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With reference to the Helium Crisis of 2026 and India’s vulnerability, consider the following statements: Statement I: India maintains only 7–10 days of helium inventory, making it highly vulnerable to global supply disruptions. Statement II: Helium is abundant on Earth but difficult to extract due to its chemical reactivity with other minerals at high temperatures. … Read more

With reference to the NCERT being granted ‘Institution deemed to be University’ status, consider the following statements:1. NCERT must compulsorily adopt the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) system, linking student identities to digital lockers.2. NCERT is authorized to establish off-campus and offshore campuses in accordance with University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.3. All academic programs of … Read more

The Battle of Copenhagen (1801) had far-reaching strategic consequences. Consider the following:Statement I: The assassination of Tsar Paul I of Russia and the accession of Alexander I contributed to the collapse of the League of Armed Neutrality, securing British maritime dominance.Statement II: The League of Armed Neutrality was formed by Russia, Denmark-Norway, Sweden, and Prussia … Read more

Consider the following statements regarding India’s first approved dengue vaccine, Qdenga (TAK-003):Statement I: Qdenga is a tetravalent dengue vaccine that does not require prior dengue infection testing before administration, unlike some earlier dengue vaccines.Statement II: Qdenga is a transmission-blocking vaccine, meaning it prevents the Aedes mosquito from transmitting the dengue virus after biting a vaccinated … Read more

With reference to the various forms of Natural Gas, consider the following pairs:1. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) — Natural gas compressed to less than 1% of its volume at standard atmospheric pressure; primarily used as transport fuel.2. LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) — Natural gas cooled to approximately −162°C; primarily used for long-distance ocean transport.3. PNG … Read more

Consider the following statements regarding Helium’s geopolitical and strategic importance:1. The USA, Qatar, and Algeria are the leading producers of Helium globally.2. Qatar contributes around 34% of global helium exports, and disruptions at its Ras Laffan complex significantly reduce export capacity.3. Helium’s ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ volatility makes long-term storage difficult, resulting in naturally low global buffer reserves.Which … Read more