Explanation

• Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community in the state of Tamil Nadu.
• It is a celebration to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help contribute to a bountiful harvest.
• Pongal coincides with harvest festivals celebrated across various states under different names, such as
  • Makar Sankranti - Andhra Pradesh & Telangana,
  • Lohri – Punjab,
  • Sankranti - Karnataka, and
  • Magh Bihu - Assam, etc.
• So, only 1 and 2 are correctly matched.

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Explanation

• Supernova Stent Retriever is a new, indigenously developed medical device from India, used to treat severe strokes by removing clots and restoring blood flow to the brain within 24 hours.
• It is used in mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to remove clots and restore blood flow in acute ischemic stroke patients.

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Explanation

• Option b is the correct answer.
• RELOS is a logistics-sharing pact between India and Russia allowing reciprocal access to military facilities for supplies, repairs, and refueling.

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Explanation

• Statement 1 is correct – Superkilonova is a rare kind of cosmic explosion, an enhanced version of a kilonova, which itself results from the collision of two neutron stars.
• Statement 2 is correct – During the Kilonova Merger, the neutron stars collide in a kilonova, creating heavy elements like gold and platinum.

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Explanation

• Option a is correct – “Celebration of Intergenerational Bonds” Programme organized by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
• Its objectives include to strengthen emotional, social, and cultural bonding between different generations.
• It aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047, the national agenda on senior citizen welfare and fostering a harmonious, empowered, and inclusive India.

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