Q1. Which of the following initiatives reflects Seychelles’ integration into India’s regional maritime security framework?
- Joining the International Solar Alliance
- Becoming a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave
- Signing a Free Trade Agreement with India
- Hosting the G20 Summit
Correct Option: 2. Becoming a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave.
Explanation:
One major regional security outcome of the visit was Seychelles’ decision to become a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave.
The Colombo Security Conclave focuses on maritime safety and security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, including:
• Countering piracy
• Combating narcotics trafficking
• Addressing illegal fishing
• Enhancing maritime domain awareness
This move strengthens Seychelles’ role in India’s broader Indian Ocean vision and institutionalizes maritime security cooperation.
Q2. Which of the following indicators did India secure the 1st rank globally in the Network Readiness Index 2025?
- Annual investment in telecommunication services
- AI scientific publications
- ICT services exports
- E-commerce legislation
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 2, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Option: 4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
India secured 1st rank globally in the following four indicators:
• Annual investment in telecommunication services
• AI scientific publications
• ICT services exports
• E-commerce legislation
These rankings demonstrate India’s strengths in:
• Telecom infrastructure investment
• Artificial Intelligence research output
• Digital services export capability
• Regulatory framework supporting e-commerce
Additionally:
• India ranked 2nd in FTTH subscriptions, mobile broadband traffic, and international internet bandwidth.
• It ranked 3rd in domestic market scale and income inequality (reflecting large internal market size).
The NRI assesses 127 economies across four pillars:
• Technology
• People
• Governance
• Impact
It also notes that India performs above expectations relative to its income level, ranking 2nd among lower-middle-income countries.
Q3. The recent migration of BHASHINI to Yotta’s sovereign cloud infrastructure primarily strengthens which of the following objectives?
- Expansion of India’s semiconductor manufacturing capacity
- Development of sovereign AI infrastructure under the IndiaAI Mission
- Privatization of digital public infrastructure
- Outsourcing AI workloads to global hyperscalers
Correct Option: 2. Development of sovereign AI infrastructure under the IndiaAI Mission
Explanation:
The migration of BHASHINI to infrastructure operated by Yotta Data Services ensures that:
• AI models, datasets, and citizen interactions remain within India
• Compute capacity (including NVIDIA H100 GPUs) is hosted on indigenous infrastructure
• Strategic autonomy and data sovereignty are strengthened
This directly aligns with the objectives of the IndiaAI Mission, which aims to build sovereign compute capacity, promote indigenous AI innovation, and enable population-scale AI systems on Indian infrastructure.
Q4. Which of the following outcomes were demonstrated during BHASHINI’s sovereign cloud deployment at Maha Kumbh 2025?
- Real-time multilingual translation services
- Voice-based AI assistance in 11+ Indian languages
- 99.99% sustained uptime
- Zero data loss during migration
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Option: 4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
At Maha Kumbh 2025, BHASHINI’s multilingual AI services were tested at population scale. The deployment demonstrated:
✅ Real-time translation
✅ Voice-based assistance in 11+ Indian languages (including ‘Kumbh Sah’AI’yak’)
✅ Sustained 99.99% uptime
✅ Zero data loss during migration (across 200+ TiB and 3.5 billion files)
Additionally, the migration delivered:
• Up to 40% performance improvement
• 20–30% cost savings
Thus, all four statements are correct.
Q5. Which of the following statements correctly describe the SATYA Portal launched under STQC?
- It is a Lab Automation Portal that digitizes STQC certification services.
- It reduces procedural burdens for startups and MSMEs.
- It enables real-time AI-based translation of government documents.
- It aligns with the Digital India vision and “Minimum Government – Maximum Governance”.
Select the correct answer:
- 1 and 2 only
- B. 1, 2 and 4 only
- C. 1, 3 and 4 only
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Option: 2. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct:
SATYA is a Lab Automation Portal launched by STQC Directorate under MeitY, digitizing certification services.
• Statement 2: Correct:
It reduces procedural burden for startups and MSMEs, enabling faster market access for compliant products.
• Statement 3: Incorrect:
SATYA is not an AI-based translation platform; it focuses on quality certification and lab automation.
• Statement 4: Correct:
The portal aligns with Digital India and “Minimum Government – Maximum Governance” initiatives.
Q6. The Zabarwan Mountains are primarily located in which Indian union territory?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Ladakh
Correct Option: 3. Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
The Zabarwan Mountains are situated in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This mountain range lies to the east of Srinagar and overlooks the famous Dal Lake.
They are part of the Lesser Himalayas and form a scenic backdrop to Srinagar. The range is also home to important tourist attractions such as the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden and Mughal gardens like Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh.
Q7. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located on the banks of which river in Karnataka?
- Tungabhadra
- Kaveri
- Godavari
- Krishna
Correct Option: 2. Kaveri
Explanation:
• Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is situated along the Kaveri River near Mysuru, Karnataka.
• It comprises several small river islets that provide safe nesting and feeding grounds for birds.
• Other rivers mentioned in the options, like Tungabhadra, Godavari, and Krishna, flow in different regions of India and are not associated with Ranganathittu.
Key Point: Its riverine location is critical for maintaining wetland habitats that attract both resident and migratory birds.