Q1. Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II was primarily aimed at which of the following?
- Conducting high-altitude warfare training
- Enhancing interoperability and operational synergy in urban sub-conventional operations
- Testing joint naval combat readiness
- Practising strategic missile deployment under UN command
Correct Option: 2. Enhancing interoperability and operational synergy in urban sub-conventional operations
Explanation:
• DESERT CYCLONE–II focused on urban warfare and sub-conventional operations, particularly those conducted under a United Nations mandate.
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The exercise emphasised interoperability, mutual trust, and operational synergy between the Indian Army and UAE Land Forces.
Q2. With reference to Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II, consider the following statements:
- The exercise included heliborne and air assault operations in built-up areas.
- The Indian Army contingent was drawn primarily from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
- The exercise was conducted in India as part of reciprocal military training.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: 1. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct:
The exercise featured heliborne operations, air assault missions, and building clearance drills in urban environments.
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Statement 2 is correct:
The Indian contingent consisted of 45 personnel primarily from the Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
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Statement 3 is incorrect:
The exercise was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, not in India.
Q3. Which of the following statements about BSNL VoWiFi is TRUE?
- VoWiFi calls are chargeable and billed separately
- VoWiFi works only with BSNL Bharat Fiber connections
- VoWiFi uses the customer’s existing mobile number and supports seamless network handover
- VoWiFi is available only in selected telecom circles
Correct Option: 3. VoWiFi uses the customer’s existing mobile number and supports seamless network handover
Explanation:
BSNL’s VoWiFi is an IMS-based service that allows customers to use their existing mobile number and default phone dialer for calls. It also supports seamless handover between Wi-Fi and mobile networks, ensuring uninterrupted calls. The service is free of cost, works with any stable Wi-Fi connection (not limited to Bharat Fiber), and has been launched nationwide across all telecom circles.
Q4. Which of the following statements correctly describes the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE)?
- It provides direct subsidies to exporters for reducing logistics costs
- It offers collateral-free credit guarantee support of up to ₹20,000 crore to exporter MSMEs
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry through EXIM Bank
- It is a permanent scheme with no sunset clause
Correct Option: 2. It offers collateral-free credit guarantee support of up to ₹20,000 crore to exporter MSMEs
Explanation:
The CGSE is designed to provide additional collateral-free credit support to direct and indirect exporter MSMEs, with a total guarantee coverage of up to ₹20,000 crore. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC). It is a time-bound scheme, open until 31 March 2026 or until the guarantee limit is exhausted, and does not involve direct subsidies.
Q5. With reference to the Annual Regulatory Fee (ARF) under the National Pension System (NPS), consider the following statements:
- Pension Funds pay an ARF of 0.015% of Assets Under Management (AUM) to PFRDA.
- A portion of the ARF is allocated to the Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI) for awareness and financial literacy initiatives.
- The ARF has been revised upward as part of the recent PFRDA reforms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: 1. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Annual Regulatory Fee (ARF) payable by Pension Funds to PFRDA remains unchanged at 0.015% of AUM. Out of this, 0.0025% of AUM is passed on to the Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI) to support coordinated awareness, outreach, and financial literacy initiatives under PFRDA’s guidance. Statement 3 is incorrect because the ARF has not been increased under the recent reforms.
Q6. Which of the following passenger-centric features are included in the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train?
- Region-specific cuisine and ergonomic sleeper berths
- Disinfectant technology and aerosol-based fire detection
- Special arrangements for Divyangjans and CCTV in all coaches
- All of the above
Correct Option: 4. All of the above
Explanation:
The first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is designed to provide a comfortable, safe, and culturally rich travel experience. Key passenger-centric features include:
• Region-specific cuisine (Assamese for Guwahati-origin, Bengali for Kolkata-origin) and ergonomically designed berths.
• Disinfectant technology for sanitation and aerosol-based fire detection and suppression systems in electrical cabinets and lavatories.
• Special arrangements for Divyangjans and CCTV in all coaches for safety and security.
Thus, all the above features are included, making option 4 correct.