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The correct answer is Rabindranath Tagore.

Key Points

• Rabindranath Tagore was a legendary Indian polymath who excelled as a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer, and painter.
• In 1913, he became the first non-European and the first Asian to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
• The Nobel committee recognized him for his collection of poems titled Gitanjali (Song Offerings), which was originally published in Bengali in 1910 and translated into English in 1912.
• His work was praised for its profoundly sensitive, fresh, and beautiful verse, by which, with consummate skill, he made his poetic thought, expressed in his own English words, a part of the literature of the West.
• Apart from his literary achievements, Tagore is the only person to have composed the national anthems of two nations: Jana Gana Mana for India and Amar Shonar Bangla for Bangladesh.

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• R.K. Narayan:
• One of the most prominent early Indian novelists writing in English, known for creating the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi.
• His major works include Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, and The Guide, the latter of which won the Sahitya Akademi Award.
• Salman Rushdie:
• An acclaimed British-Indian novelist famous for his style of magical realism and historical fiction.
• He won the Booker Prize in 1981 for his novel Midnight's Children, which was later awarded the Booker of Bookers.
• Khushwant Singh:
• A distinguished Indian author, lawyer, and diplomat, best known for his historical novel Train to Pakistan, which depicts the Partition of India.
• He was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and served as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

The correct answer is Defence, atomic energy, railways.

Key Points

• The New Industrial Policy (NIP), announced on July 24, 1991, marked a paradigm shift in the Indian economy by dismantling the Industrial Licensing System, commonly known as the License Raj.
• The primary objective was to enhance industrial efficiency and global competitiveness by removing bureaucratic hurdles and encouraging private sector participation.
• Under these reforms, industrial licensing was abolished for all industries, regardless of investment levels, except for a specific list of 18 industries deemed sensitive for national security, social reasons, or environmental safety.
• The Public Sector was initially reserved for only eight industries in 1991, which included Arms and Ammunition (Defence), Atomic Energy, and Railway Transport, ensuring government control over the country’s strategic backbone.
• Over the years, this list has been further pruned; however, Atomic Energy and Railway Operations remain core areas where private entry is strictly restricted or regulated for public interest and security.

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• LPG Framework:
• Liberalization: This involved the removal of government control over the economy, including the end of the licensing system and relaxation of import-export restrictions.
• Privatization: The policy encouraged Disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to bring in private efficiency and capital.
• Globalization: India opened its markets to the world, allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and integrating with the global trade supply chain.
• Transition of Other Sectors:
• Information Technology (IT) and Aviation: These were opened up to private participation, leading to India’s emergence as a global services hub and an expanded domestic travel market.
• Automobiles and Steel: Previously restricted by production quotas and licenses, these industries saw massive growth after 1991 due to the entry of global manufacturers and domestic private players.
• Mining: While initially reserved for the public sector, mining for minerals like iron ore, copper, and later coal, has been incrementally opened to private bidding and operations.

The correct answer is 118.

Key Points

• In the 2025 World Happiness Report, India has been ranked 118^th out of a total of 147 countries evaluated globally.
• This ranking indicates a notable improvement from the previous year, where India held the 126^th position in the 2024 report.
• The report is a flagship publication of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and relies primarily on data from the Gallup World Poll.
• The index uses a three-year average of respondents' self-reported life evaluations to determine the final rankings for each nation.
• India's performance is analyzed based on several socio-economic parameters that influence the overall subjective well-being of its citizens.

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• Global Rankings and Leaders:
• Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden.
• Afghanistan continues to be ranked at the bottom of the list (147^th), reflecting the ongoing humanitarian and social crises in the region.
• The Six Core Variables:
• GDP per capita: Measures the economic output and standard of living.
• Social Support: Evaluates the presence of someone to count on in times of trouble.
• Healthy Life Expectancy: Focuses on physical health and longevity data from the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Freedom to make life choices: Assesses the degree of perceived autonomy in one's life.
• Generosity: Based on recent charitable donations by the population.
• Perceptions of Corruption: Measures the level of trust in government and business institutions.
• Methodology:
• The rankings utilize the Cantril Ladder, asking participants to imagine a ladder with steps from 0 to 10, representing the worst and best possible lives.
• The 2025 report specifically highlights shifts in happiness across different age groups and generational cohorts.

The correct answer is PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana.

