Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the novel Anandamath?
- Anandamath was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and published in the early 1880s.
- The song Vande Mataram, featured in Anandamath, later became India’s national anthem.
- The novel is set against the backdrop of the Sannyasi Rebellion of the late 18th century.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Eklavya Model Residential Schools aim to provide quality upper-primary and secondary education to ST children in remote tribal areas.
Statement 2: EMRS are fully funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and each school is set up for ST-majority blocks with at least 50% ST population or 20,000 ST persons.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The CAG of India acts as the guardian of the public purse and ensures accountability of the executive to the Parliament.
Statement II: The CAG audits the accounts of the Union and State governments, government departments, and bodies substantially financed by the government.
Statement III: The CAG is appointed by the President and enjoys security of tenure, removable only in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Indian National Congress (INC):
- The INC was founded in 1885 with the objective of providing a platform for civil and political dialogue among Indians.
- A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a key role in organising its first session.
- The first session of the INC was presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee in Bombay.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is not a feature of MGNREGS?
Consider the following with reference to the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project:
- It is located on the Arunachal Pradesh–Assam border.
- The project has faced a cost escalation of over 300%.
- The Ministry of Environment recently approved NHPC’s proposal to use forest land assets as collateral to raise funds for the project.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the DPIIT-led committee recommendations on AI and copyright:
- The committee has recommended a mandatory blanket license for AI companies, requiring them to pay royalties to creators for using copyrighted works in AI training.
- The committee encourages voluntary licensing agreements between AI developers and content creators as the preferred mechanism for royalty payments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Interpol notices:
- A Blue Notice is issued to locate a person, verify identity, or obtain criminal records, but does not directly request arrest.
- A Red Notice is issued to request the arrest of a fugitive with a view to extradition.
- Blue Notices are issued only after a criminal conviction.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s rice exports to the United States:
- India exports mostly premium aromatic rice varieties like Basmati to the US, which is a small rice-importing country.
- A potential US tariff on Indian rice is unlikely to significantly affect India’s overall rice exports.
- The US is among the largest producers of rice globally and has a significant domestic surplus.
- The major markets for Indian Basmati rice are West Asian and African countries rather than the US.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding cyber slavery and cross-border human trafficking in Southeast Asia:
- Myanmar’s border town of Myawaddy is a key hub for cyber slavery operations targeting Indians.
- Indian authorities have intervened to rescue victims from countries including Myanmar, Cambodia, and Thailand.
- The issue has implications for India’s border management and bilateral cooperation with Southeast Asian countries.
How many of the above is/are correct?