1. As a part of efforts to modernise and strengthen the capabilities of its Marine Commandos (MARCOS) for special undersea operations, the Indian Navy is planning to acquire indigenously made underwater chariots. consider the following statements:

1. The chariots are primarily used in modern navies for Long-range underwater explorations.
2. Chariots can be exclusively deployed from submarines only.
3. The chariots are more manoeuvrable in shallow waters.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

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

2. Consider the following statements regarding “Zonal Councils”:

1. The Zonal Councils are constitutional bodies.
2. The Prime Minister of India is the chairman of Zonal Councils.
3. The North Eastern States are part of the Nort-east Zonal Council.
4. Chief Ministers of the states in each zone act as Vice-Chairman, rotating annually.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

• 1 and 2 Only
• 2, 3 and 4 only
• 4 only
• 1, 2 and 3 only

3. Apart from the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflect the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

1. Fundamental Duties

2. Preamble

3. Directive Principles of State Policy

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

4. The Goldilocks Effect”, recently seen in the news is best described by which of the following statements:

1. A Goldilocks economy describes an ideal state for an economy whereby the economy is not expanding or contracting by too much.
2. A Goldilocks state is also ideal for investing because as companies grow and generate positive earnings growth, stocks perform well.
3. Goldilocks economies are temporary in nature, as seen by the boom and bust cycles.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

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

5. UNICEF in collaboration with India launched the "Green Rising" initiative at the COP28 Summit in Dubai to mobilize youth to drive climate action. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the ‘Green Rising Initiative’?

1. The goal of the "Green Rising" initiative is to mobilize millions of young individuals globally for green initiatives.
2. In India, the YuWaah campaign channels this effort, focusing on harnessing youth energy for impactful environmental actions.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

• 1 only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above