1. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Kadar tribes’ which were in the news recently :

1. The Kadar tribes are a small indigenous tribal community residing in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
2. The Kadar live in the forests and do not practice agriculture.
3. They speak the Dravidian languages of Tamil and Kannada.
4. The Kadar tribe has been listed as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Kerala, and Tamil Nadu both.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• Only three
• All Four

2. Consider the following regarding ‘Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB)’:

1. It is a form of tuberculosis (TB) that affects organs outside the lungs, such as the lymph nodes, pleura, bones, joints, and central nervous system.
2. In HIV-positive individuals, EPTB is present in more than 50% of cases.
3. EPTB diagnosis remains challenging due to the difficulty in accessing affected sites and the low sensitivity of diagnostic tests.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

3. Which of the following institutions recently published the ‘Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024’?

• International Organization for Migration (IOM)
• Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• Migration Policy Institute (MPI)

4. Consider the following statements with reference to the 'Volatility Index' recently seen in the news:

1. The Volatility Index is the Fear Index, which is a measure of the market’s expectation of volatility over the near term.
2. The Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) was the first to introduce the volatility index for the US markets in 1993.
3. India Vix is also the measure of expected volatility in the Indian Stock Market.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above

5. Consider the following statements regarding 'digital arrests,' for which the government issues warnings to avoid becoming a victim of such scams:

1. Digital arrests refer to a type of sophisticated cyber fraud where cyber-criminals impersonate law enforcement officials or other authorities.
2. The fraudster often uses the tactic of instilling fear and a sense of urgency in the victims, ensuring they part with their money before realizing it's a scam.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2