9 June 2026, Questions & Answers

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The article explicitly states the Zojila Tunnel is a "strategic gamechanger for Ladakh" and connects Jammu & Kashmir with Ladakh to provide it year-round access.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct: the article states the Shinku La tunnel "connects Ladakh’s Zanskar Valley with Himachal." Statement 3 is correct as the Zojila Tunnel connects J&K with Ladakh. Hence, all three are correct.

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The article provides the specific figure of "13.153-km" for the Zojila Tunnel. Option C (13.14 km) is a close distractor also mentioned, but the precise figure for the 'world’s longest single-tube bi-directional' title is 13.153 km.

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The article directly links the tunnel's need to the 1999 Kargil War, where "the Pakistan Army could target the Drass highway in Kargil at will," making it difficult to ferry men and material. The tunnel provides an alternative, protected route.

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The 'Big Three' credit rating agencies are Fitch Ratings, Moody's Investors Service, and Standard & Poor's (S&P). Bloomberg is primarily a financial data and media company, not a sovereign credit rating agency in this context.

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Fitch revised the forecast *downwards* to 6.4%, not upwards to 6.7%. Statement 2 is correct: The article explicitly mentions the closure of the Strait of Hormuz lasting 14 weeks as a cause of the oil price shock. Statement 3 is incorrect: Fitch expects RBI to *increase* the repo rate to 5.5%, not decrease it.

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The article states: 'Fitch has revised its 2026 average price assumption for Brent crude oil to $87 per barrel (bbl), up from the $70/bbl estimated in March.' $70 was the old estimate, making option A a direct trap.

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The article clearly attributes the revision to the U.S.-Iran war, which is causing an oil price shock, eroding real incomes, and dampening consumer spending. It notes capital expenditure remains resilient, and while rupee depreciation is mentioned, it is not the primary reason cited for the growth cut.

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The article mentions Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's involvement. He is the Minister for Road Transport and Highways. Major national highway and tunnel projects are executed under the administrative control of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The article states it will be 'Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel', not necessarily the longest road tunnel overall. Statement 2 is correct as the elevation is 11,578 feet. Statement 3 is correct as travel time will be reduced to 'slightly upwards of 20 minutes'.

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The article explicitly states: 'The tunnel is being built at a cost of more than Rs 6,500 crore.' The figure ₹6,800 crore appears earlier but is likely a typographical error or an older estimate, as the later, more precise figure is ₹6,500 crore. ₹25,000 crore is the cost for 19 tunnels in the region.

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While the tunnel has multiple benefits, the article highlights its strategic military importance. It states the tunnel will benefit 'the military, by expediting movement of troops and supplies in this vitally important strategic region.' This is the primary strategic objective, especially given Ladakh's border situation.

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The article explicitly discusses the debate on revising Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, which is the pacifist clause that renounces war and prohibits maintaining military forces. This is the core legal provision underpinning Japan's post-war defence identity.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 'Japan announced a record $58-billion defence budget... capping 12 straight years of increasing outlays.' Statement 2 is incorrect. The Yoshida Doctrine focused on economic recovery and entrusted security to the US, minimizing military armaments. Statement 3 is correct: the article states Japan overturned its ban on lethal arms exports in April, allowing exports of products like fighter aircraft and ships.

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The article states Japan is in a five-year programme 'to double its annual arms spending to 2% of GDP — topping an unofficial 1% cap.' The other options are plausible distractors, but 2% is the explicit target mentioned.

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The article identifies 'Beijing’s massive maritime build-up and increasingly assertive posture around Taiwan' as key threats driving Japan's policy shift, as they endanger Japan's vital sea lanes. While wavering US commitments and North Korean tests are also mentioned, China's actions are presented as a central, direct concern.

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The article explicitly states the court invoked Article 21A, which guarantees the Right to Education, along with the RTE Act, 2009, to mandate free and compulsory education for these children.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the investigation deadline is two months, not three. Statement 3 is incorrect; education is mandated up to Class XII, not just up to age 14.

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The article clearly states: "The compensation, whether interim or final, awarded to the victim, shall be paid to her by the concerned authority within 30 days from the date of passing of the order."

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The article states nodal officers are appointed "to ensure that free and compulsory education is imparted to the children born out of rape incidents till Class XII" and to monitor compliance, escalating issues to the Education Secretary.

