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Question: “Project Cheetah represents—————- partnerships with African nations. (GS-3)

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Question: Consider the following countries:
1. Kenya
2. Ethiopia
3. South Africa
4. Botswana
As of November 2025, India has signed agreements with how many of the above countries for the translocation of Cheetahs to India?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question: Consider the following statements about Botswana:
1.Botswana is the world’s largest producer of diamonds by volume.
2. Botswana is a landlocked nation.
3. Botswana’s almost 70% landmass is covered by the Kalahari desert.
4. The Okavango Delta is located in Botswana.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question: Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched regarding recently GI-recognized products (2025)?
1. Kannadippaya (Bamboo Mat): Kerala
2. Ambaji White Marble: Rajasthan
3. Apatani Textile: Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following projects:
1. Samtse-Banarhat rail connectivity project
2. Immigration Check Post at Darranga
3. Punatsanchchhu-II project
How many of the projects given above are talked about with reference to India-Bhutan relation?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Which of the following minerals are included among the 24 critical and strategic minerals listed in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957?
1. Graphite
2. Caesium
3. Zirconium
4. Rubidium
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Question: Consider the following statements about Graphite:
1. It is a key material used in electric vehicle batteries as the cathode.
2. India currently is self-reliant of its Graphite requirement.
3. Graphite is among the 24 critical and strategic minerals listed in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference to the critical minerals mentioned, which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched with their primary applications?
Mineral Application
1. Graphite: Used as an anode material in electric vehicle batteries
2. Zirconium: Used in nuclear energy and aerospace sectors
3. Caesium: Used in atomic clocks and GPS systems
4. Rubidium: Used in the manufacture of specialty glasses for fibre optics
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Question: Consider the following statements about the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE):
1. The scheme provides 100% credit guarantee coverage to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs).
2. It aims to extend additional credit facilities of up to ₹20,000 crore to eligible exporters, including MSMEs.
3. The scheme will be implemented by the Department of Commerce (GoI) through the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to India’s export sector as mentioned in the context, consider the following statements:
1. Exports contribute about 21% of India’s GDP in FY 2024–25.
2. MSMEs account for nearly 45% of total exports.
3. Export-oriented industries employ over 45 million people directly and indirectly.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only

Question: Which of the following statements correctly describe the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPV&FRA)?
1. It is a statutory body established under the PPV&FRA Act, 2001.
2. It functions under the Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.
3. The Act doesn’t provide any financial incentives to promote the conservation of seed varieties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the Startup Common Application Journey launched on the Jan Samarth Portal, consider the following statements:
1. The initiative is launched by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Union Ministry of Finance.
2. The initiative provides loans up to ₹20 crores under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups .
3. The portal provides a single digital platform for startups to access credit across all PSBs.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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