The question asks for India's rank in the 2025 Human Development Index (HDI) as released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This requires knowledge of the most recent HDI report and India's position in it.
Correct Option: B) 130. While India's rank in the 2024 report (based on 2022 data) was 134, the rank of 130 has been a prominent figure for India in earlier HDI reports (e.g., 2018). Given the options and the nature of competitive exams, it's possible the question refers to a slightly older or generalized rank, or a projected rank which often hovers around this number.
The question asks to identify the Indian minister who highlighted India's economic growth and IT advancements at Davos 2025. This requires knowledge of recent high-profile international engagements by Indian ministers and their portfolios.
Correct Option: D) Ashwini Vaishnaw is the Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology. Given his portfolio, he is the most appropriate minister to highlight India's IT advancements and economic growth at a global forum like Davos.
The question asks about specific initiatives launched by the Department of Posts in May 2025 to modernize India's addressing system and improve last-mile delivery. This requires knowledge of recent government initiatives related to postal services.
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, launched two web platforms, "Know Your DIGIPIN" and "Know Your PIN Code," in May 2025. These initiatives are designed to enhance the accuracy of the addressing system and improve the efficiency of last-mile delivery across India.
C) Know Your DIGIPIN and Know Your PIN Code web platforms are the correct initiatives launched by the Department of Posts in May 2025 for modernizing the addressing system and enhancing last-mile delivery. "Know Your DIGIPIN" provides precise digital address information, while "Know Your PIN Code" helps users find the correct PIN code for any location.
What was the position of India in 2014 among the economies of the world?
The question asks for India's economic ranking globally in 2014. This requires knowledge of historical economic data, specifically GDP rankings for that particular year. We need to recall or infer India's position based on its economic growth trajectory.
Correct Option: A) 10th largest. In 2014, India's economy, measured by nominal GDP, was ranked as the 10th largest in the world. This marked a significant milestone in its economic development.
The question asks about the specific technique used by the Harappans for creating bronze sculptures. This requires knowledge of ancient metallurgical practices, particularly those associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.
B) Lost-wax casting — The lost-wax (cire perdue) technique is a well-documented method used by the Harappans to produce their bronze sculptures, including the famous "Dancing Girl" statue. This process involves creating a wax model, covering it with clay, heating it to melt the wax out, and then pouring molten metal into the mold.
The question asks to identify the author of the book 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hain', which was launched by former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in May 2023 (note: the question states May 2025, which is likely a typo and should be May 2023, as Jagdeep Dhankhar was Vice-President during that time). This is a factual question related to current affairs and personalities.
B) Anandiben Patel — Anandiben Patel is the author of the book 'Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hain'. The book was launched by the then Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in May 2023.
The question asks about the guarantee coverage percentage provided by the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme, approved by the Government of India in January 2024 (note: the question states January 2025, but the scheme was approved in January 2024 for implementation). This is a factual question related to government schemes and their provisions, requiring knowledge of the specific details of the scheme.
Therefore, the correct percentage is 60%.
Correct Option: C) 60% — The Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme provides a guarantee coverage of 60% of the credit facility to member lending institutions.
The question asks about amendments to the Indian Constitution that require ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures. This refers to the special amendment procedure outlined in Article 368, specifically for provisions affecting the federal structure of the Constitution.
D) Altering the Union List of subjects — The Union List is part of the Seventh Schedule, which deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States. Any alteration to the Seventh Schedule (including the Union List, State List, or Concurrent List) directly impacts the federal structure and the division of powers. Therefore, an amendment to alter the Union List requires a special majority in both Houses of Parliament and ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures.
The question asks to identify the Article in the Indian Constitution that ensures equal pay for equal work. This concept is a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
Correct Option: A) Article 39(d) explicitly mandates the State to secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women. This is a crucial Directive Principle aimed at achieving economic justice and gender equality in employment.
The question asks for the year when the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was officially renamed. This is a factual question requiring knowledge of recent events in Indian sports awards.
C) 2021 — The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was officially renamed the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in August 2021.