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As per the article, the tunnel is being constructed by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), which is an agency under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

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Statement 1 is correct as the article states the tunnel connects Sonamarg and Minamarg for all-weather access. Statement 2 is incorrect because the tunnel length is 14 km (the 33 km refers to the larger project) and the completion is scheduled for February 2028, not September 2026. Statement 3 is correct as it is on NH-01 and will cut travel time from 1.5 hours to 45 minutes.

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The article explicitly states: 'The total cost of both projects are around Rs. 7000 crore.' The other figures correspond to other tunnels mentioned: ₹1,400 crore for Digdol-Khooni Nala, ₹3,300 crore for Singhpora-Vailoo, and ₹20,000 crore is the cost for 54 tunnels built in the last 11 years.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is quoted saying the project 'will prove to be a lifeline for Ladakh.' The core objective is to end the six-month winter closure, ensuring consistent connectivity for defense, trade, and civilian movement, which is its primary strategic and socio-economic importance.

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The article mentions Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari oversaw the final breakthrough. This ministry is responsible for national highway projects, including strategic ones like the Zojila Tunnel.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article (longest road tunnel, seismic Zone IV). Statement 2 is incorrect; the tunnel connects Baltal (Ganderbal) to Minimarg (Drass) on the Srinagar-Leh highway, not directly Sonamarg to Leh. Statement 3 is correct as Megha Engineering is using NATM.

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The article explicitly states that the project will significantly cut travel time between Ganderbal and Kargil from about three hours to around 20 minutes. The other options are plausible-sounding distractors.

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While the tunnel has civilian benefits, its primary strategic significance, as highlighted in the article, is to ensure year-round connectivity for military mobility and logistical support to Ladakh, a region of critical importance due to its borders with Pakistan and China. This addresses a key vulnerability exposed in past conflicts.

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The article mentions Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announcing the allocation, and the draft rules were released by the Ministry of Rural Development. This ministry oversees major rural development and employment guarantee schemes.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article states VB-G RAM G is the new rural job guarantee scheme replacing MGNREGS. Statement 2 is incorrect because VB-G RAM G has a 60:40 Centre-State fund sharing ratio, unlike MGNREGS which had 100% central wage funding. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions the allocation is based on states' last year's MGNREGS expenditure.

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The article clearly states that the Centre announced an interim allocation out of the Central outlay of Rs 95,692.31 crore for the financial year 2026-27 under the VB-G RAM G scheme. The other figures are close distractors not mentioned.

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The article highlights that unlike MGNREGS where the Centre paid 100% of the wage bill, VB-G RAM G is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a fund sharing ratio of 60:40 between Centre and states. This is a fundamental structural change in fiscal responsibility for the employment guarantee.

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The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, serves as the nodal agency for conducting the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is a premier demographic research institute.

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Statement 1 is correct: NFHS-6 shows female sterilisation at 36.5%, down from 37.9% in NFHS-5. Statement 2 is incorrect: The article notes a 'slight decline in modern reversible methods' and a sharp rise in traditional methods, not an increase. Statement 3 is correct: The article explicitly states 'early marriage is not merely a social problem, it is a reproductive health emergency'.

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The article states: 'Nationally, 20.1% of women aged 20–24 was married before the age of 18, with the rural figure reaching 23.3%.' 20.1% is the national average, 15.9% is the figure for men married before 21, and 7.9% is the teenage pregnancy rate in rural areas.

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The article's core argument is that contraception must move 'from compliance to choice'. It critiques the historical focus on population control (exemplified by sterilisation camps) and advocates for policies that address structural causes like child marriage and lack of education to empower women's reproductive decisions.

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The 'One China principle' is Beijing's position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The article explicitly states this principle is related to 'both sides of the Taiwan Strait'.

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Statement 1 is correct as per KCNA. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article notes the 'notable absence' of any mention of the nuclear program. Statement 3 is correct as Xi mentioned the 65th anniversary of the friendship treaty.

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The article's headline and opening sentence state it was Xi Jinping's first visit to North Korea in seven years.

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Analysts noted that Chinese media (Xinhua) detailed practical proposals, while North Korean media (KCNA) framed the summit as between equal partners, removing elements that could imply dependence.

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The article mentions Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari flagging off the breakthrough. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is the nodal ministry for national highway projects, including strategic tunnels like Zojila.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article states the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) is being used, not exclusively the Drill and Blast method. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Zojila Pass is closed for nearly six months, not three months.