Key Points

• The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana was formally introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 as a strategic intervention to bridge the productivity gap in India's agricultural sector.
• The scheme identifies and targets 100 low-performing districts across the country where agricultural yields are significantly below the national average despite available land resources.
• It focuses on the promotion of integrated farming systems, allowing farmers to combine crop cultivation with livestock, poultry, or fisheries to maximize land utility.
• Key technological components include the deployment of Precision Agriculture tools and the distribution of climate-resilient, high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds tailored for local soil health.
• The initiative aims to enhance irrigation efficiency through micro-irrigation systems and provides robust market linkage support to ensure farmers in these districts receive fair prices for their produce.
• By concentrating resources on these 100 districts, the government intends to foster regional parity and boost the overall contribution of these areas to the national Gross Value Added (GVA) in agriculture.

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• National Food Security Mission (NFSM):
• Launched in 2007, it is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme primarily focused on increasing the production of rice, wheat, and pulses.
• It aims to enhance soil fertility and productivity at the individual farm level through cluster demonstrations and subsidies on machinery.
• PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY):
• A significant rural infrastructure project launched in December 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations.
• It is crucial for agriculture as it reduces post-harvest losses by facilitating faster transport of perishable goods to markets.
• Rural Prosperity & Resilience Program:
• Typically refers to broad-based sustainable development initiatives aimed at building economic buffers for rural communities against climate change and market volatility.

The correct answer is New Delhi.

Key Points

• The World Para Athletics Championships 2025 is officially scheduled to be hosted in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone for India as it prepares to host its first-ever world-level senior para-athletics competition.
• This decision was finalized by World Para Athletics, the international governing body for the sport, following a successful bid process led by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• The primary venue for this prestigious event will be the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital, which features world-class infrastructure and synthetic tracks compliant with international standards.
• The 2025 Championships will serve as the 11^th edition of the event, bringing together approximately 1,500 para-athletes from over 100 nations to compete across various track and field disciplines.
• The hosting rights reflect India's rising dominance in the para-sporting world, especially after the country's record-breaking performances at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games and the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

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• World Para Athletics Championships:
• The event is a biennial competition that first took place in Berlin, Germany in 1994.
• The 10^th edition was successfully hosted in Kobe, Japan in 2024, where India achieved its highest-ever medal tally of 17 medals (including 6 Gold).
• Previous hosts include major global cities such as Paris (2023), Dubai (2019), and London (2017).
• Paralympic Committee of India (PCI):
• The PCI is the national body responsible for the development and promotion of sports for athletes with disabilities in India.
• Currently headed by President Devendra Jhajharia, a three-time Paralympic medalist, the organization has been instrumental in the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) within the sporting sector.
• Growth of Para-Sports in India:
• The government has increased financial support through schemes like TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) and Khelo India, which have been pivotal in providing elite training to athletes like Sumit Antil and Deepthi Jeevanji.

Family symbol chart,

Family tree,

E is A's great grandmother.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

Let's evaluate the given options:

(1) 11, 00, 34, 04 → G, A, T, E

(2) 11, 55, 03, 54 → G, A, D, (no letter)

(3) 15, 11, 38, 04 → (No letter), G, (No letter), E 

(4) 61, 00, 31, 07 → (No letter), A, Q, (No letter)

Therefore, the correct set of numbers for the word GATE is 11, 00, 34, 04.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

When the paper is unfolded,

Therefore, two holes will appear when the paper is unfolded.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

Given:

Initial number of students = 50

New students joining = 30

Reduction in notebooks per student = 6

Formula Used:

Total Notebooks = Number of Students × Notebooks per Student

Calculations:

⇒ Let the initial number of notebooks per student be x.

⇒ Total Notebooks = 50 × x

⇒ New number of students = 50 + 30 = 80

⇒ New notebooks per student = x − 6

⇒ Total Notebooks = 80 × (x − 6)

⇒ Equating both: 50x = 80(x − 6)

⇒ 50x = 80x − 480

⇒ 80x − 50x = 480

⇒ 30x = 480

⇒ x = 16

⇒ Total Notebooks = 50 × 16 = 800

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

The pattern observed is: (First Term) ÷ 2 = Second Term.

For the first pair 12 : 6 →

12 ÷ 2 = 6

Similarly,

For the second pair 18 : ? →

18 ÷ 2 = 9

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.