Q1. Which of the following themes is included in the agenda of the 28th CSPOC conference?
- Reform of the United Nations Security Council
- Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in parliamentary functioning
- Negotiation of Commonwealth free trade agreements
- Global climate finance mechanisms
Correct Option: 2. Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in parliamentary functioning
Explanation:
Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in parliamentary functioning
Q2. What is the primary objective of the IndiaAI Financial Reporting Compliance Challenge?
- To automate verification of financial documents against regulatory frameworks using AI
- To replace human auditors with AI-based systems
- To standardize accounting policies across Indian companies
- To create a national database of corporate financial statements
Correct Option: 1. To automate verification of financial documents against regulatory frameworks using AI
Explanation:
The core aim of the challenge is to develop a robust, scalable AI-powered engine that can automatically verify financial documents for regulatory compliance. The solution must extract and analyze data from various document formats and validate each section against a predefined compliance framework. The challenge does not seek to replace auditors (eliminating option 2), create a centralized database (option 4), or standardize accounting policies (option 3).
Q3. With reference to the Aravalli Green Wall Project, consider the following statements:
- It was launched in line with India’s commitment under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
- It focuses on plantation of native species suited to arid and semi-arid regions.
- It is being implemented exclusively by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at the central level.
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:
• Statement 1 is correct:
The article clearly states that the project aligns with India’s UNCCD commitment to restore degraded land.
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Statement 2 is correct:
The project emphasizes native species adapted to arid and semi-arid conditions.
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Statement 3 is incorrect:
Implementation is carried out by Divisional Forest Officers from 29 Aravalli districts, indicating decentralized, state-level execution rather than exclusive central implementation.
Q4. With reference to the Composite Salary Account Package for Central Government Employees, consider the following statements:
- The initiative has been launched by the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance.
- It is applicable only to Group A and Group B Central Government employees.
- It integrates banking, insurance, and card-related benefits into a single account structure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: 1. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The scheme was launched by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance.
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Statement 2 is incorrect: The package covers all Central Government employees across Group A, B, and C cadres.
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Statement 3 is correct: The scheme is designed as a composite package integrating banking services, insurance coverage, and digital/card benefits into a single salary account.
Q5. Which of the following initiatives was launched to provide an institutional and scientific framework for monitoring and conserving aquatic biodiversity in the Ganga and other rivers?
- Indian Skimmer Conservation Project
- Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre
- National Dolphin Conservation Authority
- Gharial Population Recovery Programme
Correct Option: 2. Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre
Explanation:
The Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and Other Rivers was inaugurated at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, under the Namami Gange Mission. It serves as a dedicated institutional platform for research, monitoring, policy support, and long-term conservation of aquatic biodiversity using scientific tools such as ecotoxicology, spatial ecology, and microplastic labs. The other options are either species-specific projects or not mentioned in the article.
Q6. With reference to species conservation efforts under the Namami Gange Mission, consider the following statements:
- The Ganga dolphin is treated as a sensitive indicator of river health.
- The Red-crowned Roofed Turtle was reintroduced into the Upper Ganga with acoustic tagging, marking its first monitored reintroduction after three decades.
- The Indian Skimmer Conservation Project focuses exclusively on aquatic mammals of the Ganga.
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:
• Statement 1 is correct:
The Minister highlighted the Ganga dolphin as a sensitive indicator of river health, and its protection reflects the government’s commitment to aquatic biodiversity.
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Statement 2 is correct:
The article clearly states that Red-crowned Roofed Turtles (Batagur kachuga) were reintroduced into the Upper Ganga near the Haiderpur Wetland Complex with acoustic transmitters, marking the first monitored reintroduction in 30 years.
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Statement 3 is incorrect:
The Indian Skimmer Conservation Project, launched by BNHS, focuses on rare riverine bird species, not aquatic mammals.