7 May 2026, Questions & Answers

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India. It was created after the 2008 Mumbai attacks and functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The article explicitly states Operation Sindoor was notable for India choosing NOT to be drawn into a wider conventional conflict, opting for calibrated force instead. Statement 2 is correct as the article details the integration of cyber, electronic warfare, and precision systems. Statement 3 is correct as the article notes Pakistan's repeated nuclear invocation appeared 'formulaic' and risks losing salience when overused.

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The article states: 'The Pahalgam attack that preceded Sindoor was intended to reinsert Pakistan into the Kashmiri consciousness and to project its continuing relevance.' It aimed to disrupt the narrative of normalcy in the region.

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The article's core thesis and title emphasize that 'Future conflicts will not resemble the past.' It elaborates that they will be 'shorter, sharper, and fought across domains that blur the line between war and peace,' making urban centres, digital infrastructure, and narrative control critical.

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The Supreme Court held that the substantive question of whether a right to sue survives is governed by Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Order XXII CPC is procedural for substitution, and other acts are historical precursors.

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Statement 1 is incorrect because the Court held that purely personal claims (like pain and suffering) abate upon death. Statement 2 is correct as the judgment explicitly overruled the NCDRC's 2001 ruling. Statement 3 is correct as the Court clarified that substantive survival is determined by Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act.

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The article states that the complaint sought a total of Rs 4.5 lakh in compensation for treatment expenses, loss of vision, travel, and mental agony. Rs 2.6 lakh was the amount awarded by the district forum, not the amount originally sought.

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The Court's core holding is that personal claims (for pain, suffering, loss of reputation) are non-transferable and abate upon death. In contrast, proprietary claims involving pecuniary loss to the estate (like medical bills) are transferable, have economic value, and survive against the inherited estate.

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The article explicitly mentions that the Supreme Court, in the Anoop Baranwal judgment, referred to Article 324(2) which calls for a law by Parliament to fix appointment criteria for CEC and ECs. Article 324 deals with the Election Commission.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article's description of the Anoop Baranwal judgment. Statement 2 is correct as per the description of the 2023 Act. Statement 3 is incorrect; the challenge alleged lack of effective consultation as 200 names were shared just one day before selection, not effective consultation on six names.

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The article states: 'the selection committee recommended the names of Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu for appointment as CEC and EC, respectively' and later clarifies they were appointed. Arun Goel resigned, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was the LoP, and Vijay Hansaria was a senior advocate.

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The Court's remark specifically targets Parliament's long delay in making a law under Article 324(2), which it only did after a judicial directive. This inertia allowed the executive to control appointments, raising concerns about institutional independence. The phrase critiques legislative inaction, not judicial overreach or operational inefficiency.

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The article explicitly states the seminary was declared an unlawful entity under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). NSA, TADA, and PSA are other security laws but not mentioned in this context.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct as the order cited 'covert linkages' with banned Jamaat-e-Islami. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article says it is the first seminary to be declared unlawful in J&K.

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The article states 'Around 800 students were enrolled in the school'. The other numbers are plausible but incorrect distractors.

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The article specifies that Section 8(1) empowers the Divisional Commissioner to notify any place used for the purposes of an unlawful association, enabling sealing and freezing of assets. Arrests, penalties, and media bans are other possible outcomes but not the specific power mentioned in Section 8(1) as described.

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The article clearly states the report is by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). ADR is a well-known NGO that routinely analyzes candidate affidavits for electoral transparency. The Election Commission conducts elections but does not publish such analytical reports.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article (65% or 190 out of 292). Statement 2 is incorrect; TMC MLAs have the highest average assets (₹5.36 crore) among major parties, not BJP (₹2.97 crore). Statement 3 is correct as the article states both Congress winners have no criminal cases.

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The article explicitly states the average asset per MLA is ₹3.73 crore. ₹2.53 crore was the average in the previous (2021) Assembly. ₹5.36 crore is the average for TMC MLAs specifically, and ₹17.92 crore is the average for the two Congress MLAs.

