9th February 2026

 Consider the following statements regarding Kondaveedu Fort:

1. It was initially constructed by the Prolaya Vema Reddy dynasty who shifted their capital to Kondaveedu.
2. The fort's architecture exhibits a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles and was primarily built using granite stones and lime mortar.
3. Recent archaeological excavations at the site have revealed the remains of a Buddhist stupa dating back to the 1st or 2nd century CE.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Shipki La Pass is/are correct?

1. It is located in the state of Uttarakhand and serves as a boundary post between India and China.
2. The Sutlej River enters India through this pass from the Tibet Autonomous Region.
3. Along with Nathula and Lipulekh, it is one of India's three officially designated frontier posts for trade with China.
4. Historically, it was known as Pema La and was part of the ancient Silk Road network.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements with reference to the 'Global Teacher Prize':

1. It is awarded annually to recognise exceptional contributions made by teachers across the world.
2. The prize is open only to teachers working in government or public schools.
3. The selection process gives importance to innovative teaching practices and impact on student learning.
4. It is organised by UNESCO in collaboration with the Varkey Foundation, and carries a cash award of $1 million.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the eSankhyiki portal:

1. It is designed to serve as a comprehensive data management and sharing system for official statistics in India.
2. It provides real-time data inputs exclusively for government planners and policymakers.
3. Its modules include a Data Catalogue for accessing major data assets and a Macro Indicators Module for time-series data.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Graphics Processing Units (GPUs):

1. A GPU is a chip component that can perform mathematical calculations rapidly and was originally designed to speed up 3D graphics rendering.
2. Unlike a CPU, a GPU does not have its own RAM and relies entirely on the system's main memory.
3. GPUs are used only in high-performance computing and gaming, and not in fields such as artificial intelligence or weather forecasting.
4. In laptops and game consoles, GPUs are often combined with CPUs in the same chip package, while in large desktop computers they usually come as standalone add-on cards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?