1. Indian Army Day which is also known as Bhartiya Sena Diwas is celebrated every year to commemorate which one of the following events?

• On this day, January 15th, the Indian Army was established on April 1, 1895, by the British.
• On this day, India was able to win the war against Pakistan in 1971.
• The Indian Army defeated the Portuguese in Goa, gaining independence for Goa in just 26 hours.
• On January 15, 1949, General KM Cariappa took charge of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Roy Bucher, who was the last British-serving Army chief.

2. With reference to ‘Global Surgery’, consider the following statements:

1. It refers to a field of study and practice that focuses on providing surgical care on a global scale, particularly in low and middle-income countries where access to surgical services may be limited.
2. These “surgeries” include essential and emergency surgeries such as surgery, obstetrics, trauma, and anaesthesia (SOTA).

Which of the above statements is correct?

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

3. In a significant stride towards bolstering India's energy security, ONGC has successfully discovered two substantial natural gas reserves within the Mahanadi basin block. In this context, consider the following statements about the Mahanadi River:

1. The Mahandi River originates from the Sihawa range of hills in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh state.
2. It is one of the major west-flowing peninsular rivers in India.
3. The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and drains into the Arabian Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. Regarding the Provisions of Medical Care in Railway, consider the following statements:

1. A ‘Special first aid box’ was provided in long-distance superfast trains, Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains in 1995.
2. The Indian Railways launched an integrated helpline number '139' for all queries concerning the railways, including medical assistance in the year 2021.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

5. Consider the following statements about the Food Corporation of India (FCI):

1. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a statutory body created and run by the Government of India.
2.  It is under the ownership of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
3. The primary duty of the FCI is to undertake the purchase, store, move/transport, distribute and sell food grains and other foodstuffs.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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