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The article explicitly states that the breakthrough was in the construction of the 13.153-km tunnel. The 30.894 km figure is for the entire Zojila project including roads and bridges. The other options are distractors based on altitude (11,578 feet) and project cost (₹6,808.69 crore).

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The core objective of the tunnel is to provide an all-weather alternative to the Zojila Pass, ensuring year-round connectivity. While it will boost tourism and has strategic value, the article's central theme is solving the seasonal closure problem that isolates Ladakh for half the year.

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As per the article, TET was introduced by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) through its guidelines issued in 2011. The NCTE is the statutory body responsible for teacher education standards in India.

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The Supreme Court extended the deadline only until August 2028, not indefinitely. Statement 2 is correct as the article states TET is mandatory under the RTE Act. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the 'What is TET?' section of the article.

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The article states that only 38,786 out of 1,75,155 teachers are TET-qualified, which accounts for 22.14% of the teaching workforce. Option D (78%) is the percentage that LACKS the qualification, a common distractor.

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The article quotes experts cautioning that 'awareness campaigns alone may not be sufficient' and that the government should provide 'required study material, expert guidance and time to prepare'. This highlights the practical challenge of implementing the mandate amidst existing shortages.

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The article states that the Guidelines were notified by the CCPA in 2023. The CCPA is the statutory body under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, responsible for curbing unfair trade practices, which includes regulating dark patterns.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the monthly loss per user is Rs 78-87, not Rs 100-120. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions Rs 55,000 crore in platform GMV is at risk. Hence, option C is correct.

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The article explicitly states that Nykaa was ranked as the worst-performing platform across sectors with a B-Index score of 99 points. BigBasket scored 98.5 in quick commerce, and ClearTrip scored 85.2 in online travel.

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The article quotes the report founder stating that dark patterns are 'a broader macroeconomic challenge for the long-term sustainability of India's digital commerce ecosystem.' This is due to the combined impact of direct financial loss and changing consumer behaviour (reduced spending, platform switching), which risks platform revenue.

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The article explicitly states that NTPC Limited is implementing the project through a competitive bid process. NTPC is a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the MoD statement calling it 'first-of-its-kind'. Statement 2 is incorrect; the project uses 850 acres in Sitapur, while 46,000 acres is the total estimated unutilized defence land across India for potential green projects. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions it will reduce conventional power procurement costs.

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The article clearly states the project capacity is 250 MW. The other options are close distractors. Remembering the exact capacity is crucial for factual questions in prelims.

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The article directly states that besides clean energy goals, the project aims to strengthen long-term energy security for defence forces and reduce expenditure on conventional grid power. While carbon credits and broader sustainability are mentioned, the core strategic objective is energy security for defence establishments.

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As per the article, the cabinet cleared a proposal to transfer the yoga subject from the Social Welfare Department to the Medical Education Department. This is a specific administrative decision mentioned in the news.

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Statement 1 is incorrect because the article approves the IPO of Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company (CSPTCL), not the Distribution Company (CSPDCL). Statement 2 is incorrect as the assistance is ₹15,000 per acre, not ₹10,000. Statement 3 is correct as explicitly mentioned in the article regarding amendments to the Chhattisgarh Minerals (Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2009.

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The article clearly states that farmers cultivating alternative crops or shifting from paddy will receive input assistance of ₹15,000 per acre under the new framework of the Krishak Unnati Yojana for Kharif 2026.

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The article explicitly states that the decision aims to promote crop diversification, increase farmers' income, and reduce excessive dependence on paddy cultivation. It is also expected to support water conservation and agricultural sustainability.

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Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections in the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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Statement 1 is correct as per Article 327. Statement 2 is incorrect; Section 21(3) allows a 'special revision' for a constituency or part of it, not an 'intensive revision' for a whole state. Statement 3 is incorrect; Rule 25 implies that revision just before a general election can only be summary, not intensive.

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The article explicitly states: "The judgment of the Supreme Court of India, delivered on May 27, 2026, on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls..." The other dates are related to the article's publication or the SIR exercise itself.

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The article's core argument is that the SIR, as upheld by the Court, led to the deletion of millions of voters and involved the ECI in determining citizenship documents. This process raises concerns about the effective realization of the right to vote guaranteed under Articles 325 (non-discrimination) and 326 (adult suffrage).

