1. READ THE PASSAGE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
The rapid expansion of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has significantly altered the global transportation landscape. Governments worldwide have promoted EV adoption through subsidies, tax exemptions, and investments in charging infrastructure to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower urban pollution levels. Supporters argue that EVs represent a sustainable alternative to conventional automobiles because they produce fewer direct emissions. However, environmental analysts caution that the overall ecological benefit of EVs depends largely on the energy sources used for electricity generation. In nations where coal-fired power plants dominate energy production, EVs may indirectly contribute to substantial carbon emissions. Furthermore, the extraction of rare earth minerals and disposal of lithium-ion batteries raise serious environmental and ethical concerns. Despite these criticisms, technological advancements in battery efficiency and renewable energy integration continue to strengthen the long-term prospects of EVs. Economists also note that the EV industry has created new opportunities for innovation, employment, and industrial investment. Consequently, the debate surrounding EVs is no longer limited to transportation alone but extends to broader questions of sustainability, energy policy, and economic transition.
Why does the author mention "rare earth minerals" and "lithium-ion batteries"?
A To highlight the economic profitability of EVs
B To identify technological limitations unrelated to the environment
C To present environmental and ethical concerns associated with EV production
D To argue against renewable energy investments
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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2. In which country was the humanoid robot monk Gabi introduced?
A Japan
B South Korea
C China
D Thailand
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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3. In which city was India's first multilingual Al system for the Namma 112 emergency response network launched in 2026?
A Hyderabad
B Bengaluru
C Chennai
D Mumbai
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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4. In which city did Google lay the foundation for a 1.35 lakh crore Artificial Intelligence hub?
A Hyderabad
B Visakhapatnam
C Amaravati
D Chennai
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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5. What is the name of the indigenous Integrated Alert System powering the Cell Broadcast Alert System for disaster warnings in India?
A SURAKSHA
B SACHET
C RAKSHAK
D ALERTNET
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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6. Which district was officially designated as India's first and only pearl farming cluster in May 2026?
A Ranchi
B Dhanbad
C Hazaribag
D Bokaro
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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7. On which date is International Dance Day celebrated annually to promote dance as a universal form of expression and cultural unity?
A April 25
B May 1
C April 30
D April 29
E None of the above
Correct Answer D
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8. On which date is Earth Day observed globally every year?
A April 20
B April 21
C April 22
D April 23
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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9. Which university became India's first Institution of Eminence to receive accreditation from the Data Science Council of America (DASCA)?
A Amity University
B Ashoka University
C Manipal University
D O.P. Jindal Global University
E None of the above
Correct Answer D
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10. Who became the youngest and fastest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait from Sri Lanka to India in April 2026?
A Aman Kumar Jaiswal
B Ishank Singh
C Bajrang Kumar
D Rajat Verma
E None of the above
Correct Answer B
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11. Which state was officially declared as India's first paperless judiciary state?
A Assam
B Meghalaya
C Arunachal Pradesh
D Sikkim
E None of the above
Correct Answer D
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12. "Unless strict carbon taxation policies are implemented immediately, the nation's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 will remain merely aspirational."
Assumptions
1. Carbon taxation can significantly alter industrial behavior.
2. Current environmental policies are insufficient for achieving net-zero targets.
A Only assumption 1 is implicit
B Only assumption 2 is implicit
C Both assumptions are implicit
D Neither assumption is implicit
E None of the above
Correct Answer C
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