Explanation

• Option b is the correct answer – World Skills Asia is an international non-profit organization that unites Asian countries to promote technical skills and vocational education.
• The 3rd edition of the WorldSkills Asia Competition was held in Taipei, Taiwan.
• India rank is 8th among 29 participating nations in it’s first-ever participation.
• The competitors were selected through IndiaSkills National Competition 2024 and trained rigorously with industry, academia, and global experts.

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• Statement 2 is incorrect – PMI is an economic indicator derived from monthly surveys of companies. It reflects business activity trends in the manufacturing & services sectors.
• It is of 2 types i.e., Manufacturing PMI and Services PMI, also a combined PMI is also available.
• Statement 1 is incorrect – It is compiled by S&P Global, a global major in financial information and analytics.

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Explanation

• Option d is the correct answer – Heron MK-II is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
• MALE UAV is built to fly between 10,000 and 30,000 feet for long periods, often more than 24 hours, nonstop.
• It bridges the gap between smaller tactical drones and larger high-altitude systems, offering the right mix of endurance, payload, and cost-efficiency.
• It is developed by Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI).

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• Option b is the correct answer – The Jain ascetic stone beds are collectively known as Ezhadi pattam.
• This arrangement is a feature of Sittanavasal cave, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu.
• It is famous for its 2nd-century Jain cave complex that flourished as a Jain center from the 7th to 9th centuries.

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Explanation

• Option c is the correct answer.
• DBTL (Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG)-PAHAL (Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh) is India’s flagship initiative for transferring LPG subsidies directly into the bank accounts of eligible consumers.
• This scheme aims to reduce subsidy leakage, eliminate duplication, and ensure subsidy reaches the intended beneficiaries.
• It was launched by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and implemented through Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and UIDAI.
• All domestic LPG consumers who have completed the KYC process and linked their Aadhaar or bank account details with their LPG consumer number are eligible.

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