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The report's core findings are the high percentage of MLAs with criminal cases (65%) and crorepatis (61%), directly pointing to the twin challenges of criminalization and wealth-based representation in politics. The other options, while relevant to democracy, are not the central theme of this specific report.

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MGNREGA is a flagship scheme for rural employment guarantee and falls under the purview of the Ministry of Rural Development. The Ministry of Labour and Employment handles labour codes and industrial relations.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly mentions this replacement. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article questions the official view, citing data comparability issues. Statement 3 is correct as the article raises concerns about the welfare of these groups.

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The article specifically states that the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 is replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The other options are different rural development schemes.

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The article's core argument is that policies like the new Labour Codes and the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill are being framed alongside an official understanding of lower inequality. It warns that this presupposition could be misleading due to data issues, potentially affecting policy outcomes for vulnerable sections.

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The article explicitly mentions the 'Rural Medical Corps Scheme' implemented in Chhattisgarh as a model for classifying PHCs and CHCs into normal, difficult, and most difficult areas and providing special incentives.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article states the vacancy rate is 79.9%. Statement 2 is incorrect because out of 43 new colleges, only 8 are under State governments, 8 are in the ESI sector, and 27 are private. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly recommends the 'all or none' principle for posting a full team of five specialists.

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The article provides the exact figures: 4,413 specialists are available against a requirement of 21,964 in rural CHCs. Option A is the closest approximation to these numbers.

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The article's core argument is that merely building more CHCs and medical colleges (capital expenditure) is ineffective without ensuring funds for recurring operational costs like staff salaries, drugs, and diagnostics, which are often left to state budgets.

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The Special Category Status (SCS) was granted by the National Development Council (NDC), which was the apex body for national development planning. The NDC included the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers. While the Planning Commission made recommendations, the formal grant was by the NDC.

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Statement 1 is correct: Tamil Nadu's debt rose from ₹2.8 lakh crore to ₹10.6 lakh crore. Statement 2 is correct: The all-India interest payments-to-revenue ratio was 12.2%, lower than the mentioned states. Statement 3 is incorrect: Assam's debt-to-GDP ratio increased from 17.1% to 25.2%, not declined.

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The article states Tamil Nadu borrowed ₹1,000 crore on May 5 at an average interest rate of 7.49% for six years. Option A (6.54%) was the rate a year ago. Options C and D (7.72-7.73%) are the rates mentioned for general 10-year state borrowings.

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High debt servicing costs mean a larger share of the state's income is used to pay past loans, leaving less money for current and capital expenditure on health, education, and infrastructure. This is known as the 'crowding-out' effect. The article highlights this by contrasting interest payments with the need for spending on welfare and development.

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The article states that gig workers can lodge complaints through the Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS), which is Karnataka's centralised digital platform for citizen grievances.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article says the IDRC is allowed up to 45 days to issue a final order. Statement 2 is incorrect because the welfare fee is for a range of social security benefits (life insurance, accidental benefit, medical benefit, etc.), not just life insurance. Statement 3 is correct as the system was announced on May 1, 2026 – International Workers' Day.

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The article specifies that for food and grocery delivery services such as Swiggy and Zomato, the cap for the 1% welfare fee is ₹0.5 per transaction.

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The IDRC is constituted by each aggregator platform to handle grievances filed by their workers. The system routes complaints from the state portal (IPGRS) to the respective platform's IDRC, which must attempt resolution within 15 days and issue a final order within 45 days, providing a structured first level of redressal.

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The ECLGS is a credit guarantee scheme involving sovereign risk. Such fiscal interventions and guarantees are formulated and overseen by the Ministry of Finance, specifically through its Department of Financial Services.

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Statement 1 is incorrect. ECLGS 5.0 offers a 100% guarantee for existing standard MSMEs, but for non-MSMEs including the aviation sector, the guarantee is 90%. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the scheme was approved to help businesses tide over challenges from the West Asia conflict.

