Reading Section
1.
Consider the following statements about Export Preparedness Index (EPI)
1. The 4th edition EPI is released by World Bank.
2. Maharastra has topped the Leaders Categorgy among larger states and Uttrakhand among smaller states.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
1. The 4th edition EPI is released by NITI Aayog.
2.
Global Risk Report 2026 is released by ?
- [A] World Bank
- [B] UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
- [C] World Economic Forum
- [D] United Nation Environment Programme UNEP
Correct Answer: C [World Economic Forum]
Notes:
3.
Operation Pawan was a military operation carried by India Peace Keeping Forces in which of the following country?
- [A] Sri Lanka
- [B] Myanmar
- [C] Nepal
- [D] Bangladesh
Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
4.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Employment & Social Trends 2026 Report.
1. It is released by International Labour Organization.
2. There is an increase in informality of work - by 2026 2.1 billion workers are in informal sector.
3. India accounts for 5% of world's manufacturing.
- [A] Only 1 statement is correct
- [B] Only 2 statements are correct
- [C] All 3 statements are correct
- [D] None of the Above Statements are correct
Correct Answer: B [Only 2 statements are correct]
Notes:
Statements 1 & 2 are correct
3. India accounts for 3% of world's manufacturing.
5.
Consider the following statements about Simplipal National Park
1. It is located in the state of Odisha and is a part of UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserve since 2009.
2. There is an increse in the population of Mugger Crocodiles primarily due to Ramtirtha Mugger Crocodile Breeding Centre.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are INCORRECT?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2 are incorrect
- [D] None of the above statements are incorrect
Correct Answer: D [None of the above statements are incorrect]
Notes:
Both statements 1 & 2 are correct.
