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Q1. The 'ColOMBO Security Conclave (CSC)', frequently mentioned in the news, is primarily focused on cooperation in which of the following areas? A. Maritime safety, security, and countering transnational organized crime in the Indian Ocean. B. Financial regulation and preventing money laundering across the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations. C. Joint development of space technologies and satellite launch facilities among East Asian nations. D. Cybersecurity frameworks and data protection laws under the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Answer: A Explanation: The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was established to forge closer cooperation on maritime safety and security, countering terrorism, radicalization, trafficking, transnational organized crime, cyber security, and protection of critical infrastructure in the Indian Ocean region. India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Mauritius are full members. Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)' and the 'Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR)': 1. The GDPIR is an initiative launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to standardize global internet protocols. 2. India’s India Stack, which includes Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker, is a core example of operational DPI shared on global platforms. 3. The GDPIR aims to bridge the digital divide by hosting open-source, safely designed digital identity and payment blueprints for developing nations. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 Answer: B Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The GDPIR was developed and launched by India during its G20 Presidency, not by the ITU. It is managed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to share DPI practices globally. Statement 2 is correct: India Stack (Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, etc.) is the foundational framework of India's DPI and serves as a primary showcase on the GDPIR platform. Statement 3 is correct: The primary objective of the GDPIR is to act as a voluntary, open-source repository for countries to share and adopt safely designed DPI blueprints to close the global digital divide. Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Pari-Passu Charge', a financial term recently highlighted in banking and insolvency sector regulations: 1. It gives multiple creditors equal rights over a borrower's secured assets in proportion to their respective debts. 2. In the event of liquidation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), a creditor with a pari-passu charge holds priority over a creditor holding a exclusive first charge. 3. This mechanism is primarily utilized in consortium lending to distribute risk among multiple commercial banks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3 Answer: B Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: A pari-passu charge ensures that all participating lenders have an equal, proportional right over the secured assets of a borrower without any single lender claiming absolute priority over the others. Statement 2 is incorrect: A creditor with a valid, exclusive first charge over a specific asset retains priority over that specific asset compared to lenders holding a shared pari-passu charge on a broader pool of assets. Statement 3 is correct: It is the standard operating mechanism in consortium lending and multiple banking arrangements, allowing multiple banks to secure their credit risk proportionally against the same corporate collateral. Q4. Consider the following pairs of geographic locations/regions in international news and the countries they belong to: 1. Zaporizhzhia: Ukraine 2. Tigray Region: Ethiopia 3. Rakhine State: Myanmar 4. Sana'a: Yemen How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? A. Only one pair B. Only two pairs C. Only three pairs D. All four pairs

Q5. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms and increased risk weights on unsecured consumer loans and credit card receivables for commercial banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Statement-II: High growth in unsecured retail credit can lead to systemic financial vulnerabilities and a rise in Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) during economic downturns

Q4. Consider the following pairs of geographic locations/regions in international news and the countries they belong to: 1. Zaporizhzhia: Ukraine 2. Tigray Region: Ethiopia 3. Rakhine State: Myanmar 4. Sana'a: Yemen

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Pari-Passu Charge', a financial term recently highlighted in banking and insolvency sector regulations: 1. It gives multiple creditors equal rights over a borrower's secured assets in proportion to their respective debts. 2. In the event of liquidation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), a creditor with a pari-passu charge holds priority over a creditor holding a exclusive first charge. 3. This mechanism is primarily utilized in consortium lending to distribute risk among multiple commercial banks.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)' and the 'Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR)': 1. The GDPIR is an initiative launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to standardize global internet protocols. 2. India’s India Stack, which includes Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker, is a core example of operational DPI shared on global platforms. 3. The GDPIR aims to bridge the digital divide by hosting open-source, safely designed digital identity and payment blueprints for developing nations

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