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• Vikram VT 21 project, recently seen in news, is related to the development of:

  • Hypersonic missile system
  • Anti-drone surveillance platform
  • Nuclear-powered submarine
  • Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle

• The term “Peace Clause”, frequently seen in news, is used in the context of:

  • Climate change negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
  • Nuclear disarmament agreements under the International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Food subsidy programmes under the World Trade Organization
  • Maritime boundary disputes under the United Nations

• Consider the following statements regarding internationalisation of the Indian Rupee:

  1. It seeks to promote the use of the rupee in cross-border trade, investments and financial transactions. 2. Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) are accounts opened by Indian banks in foreign countries to facilitate trade settlement.
  2. A Nostro account is maintained by a domestic bank in foreign currency with a bank in another country.

  How many of the statements given above are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Consider the following statements regarding the term ‘Tathagata’ in Buddhism:

  1. The term ‘Tathagata’ is used in Buddhist texts to refer to Gautama Buddha and signifies one who has attained full enlightenment.
  2. The concept of the Five Tathagatas is primarily associated with Theravada Buddhism and represents different monastic orders.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• Consider the following statements regarding the geography of Italy:

  1. The terrain of Italy is predominantly flat plains with limited mountainous regions.
  2. The Po River is the longest river of Italy.
  3. Mont Blanc is the highest point in Italy.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3