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The Export Inspection Council (EIC) is an autonomous body under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It is responsible for the certification of quality and safety of various export commodities.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is also correct as mentioned. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states that only 15.33% of India's exports entered Oman at zero duty under the MFN regime before the CEPA, not over 50%.

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The article explicitly states that bilateral trade grew from $8.94 billion in FY 2023-24 to $11.18 billion in FY 2025-26.

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The article emphasizes that Oman's strategic location at the crossroads of the Gulf, Indian Ocean, and East Africa, with ports like Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah, allows it to serve as a gateway for Indian businesses to access broader regional markets.

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The article explicitly states that the list is updated and published by the Pentagon, which is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the list includes not only directly controlled companies but also those contributing to China's defence industrial base, like Alibaba. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the list has grown to 188 entities.

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The article clearly states: "This year's list has grown to 188 Chinese entities, up from last year's roughly 130." The other numbers are distractors based on previous year's count or close approximations.

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The article states the list reflects "growing wariness of Beijing's strategy of tapping the strength of non-state businesses for military purposes," known as military-civil fusion. The other options are either too narrow or not the primary concern mentioned.

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The article explicitly states that the RBI told the court that its permission was 'absolutely necessary' for transferring the funds from India to Italy. The RBI regulates foreign exchange under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

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Statement 1 is correct as the RBI filed a writ appeal before Chief Justice Dharmadhikari and Justice Murugan. Statement 2 is incorrect because the single judge ordered the money to be transferred to the Italian ashram's account, not to Licata's personal account. Statement 3 is incorrect as the judge borrowed the definition from the General Clauses Act, not the Indian Evidence Act.

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The article clearly states that the division bench 'granted four weeks’ time for Switzerland based Marco Licata... to file his counter affidavit.' The eight-week deadline was for the fund transfer in the single judge's original order, which is a distractor.

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The article states that since the Banking Regulation Act does not define the term 'person', the judge agreed that 'the meaning of the term should be borrowed from the General Clauses Act'. This is a standard function of the General Clauses Act, 1897.

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The Public Investment Board (PIB) is a Finance Ministry body, as stated in the article. It appraises investment proposals and found the port lacked strategic objectives in August 2024.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the PPPAC refused ₹12,230 crore in Viability Gap Funding, not approved it. Statement 3 is correct regarding the location and ecological threats mentioned in the article.

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The article explicitly states that the PPPAC refused ₹12,230 crore in Viability Gap Funding. ₹91,000 crore is the total project cost, making it a close distractor.

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The article highlights that the project would clear vast tracts of primary forest and disturb the nesting beaches of the leatherback turtle and habitat of the endemic Nicobar megapode, causing irreversible loss.

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The Labour Department of a state government is the nodal agency for implementing labor laws, including the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. It issues notifications and is responsible for enforcement.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the notification was issued as per the directions of the Supreme Court, not the Karnataka High Court. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions the exclusion of these four sectors.

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The article clearly states: "As per the notification, the minimum wage for unskilled workers will be ₹23,376 per month in Bengaluru, and ₹19,318 per month in the small towns and rural areas." The other options are distractors.

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The article details this as a major 'lacunae' or gap. It states that leaving out these four sectors means workers there would earn around half the wages of comparable workers in the 81 covered sectors, perpetuating poverty, especially for women.

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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the parent body of NIN, is funded and comes under the Department of Health Research within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This is a key static GK fact about India's premier medical research body.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the study highlighted deficiencies in Vitamin D and B-complex vitamins (B2, B6, B12), not Vitamin C and Iron. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions MoCA was used for cognitive assessment. Hence, option C is correct.

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The article explicitly states that the study examined 570 adults aged 40 to 80 years from rural and urban areas of Telangana. This is a direct factual recall question from the news.

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The study's core finding positions nutrition as a key modifiable factor. Both the lead investigator and the ICMR-NIN director emphasized the need to address micronutrient adequacy through public health interventions for prevention, given the limited disease-modifying therapies available.

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As per the article, the NFHS is commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which designates the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) to conduct the survey. IIPS is a deemed university in Mumbai focused on demographic research.

