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With reference to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), consider the following statements:
- Battery storage systems are a form of chemical energy storage that can release power almost instantly when the grid faces a shortage.
- India’s actual installed capacity of battery energy storage has already crossed 5 GW.
- The long-term target set by power planning agencies for battery storage capacity by 2035-36 is 80 GW.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements.
- The 1st BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) Meeting was held under India’s BRICS Presidency.
- One of the key priority areas, “International Cooperation for Asset Recovery and Tackling Cross-Border Corruption” was discussed.
Select the correct code.
Consider the following statements regarding World Environment Day.
- World Environment Day is led annually by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) since 1973.
- The Republic of Korea will host World Environment Day 2026.
- The official theme for World Environment Day 2026 is “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”
- India has never hosted this event since inception.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary.
- The wetland has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site.
- The site is a freshwater wetland in the middle stretch of the Ganga River basin.
- The site is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) in India.
- The PAI, an initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been selected for the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026.
- PAI scores form the objective basis for the National Panchayat Awards.
- The index is used to rank Gram Panchayats based on how well they achieve the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach.
The Answers are as below :
- 1. (c)
- 2. (b)
- 3. (c)
- 4. (d)
- 5. (d)








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