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1) Consider the following statements with reference to Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025

It defines a social boycott as any act or gesture, oral or written, that results in social discrimination among members of a community.
Offences under this act are considered cognizable making it police can directly arrest without warrant.
The police are empowered to file complaints on suo motu.

Select the correct statements using the code below:

Answer : c

Correct answer: (c) All three

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct – The Karnataka Social Boycott Bill, 2025, defines social boycott as any act or gesture, oral or written, that results in social discrimination among members of a community.
Statement 2 is correct – Offences under this Act are cognizable & bailable, and will be tried by a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class.
Statement 3 is correct – The police are empowered to file complaints on their own initiative (suo motu).

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2) Pamir–Karakoram Anomaly recently seen in news is related to?

a. Retreat of glaciers in the higher elevations but not in the lower elevations.
b. Movement of species from hilltop to lower elevations due to climate change.
c. Phenomenon of glaciers resisting melting and even slightly grew despite rising temperatures globally.
d. The process of decreasing tree density when going from top to bottom.

Answer : c

Explanation

Option c is the correct answer.
Pamir–Karakoram Anomaly is a rare climatic phenomenon where glaciers in the Pamir and Karakoram mountains resisted melting and even slightly grew, unlike the global trend of retreat.
The Pamir–Karakoram region is the only mountainous area on Earth where this phenomenon exists.
The causes linked to unique regional climate patterns, including increased winter precipitation, cooler summers, and circulation anomalies that favoured glacier stability.

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3) Which of the following provisions are related to child protection in constitution of India?

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Answer : d

Explanation

1 is correct – Article 23 Prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labour.
2 is correct – Article 24 Bans child labour in hazardous industries.
3 is correct – Article 39(e) & (f) Directs the State to protect children from abuse and exploitation.
4 is correct – Article 21 Guarantees the right to life and dignity, interpreted to include protection from trafficking and sexual exploitation.

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4) What is ICGS ‘Amulya’ recently seen in news?

Answer : a

Explanation

Option a is the correct answer.
ICGS Amulya is a newly commissioned Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
It is built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous components, reinforcing Atmanirbhar Bharat.
It is a 3rd vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs); part of a series of eight.

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5) With reference to Support to Poor Prisoners scheme, consider the following statements

The scheme aims to provide financial aid to disadvantaged inmates who can't afford bail or court-imposed fines with Ministry of Personnel and Training acting as the nodal agency.
The scheme does not apply to persons associated to acts of terrorism but extends to persons accused under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Select the correct statement/’s using the codes below:

Answer : d

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect – The scheme aims to provide financial aid to disadvantaged inmates who can't afford bail or court-imposed fines with Ministry of Home Affairs.
Statement 2 is incorrect – The scheme does not apply to persons accused under – Prevention of Corruption Act
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS)
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
- Any other laws notified later.
Extended to heinous crimes – including acts of terrorism, offences affecting national security, dowry deaths, rape, human trafficking, and offences under the POCSO Act.

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