1. Consider the following statements:
1. Government
has introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill,
2026 in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour
Act, 1971.
2. The Bill seeks to extend statutory protection to the National Song, "Vande Mataram," by making its intentional insult or deliberate obstruction during its rendition a punishable offence.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Sarnath,
an ancient Buddhist site in Uttar Pradesh, has been inscribed on the UNESCO
World Heritage List during the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage
Committee held in Busan, South Korea.
2. With
this, Sarnath has become India's 41st World Heritage site.
3. This achievement marks a significant milestone for India regarding its rich Buddhist heritage, cultural history, and contribution to global heritage conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
1. India
is the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world, but the majority of
start-ups are concentrated in urban areas.
2. To promote rural entrepreneurship, generate sustainable non-farm livelihoods, and create local employment opportunities, the Government launched the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP).
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden
flight test of the indigenous Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) Kusha
on 23 July 2026.
2. The
test was carried out from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
3. During the trial, the missile successfully intercepted an electronic target simulating a high-speed, high-altitude aerial threat
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements:
1. China
successfully launched the Gravity-1 carrier rocket placing nine satellites into
their designated orbits.
2. The launch took place from a maritime launch platform in the East China Sea, east of Shanghai.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?