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. Viksit
Bharat – Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission (Rural) [VB-G RAM G] Act,
2025 came into effect across India on July 1, 2026.
2. It
has replaced MGNREGA, and the statutory rural employment guarantee has now
increased from 100 days to 225 days.
3. Wages will be paid directly into bank or post office accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).\
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
1. In
a major step towards resolving a long-pending inter-state water issue, Haryana
and Rajasthan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the
1984 Upper Yamuna Water Sharing Agreement.
2. The agreement will enable Rajasthan to receive its allocated share of Yamuna water through dedicated infrastructure after nearly 32 years, marking a significant milestone in cooperative water management.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Malaysian
scientists discovered a new species of parasitic fungus, Pleurocordyceps
cornusynnemata, in Borneo’s jungles.
2. The
discovery was made by scientists from the University of Malaysia Sabah’s
Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation.
3. The fungus belongs to the genus Pleurocordyceps and acts as a specialized hyperparasite.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Scientists
from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of
aphid wasp named Spilomena malabarica.
2. It is the 11th species of the genus Spilomena recorded in India and the 98th species known worldwide.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?