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The article explicitly states that SBI Research estimated an average additional credit flow of ₹2 to 2.3 lakh per eligible MSME account. The other options are plausible-sounding but incorrect distractors.

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The article clearly mentions that the Central government approved ECLGS 5.0 "to provide additional credit facility to enable businesses to tide over the challenges arising from the West Asia conflict." The other options describe actions not mentioned in the article.

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Panchayati Raj is primarily governed by state laws under the framework provided by the Constitution. The amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act is enacted by the state legislature.

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The amendment disqualifies upon 'framing of charges' by a court, not merely registration of an FIR. Statement 2 is correct as per the notification. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the Governor approved a change in quorum from one-fourth to one-tenth.

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The article states that about 3,754 Gram Panchayats of the total 3,758 will go to polls in three phases. The other options are close distractors based on the total number.

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The article explicitly links the amendment to the 'growing menace of "chitta" in the state' and provides data on drug overdose deaths and registered cases. The other options are not supported by the article's content.

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The article states the commitments were made during an investment summit in Maryland, US. Texas, California, and New Jersey are mentioned as locations for specific company investments, not the summit itself.

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Statement 1 is correct: $19.1 billion out of $20.5 billion is for pharma, which is over 90%. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article says investments are expected to create thousands of jobs 'in both countries'. Statement 3 is correct as per the quote from US Ambassador Sergio Gor.

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The article specifies that the pharma investments are 'anchored by Sun Pharmaceutical’s planned $11.75 billion acquisition of New Jersey-based Organon & Co.' $19.1 billion is the total pharma investment, $900 million is Abhyuday Group's investment, and $255 million is JSW Steel's project.

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The article explicitly states these investments will help 'strengthen the resilience of the US healthcare supply chain', addressing issues like drug shortages. While trade balance may be affected, it is not stated as the primary goal. The investments are expansions, not a complete shift, and they must comply with USFDA regulations.

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The article explicitly states that HSIIDC is 'central to the state's industrial land strategy' and is focusing on developing Industrial Model Townships (IMTs). HSVP is responsible for planned urban sector development.

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states the e-Bhoomi portal allows landowners to 'voluntarily register and participate', reducing legal disputes, indicating a consent-based model, not compulsory acquisition. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions 'an estimated total land requirement of around 1.7 lakh acres'. Statement 3 is correct as the article describes IMT Kharkhoda as 'rapidly emerging as a major automobile and manufacturing hub'.

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The article specifically states: 'In Gurugram alone, approximately 17,358 acres spread across nearly 36 villages have been identified for new urban sectors.' The other figures correspond to Ambala region (6,600 acres), IMT Kharkhoda (3,217 acres), and Faridabad (4,500 acres).

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The article explains that the land pooling model 'is intended to reduce fragmentation of urban growth, while enabling mixed-use development zones combining residential, commercial, and institutional infrastructure.' It is a voluntary, consent-based model aimed at planned development, not compulsory acquisition or revenue generation.

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Article 26 specifically grants every religious denomination the right to manage its own affairs in matters of religion. Article 25 deals with the individual's freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion. This distinction is central to the Dawoodi Bohra case discussed in the article.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the bench is examining religious freedom under Articles 25 and 26, not Article 28 (which deals with freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions). Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the article. Hence, option C is correct.

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The article explicitly states that the 1962 Constitution Bench judgment struck down the Bombay Prevention of Excommunication Act, 1949. The PIL to set aside this judgment was filed in 1986. This specific date is a key factual takeaway from the news.

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Justices Nagarathna and Sundresh were quoted expressing concern that if individuals start questioning every religious practice in court, it would lead to hundreds of petitions and could result in the 'breaking' of religions and the civilization, given the intimate connection between religion and Indian society. This captures the core philosophical dilemma presented in the news.

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The article explicitly states that the Commission on Centre-State Relations was 'Headed by former Chief Justice of India M.M. Punchhi'. This is a direct factual recall from the provided content.

