shut down.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. Which Ministry is the nodal ministry for the GOBARdhan Scheme?

5. Which Article of the Constitution primarily defines a Money Bill?