Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Maulana Abul Kalam Azad:
He was India's first Education Minister and served in the office from 1947 to 1958.
He launched the Urdu journal Al-Hilal in 1912 to promote nationalism and oppose British colonial rule.
He supported the Partition of Bengal in 1905 but opposed the Partition of India in 1947.
He participated in the Khilafat Movement and advocated Hindu-Muslim unity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 – Correct: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was independent India's first Education Minister and served from 1947 to 1958.
Statement 2 – Correct: He launched the Urdu journal Al-Hilal in 1912 to promote nationalism and oppose British colonial rule.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: He opposed the Partition of Bengal (1905) as well as the Partition of India (1947).
Statement 4 – Correct: He participated in the Khilafat Movement and promoted Hindu-Muslim unity during the freedom struggle.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026:
It is an annual apex-level international outreach conference of the Indian Navy.
The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) is its Knowledge Partner and Principal Organiser.
The 2026 edition was held in Mumbai under the theme ‘Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific’.
Maritime Situational Awareness and Ocean Governance are among its major thematic sessions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 – Correct: IPRD is an annual apex-level international outreach conference of the Indian Navy.
Statement 2 – Correct: The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) serves as the Knowledge Partner and Principal Organiser.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: The 2026 edition was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 3–5 November 2026.
Statement 4 – Correct: Maritime Situational Awareness and Ocean Governance are among its five major thematic sessions.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding green methanol bunkering and the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM):
VOC Port in Tamil Nadu is India's first dedicated green methanol bunkering hub and the only port on India's east coast offering this service.
The green methanol storage facility at VOC Port has a total capacity of 1,500 m?3;, comprising two tanks of 750 m?3; each.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission is implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways with an outlay of Rs.19,744 crore.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to develop at least 5 MMTPA of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 – Correct: VOC Port, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is India's first dedicated green methanol bunkering hub and the only port on the east coast offering this service.
Statement 2 – Correct: The facility has a storage capacity of 1,500 m³ through two tanks of 750 m³ each.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: The nodal ministry is the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), not the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Statement 4 – Correct: NGHM targets at least 5 MMTPA of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the RAHAT MITRA exercise:
It is a bilateral, tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and Myanmar.
It involves the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and joint disaster-response capabilities between the participating countries.
It is a multilateral exercise conducted under the framework of ASEAN.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 – Correct: RAHAT MITRA is a bilateral, tri-services HADR exercise between India and Myanmar.
Statement 2 – Correct: The Indian participants include the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Statement 3 – Correct: It aims to improve operational interoperability, coordination and joint disaster-response capabilities.
Statement 4 – Incorrect: It is a bilateral exercise between India and Myanmar, not a multilateral ASEAN exercise.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Exercise NASEEM AL BAHR (Sea Breeze) 2026:
It is a bilateral maritime naval exercise conducted between India and Oman.
The 15th edition of the exercise involved INS Surat from the Indian Navy and Al-Mu’azzar from the Omani Navy.
The exercise includes Harbour Phase, Sea Phase and Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT).
It is a trilateral naval exercise involving India, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 – Correct: NASEEM AL BAHR is a bilateral maritime naval exercise between India and Oman.
Statement 2 – Correct: INS Surat represents the Indian Navy, while Al-Mu’azzar represents the Royal Navy of Oman.
Statement 3 – Correct: The exercise comprises Harbour Phase, Sea Phase and Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT).
Statement 4 – Incorrect: It is a bilateral exercise involving only India and Oman.