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Statement 1 is correct: The article mentions the 1952 precedent where Congress under C. Rajagopalachari was invited as the single-largest party. Statement 2 is correct: It states President Narayanan in 1999 sought written assurances, considering it a precedent. Statement 3 is correct: It notes President Sharma in 1996 changed his approach and insisted on letters of support for Deve Gowda's government.

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The article states TVK secured 108 seats, but since its founder was elected from two seats, the 'effective' tally becomes 107. Option C (108) is the initial count, a close distractor. Options A (96) and D (165) refer to historical seat counts of other parties mentioned.

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The article quotes a former official stating 'there is nothing wrong with the Governor seeking letters of support, but he or she should not carry out a head count. The floor of the House is the best place...'. This directly establishes the principle that verification via headcount is improper, making the floor test supreme.

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Article 356 of the Indian Constitution deals with the failure of constitutional machinery in a state, commonly known as President's Rule. Article 352 is for National Emergency, Article 360 for Financial Emergency, and Article 370 gave special status to Jammu & Kashmir (now abrogated).

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Statement 1 is correct as highlighted in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Supreme Court has noted that a Governor is not expected to wait indefinitely. Statement 3 is correct as per the article, which states refusal is an exception where the Governor is of the view that a stable government may not be formed.

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The article explicitly states that the Governor's duty to ensure stable government formation is to prevent the State from slipping into a 'situation of complete breakdown of constitutional machinery', which is the condition for imposing President's Rule.

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The article directly quotes the Court's observation that indefinite delay by a Governor can 'encourage defections or adoption of other objectionable activities'. The principle aims to uphold political stability and ethical realignments within the legislature.

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The article states that both Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were former members of the Central Military Commission headed by Xi Jinping. This is the supreme military command body in China.

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Statement 1 is incorrect: They were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, not immediate execution, and by a military court, not the Supreme Court. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the Rocket Force was established in 2015.

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The article explicitly states: "Wei and his successor Li... were expelled from the ruling Communist Party in 2024." This is a direct factual recall from the provided content.

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The article connects the sentencing to President Xi's anti-corruption drive that began in 2012, targeting over a million officials. Punishing heads of a critical force like the Rocket Force highlights the campaign's reach and its role in consolidating political control over the military.

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The article states that the new ban on sexualised AI deepfakes will be included in changes to the EU's comprehensive rules on AI, which were adopted in 2024.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article confirms the ban on AI generating sexualised deepfakes. Statement 2 is incorrect; the implementation has been delayed, not accelerated, to December 2027 and August 2028. Statement 3 is correct as an EU spokesperson stated the AI Office enforcement powers start in August 2026.

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The article specifies that the high-risk AI rules for embedded AI tools, originally due a year later than stand-alone systems (August 2027), have been pushed back to August 2028.

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The article states that the EU executive proposed the amendments 'in a bid, it said, to help businesses and avoid stymying innovation'. The other options are not mentioned in the provided content.

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As per the article, Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, in his capacity as the Army's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), played a key role in executing Operation Sindoor. The other officials mentioned were part of the joint commanders' conference commemorating the anniversary.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article states the operation was a response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article mentions airstrikes on terror infrastructures in 'Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir', not only PoK. Statement 3 is correct as hostilities ended on May 10 after hotline talks.

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The article explicitly states that India carried out airstrikes on nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during Operation Sindoor. The other numbers are close distractors.

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The core message, as stated by Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai and highlighted in the article's title, is that Operation Sindoor 'signalled that no terror sanctuary is safe in Pakistan'. This underscores a doctrine of holding terror infrastructure accountable, even across borders, as a deterrent.

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The article explicitly mentions "NITI Aayog’s 2024 position paper on senior care notes" the statistics regarding chronic conditions and health insurance among the elderly. NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the UNFPA report cited. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article says "More than 75% of India’s elderly already live with at least one chronic condition," which is greater than 50%. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions "just 80-85 as per the estimates presented by the ASLI-PwC report 2025."

