Q1:
Consider the following statements: 1. In January 2026, the United States launched military strikes on Venezuela, arresting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and bringing them to the US. 2. This action was based on accusations against the Maduro government of drug-related terrorism, democratic backsliding, and control over oil reserves. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
Q2:
Consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has approved 24 chip design projects under the 'Design Linked Incentive Scheme' (DLI) with the aim of strengthening India's 'fabless' semiconductor ecosystem and reducing dependence on imports. 2. This initiative is part of the ambitious 'Semicon India Programme' being implemented through the 'India Semiconductor Mission' (ISM). 3. It is noteworthy that the Union Cabinet had approved the ambitious 'Semicon India Programme' in 2021 with a financial outlay of ₹26,000 crore for the development of a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3:
. Consider the following statements: 1. Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Savitribai Phule on her 195th birth anniversary. Savitribai Phule was a Dalit woman from the Mali community. 2. She was born on January 3, 1831, in Naigaon, Satara district, Maharashtra. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
Q4:
Consider the following statements: 1. European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came in to effect on January 1, 2026, that imposes a carbon levy on imports of carbon-intensive products. 2. The CBAM will initially apply to iron and steel, aluminium, fertilizers, cement, electricity and hydrogen. 3. From January 1, 2026, independent verification of emissions data becomes mandatory. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5:
Consider the following statements: 1. India has achieved its first mountain tunnel breakthrough for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project. 2. The milestone marks significant progress in the bullet train corridor construction. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?