1) With reference to Gangaichthys indonepalicus, consider the following statements:

1. It is a subterranean stygobitic fish adapted to groundwater ecosystems of the Gangetic Basin.
2. It belongs to the family Chaudhuriidae under the order Synbranchiformes.
3. It is pigmented and has functional eyes.

Which of the above are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

2) After the August 2026 Nepal floods, NDMA identified new glacial lakes. Which of the following is correct?

1. The lakes are moraine? or debris?dammed.
2. They are located in the Lhende Khola headwaters near Langtang Lirung.
3. Their depth and volume are precisely measured.
4. They measure 19.80 ha and 7.28 ha according to NDMA.

3) India’s forex reserves recently hit a record $729.3 billion. Which of the following contributed to the rise?

1. RBI’s concessional swap window mobilising $72.8 billion.
2. Strong capital inflows attracted by the swap facility.
3. Revaluation gains from appreciation of non?US currencies.

Which of the above are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

4) UNCCD COP17 (2026) in Mongolia introduced which of the following initiatives?

1. Drought Resilience Investment Facility (DRIF).
2. Rangelands Flagship Initiative.
3. Drought Resilience Index (DRI).

Which of the above are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

5) India’s new national minimum standards for mortuaries include:

a. Prohibition of basement morgues and locations near hospital waste areas.

b. Implementation of unique numbering systems for body identification.

c. Uniform technical standards across public and private hospitals under the Clinical Establishments Act.

Which of the above are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3