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The article directly states: "only 18% have any form of health insurance, NITI Aayog’s 2024 position paper on senior care notes." This is a key data point highlighting the financial vulnerability of the elderly.

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The article argues that ageing involves multi-layered conditions across specialties over time, which a hospital model designed for acute, episodic treatment cannot coherently manage, leading to preventable crises. The other options are either incorrect or represent only a part of the required solution.

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The World Inequality Report is produced by the World Inequality Lab, a research center based in Paris. While the World Bank and UNDP also publish inequality indices, the specific report referenced in the article is from this lab.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article states this structural imbalance has persisted since 1820. Statement 2 is incorrect; the top 1% income share was 13% in 1922 and reached an all-time high of 22.6% in 2022, so it is higher, not lower. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions 'financialisation of wealth' increased the wealth share of the top 1%.

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The article clearly states that in India, the top 10% of earners capture about 58% of national income. 53% is the global figure for the top 10%, 65% is the wealth share of India's top 10%, and 75% is close to the global wealth share of the top 10%.

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The article explicitly lists the lack of quality access to education and healthcare as key factors behind India's persistent inequality. While other options like the service-dominated growth model (linked to liberalisation) and financialisation are also mentioned, the lack of public service access is presented as a foundational driver.

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As per the article, a panel under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently submitted a pre-feasibility report on the Sudarshan Chakra mission, which aims to establish a comprehensive air defence shield across the country.

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Statement 1 is correct as the RPwD Act, 2016 includes 21 categories of disability. Statement 2 is correct as the original definition under Schedule 2(zc) was limited to disfigurement from 'throwing of acid'. Statement 3 is correct as the Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, expanded this definition to include survivors of forceful acid ingestion, applying it retrospectively.

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The article clearly states that the India Semiconductor Mission is the government's ambitious Rs 76,000 crore plan to kickstart semiconductor manufacturing. The figure of ₹1.64 lakh crore mentioned is the cumulative investment committed under the scheme, not the government's outlay.

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The editorial by Syed Ata Hasnain explicitly states that Operation Sindoor marked the maturing of India's ability to employ calibrated force under a nuclear overhang while retaining control over escalation. It demonstrated a doctrine of aggression blended with restraint, rather than seeking territorial ambition or relying solely on diplomacy.

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The US Navy's 5th Fleet is headquartered in Bahrain and its area of responsibility (AOR) encompasses the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean. This makes it a critical command for Middle Eastern security and energy route protection.

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Statement 1 is correct: The Washington Post verified over 100 images and found 228 structures damaged with no missed strikes. Statement 2 is incorrect: The 5th Fleet HQ was permanently relocated to Tampa, Florida, USA, not temporarily within Saudi Arabia. Statement 3 is correct: Analysts cited the depletion of THAAD/Patriot interceptors and failure to adapt to one-way attack drones as key failures.

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The article explicitly states that the investigation found 'at least 228 structures across 15 military sites were damaged'. The other options are plausible distractors but not the precise figure reported.

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Experts like Mark Cancian and Kelly Grieco pointed to the precision of Iranian targeting and the depletion of air defence systems as evidence of serious US preparedness failures, particularly in countering low-cost, one-way attack drones—a lesson also seen in Ukraine.

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The article explicitly states that the World Migration Report 2026 is released by the United Nations migration agency, the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This is a key static GK fact linked to international institutions.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is also correct as the article states the US remained the world's largest source. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article says Sub-Saharan Africa had the highest cost (8%), while South Asia had the lowest (around 5%).

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The report highlighted the increase in India's remittance inflows from $83.15 billion in 2020 to $137.67 billion in 2024. This precise data point is crucial for Prelims factual questions.

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SDG 10.C specifically aims to reduce the transaction costs of migrant remittances to less than 3%. The article mentions this target and contrasts it with the current higher global costs. The other options are not the stated primary objective of this SDG target.

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The NCRB is an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It was established in 1986 to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals.

