With reference to the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), consider the following statements:
Crystal Matrix Ltd. is associated with GaN-based Mini/Micro-LED fabrication.
Suchi Semicon Pvt. Ltd. is associated with OSAT activities.
Both approved projects are located in Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Cabinet approved two ISM projects: Crystal Matrix Ltd. in Dholera and Suchi Semicon Pvt. Ltd. in Surat, both in Gujarat. CML focuses on GaN-based Mini/Micro-LED fabrication and SSPL on OSAT.
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Question 2 / 15 MediumNational
India's UPI linkage with Cambodia operates through:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The India-Cambodia UPI linkage is enabled through the KHQR system under Bakong.
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Question 3 / 15 MediumNational
India's first private university IndiaAI Data Lab was established at:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Chandigarh University partnered with Intel India for the IndiaAI Data Lab.
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Question 4 / 15 MediumNational
RudraM-II was tested by:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The RudraM-II test was conducted by DRDO and the IAF at Chandipur, Odisha.
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Question 5 / 15 MediumNational
ATF stands for:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The fund is intended to stabilise Aviation Turbine Fuel prices.
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Question 6 / 15 MediumNational
Under India-Oman CEPA, how many services sub-sectors are covered?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The agreement covers 127 services sub-sectors, including IT, education, medicine and engineering.
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Question 7 / 15 MediumNational
NITI Aayog's semiconductor roadmap targets a semiconductor value chain of approximately:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The roadmap targets a semiconductor value chain worth USD 120–150 billion by 2035.
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Question 8 / 15 MediumNational
Sikkim was declared a fully literate state under which initiative?
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Question 9 / 15 MediumNational
PM SVANidhi was launched in which year?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The scheme was launched in 2020 for street vendors.
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Question 10 / 15 MediumNational
RudraM-II has a reported speed of approximately:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The notes describe RudraM-II as an air-launched missile with a speed of Mach 5.5.
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Question 11 / 15 MediumNational
Approximately how many PM SVANidhi loans had been sanctioned according to the June 2 notes?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The notes state that approximately 1.12 crore loans had been sanctioned.
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Question 12 / 15 MediumNational
Khet Bachao Abhiyan primarily seeks to:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The campaign aims to reduce excessive urea use, promote sustainable farming and improve soil health.
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Question 13 / 15 MediumNational
RBI's FY26 balance sheet increased to approximately:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The notes report an RBI balance sheet of ₹91.97 lakh crore, up 20.6%.
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Question 14 / 15 MediumNational
Which of the following is NOT listed as a BHASHINI tool in the notes?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The listed tools are AI-powered translation, speech-to-text and text-to-speech.
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Question 15 / 15 MediumNational
Surha Taal is best described as a:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The notes identify Surha Taal as a natural perennial oxbow lake formed from a meander of the Ganga River. It lies between the Ganga and Saryu rivers and is an important stop on the Central Asian Flyway.