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Statement 1 is incorrect: NFHS-6 has 101 indicators in its preliminary fact sheet, which is fewer than the 131 in NFHS-5. Statement 2 is correct: The article states that biological HIV testing, which was dropped in NFHS-5, has been brought back in NFHS-6. Statement 3 is correct: NFHS-6 reported spousal violence at 22.3%, down from 29.3% in NFHS-5.

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The article explicitly states that NFHS-6 'recorded data from nearly 6.8 lakh households across every State and Union Territory except Manipur.' The other options are distractors not mentioned in the text.

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The article explains that anaemia was dropped due to methodological debates. Nutrition researchers contended that NFHS's method of measuring haemoglobin from a finger-prick blood sample overstated anaemia compared to venous blood draws used in other surveys. Hence, tracking will shift to a separate survey believed to be more accurate.

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The article explicitly states that officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) provided details about the project. NHIDCL is a specialized agency for developing highways and strategic roads in challenging terrains.

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The article mentions the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) was used, not TBM. Statement 2 is correct as officials stated travel time would reduce from 1-1.5 hours to 15 minutes. Statement 3 is correct as the tunnel is on the geostrategically important Srinagar-Leh National Highway.

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The article provides the exact dimensions: the tunnel is '13.153 km long'. The 9.5m is the width, 18 km is the length of the approach road, and 31 km is the total project length including approaches and bridges.

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The article repeatedly emphasizes that the project brings the 'decades-old dream of all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh closer to reality' and will provide 'year-round, weather-proof connectivity to Ladakh'. This is its core strategic and developmental objective.

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The National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body mandated to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). It is an attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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Statement 1 is correct as AB PM-JAY provides ₹5 lakh cover per family per year. Statement 2 is incorrect; it is a centrally sponsored scheme with funding shared between Centre and States. Statement 3 is incorrect; West Bengal was the 36th and last state/UT to join, not the first.

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The Chief Minister of West Bengal stated that approximately 1.24 crore eligible families in the state will be able to avail health coverage under AB PM-JAY. The other figures are distractors not mentioned in the article.

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The Union Health Minister specifically stated that the portability feature would be particularly beneficial for migrant workers from West Bengal, allowing them to access cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals anywhere in the country, ensuring continuity of healthcare.

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The article explicitly states the study was published in the journal Nature. This is a high-impact peer-reviewed scientific journal.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; a score of 2.271 is above the classical limit of 2, proving quantum behavior. Statement 3 is correct, as device-independent certification is described as a gold standard in security.

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The article specifies that the entangled particles were placed 30 meters apart. This distance ensured they could not communicate their states at the speed of light, a key requirement for a valid Bell test.

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The researchers proposed a 'public randomness beacon' service. The article mentions the U.S. NIST already runs a similar service, and such beacons are used for lotteries, jury assignment, and encryption.

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The article states that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications regularly holds auctions to sell airwaves to private players. TRAI is the regulatory body that recommends policies and tariffs but does not conduct auctions.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the levy was retrospective from July 2008 onwards, not January 2010. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the Bombay HC disagreed with the 2016 Madras HC judgment in the Aircel case.

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The article states that in 2023, Airtel disclosed OTSC dues of ₹15,178 crore, of which ₹8,500 crore was paid and the remaining ₹6,600 crore was classified as a contingent liability. The other options are total dues or Vodafone Idea's dues.

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The article explicitly states the court held that the government could not retrospectively alter the financial terms of telecom licenses and impose fresh liabilities years after spectrum had already been allocated. This reinforces the principle of regulatory predictability and sanctity of contract.

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The article explicitly states that a bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising Justices Siddharth and Vinai Kumar Dwivedi, heard the plea and made the observations about the 'shocking state of affairs'.

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The plea was regarding illegal detention in Prayagraj, not Ghaziabad. Statement 2 is correct as the court directed a compensation of Rs 2 lakh. Statement 3 is correct as the detentions were under BNSS sections 126, 135, and 170.

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The article specifies that in the Ghaziabad Commissionerate alone, 2,522 persons were detained under the relevant BNSS sections between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. Option B (2,325) is the figure for Prayagraj from 2024-2026, and D (4,800) is the approximate combined total.

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The court specifically noted that the order was a printed proforma fixing the next date after eight days, instead of the next day, thereby illegally depriving the petitioner of an opportunity to furnish a personal bond. This was the core procedural illegality highlighted.