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Statement 1 is correct: Traffic deaths accounted for 42.6% of total accidental deaths. Statement 2 is incorrect: The cost is 3.14% of GDP, not less than 2%. Statement 3 is correct: National highways (2.1% of road length) accounted for 29.8% of accidents, the highest share among road categories.

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The article explicitly states that speeding is the biggest factor, accounting for 58% of total road deaths. 26.3% is for 'dangerous/careless driving', 42.6% is the share of traffic deaths in all accidental deaths, and 88% is the share of road accidents in total traffic deaths.

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The data shows a critical mismatch: national highways are only 2.1% of road length but cause 29.8% of accidents. This points to inherent flaws in high-speed road design (e.g., lack of pedestrian crossings, poor signage) and lax enforcement of speed limits, which are directly actionable policy areas.

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The article explicitly states that the Committee of Service Chiefs (COSC), which comprises the CDS and the three service chiefs, deliberated every option for Operation Sindoor. This is a key body for joint military planning in India.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions it was a joint tri-service effort. Statement 2 is incorrect; the operation was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, not Pulwama. Statement 3 is correct as highlighted in the 'Make in India edge' section of the article.

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Air Marshal Bharti is quoted in the article stating, "We struck and decimated their nine terrorist camps on May 7." The other numbers (11 and 13) correspond to airfields struck and aircraft destroyed, respectively.

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Lt Gen Ghai stated that the objectives were achieved through a 'calibrated shot and sharp shock that altered the enemy’s risk appetite and disrupted his command and control'. This highlights the psychological and strategic deterrence objective of the operation, as mentioned in the article.

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Article 26 of the Indian Constitution deals with the freedom to manage religious affairs. Specifically, clause (b) states that every religious denomination shall have the right to manage its own affairs in matters of religion. This is the core article being debated in the Supreme Court hearing.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions a nine-judge bench presided by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Statement 2 is incorrect because while the hearing arises from Sabarimala review petitions, the article states the bench is hearing broader constitutional questions, not solely the Sabarimala review. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions that questions of practices among Parsis and Dawoodi Bohras are tied to the case.

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The article clearly states that the bench is hearing questions arising from petitions seeking review of the SC's September 28, 2018 judgment on the Sabarimala temple. The other dates are distractors; May 07, 2026 is the publication date of this news article.

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The core dilemma, as expressed by Justices Nagarathna and Sundresh, is whether and how much the court should intervene in religious matters. They are questioning if adjudicating every religious dispute harms India's civilisational identity and are examining the interplay between Article 26(b) (denominational rights) and state power under Article 25(2). The other options are not the central theme of the article.

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The article explicitly mentions the 'Delhi National TB Elimination Programme' launching the 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2.0'. NTEP is the central programme for TB control and elimination in India.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article data. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states microbiological tests remain the confirmatory method, while handheld X-rays help identify suspected cases faster. Statement 3 is correct as the campaign targeted asymptomatic patients in slums, shelter homes, etc.

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The article states that of the total notified patients, 1,323 (around 11%) were paediatric cases. The other options are distractors.

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The article explains that handheld X-rays are helping health workers identify suspected cases much faster in the field, aiming to detect infection before symptoms become severe. It explicitly states microbiological tests remain the confirmatory method, so option A is wrong.

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The article explicitly states that U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor is 'also U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special envoy for South and Central Asia.' This is a static fact directly from the source.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article states the Quad FMM is on May 26. Statement 2 is incorrect; the BTA delay is attributed to 'uncertainty over the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Mr. Trump’s "liberation day tariffs"', not Indian patent objections. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions naval operations have been 'paused' for U.S.-Iran talks.

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The article clearly states: 'investments promised by Indian businesses... unlocked over $20.5 billion in investment. This is a record-breaking moment.' The other figures are plausible distractors but not mentioned.

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The article states, 'All eyes will be on whether the Quad meet agrees on a date for the Summit, which the government hopes to hold later this year, after trying unsuccessfully to host it for the past two years.' This is the key strategic deliverable mentioned.