18 Aug, 2026

1. With reference to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), consider the following statements:

  1. The UNSC has 15 members, including five permanent members.
  2. All non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly for a two-year term.
  3. Election of non-permanent members requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
  4. Non-permanent members possess veto power on substantive decisions of the Council.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding India’s honey sector:

  1. India is the world’s second-largest honey producer after China.
  2. About 70% of Indian honey production is exported.
  3. The USA accounted for around 76% of India’s honey exports in 2025–26.
  4. India’s per-capita honey consumption is around 370 g per year.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3. With reference to the Gaj Gaurav Awards, consider the following statements:

  1. They were instituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2022.
  2. They were introduced during the 30-year celebrations of Project Elephant.
  3. They primarily recognise frontline personnel and communities involved in elephant conservation and management.
  4. They are presented annually around World Elephant Day.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding India’s nuclear-energy plans:

  1. India plans to develop and operationalise at least five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033.
  2. The plan is linked to a long-term target of 100 GWe nuclear capacity by 2047.
  3. BARC is identified as the nodal developer for indigenous SMR designs.
  4. The SHANTI Act, 2025 provides a framework for greater private-sector participation in nuclear technology manufacturing and deployment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. The Shompen tribe is primarily associated with which of the following locations?