1. Consider the following statements:
1. In
a significant step towards strengthening grassroots democracy in rural India,
the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has released the “National Study Report on Low
Participation in Gram Sabhas”.
2. The report highlights the key barriers affecting citizens’ participation in Gram Sabha meetings across States and Union Territories and recommends measures to make these institutions more inclusive, participatory, and effective.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Recently,
the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) released a revised series of the Index of
Core Industries.
2. In
this new series, 2022–23 has been adopted as the base year, replacing the
previous series based on 2013–15.
3. The Index of Core Industries (ICI) is an economic indicator that measures changes in the production of eight fundamental industries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Central
Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) granted marketing authorization to
Qdenga (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine – Live, Attenuated).
2. With this approval, Qdenga has become the first vaccine approved in India for the prevention of dengue.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
4. Consider the following statements:
1. The
12th meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) was held in New
Delhi.
2. 2.
The meeting reviewed the implementation of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, and
deliberated on measures to further strengthen dam safety administration in the
country.
3. 3. The National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) has been constituted under the Dam Safety Act, 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements:
1. An
Indian Air Force contingent is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026. This
is the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) premier biennial multinational air
combat exercise.
2. It is being conducted from July 20 to August 7, 2026, at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?