14 May 2026, Questions & Answers

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Article 350A of the Constitution is a Directive Principle that specifically states, 'It shall be the endeavor of every State and of every local authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.' The Supreme Court relied on this article in its judgment.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly mentions the Court reading the right from Articles 21A (right to quality education) and 19(1)(a) (freedom of speech and expression). Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court criticized using the Eighth Schedule as a ceiling and clarified it does not limit state obligations. Statement 3 is correct as the final direction was to formulate a policy in line with NEP 2020.

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The article specifically states the bench comprised 'Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta'. This is a direct factual recall from the news content. The other options are names of other Supreme Court Justices but were not part of this particular bench.

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The article states the petitioners pointed out that Rajasthan included Gujarati, Punjabi, and Sindhi (also non-Eighth Schedule languages for Rajasthan) but excluded Rajasthani. The Court found this differential treatment arbitrary under Article 14 (Right to Equality), which prohibits discrimination without a rational basis. The state offered no adequate explanation for this inconsistency.

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The article states that the United States recognizes only Beijing but under domestic law is required to provide weapons to Taiwan so that it can defend itself. This domestic law is the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979.

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Statement 1 is correct as Xi explicitly warned that mishandling the Taiwan question could lead to conflict. Statement 2 is incorrect; Trump said he would speak to Xi about US arms sales to Taiwan, which would be a departure from the past practice of not consulting Beijing, not a statement of intent to consult. Statement 3 is correct as Xi questioned whether China and the US could transcend the Thucydides Trap.

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The article mentions the summit talks lasted more than two hours on Thursday, May 14, 2026. May 11 is mentioned as the date Trump made a statement about Taiwan, not the summit date.

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Xi Jinping specifically questioned if China and the US could transcend the 'Thucydides Trap', which is a political theory about the risks of war when a rising power rivals a ruling power. This directly addresses the core strategic risk in their relationship.

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The article explicitly states that the WPI data was 'released by the commerce and industry ministry'. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal body for compiling and releasing the Wholesale Price Index.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 'WPI-based inflation in fuel and power jumped to 24.71% in April'. Statement 2 is incorrect; food article inflation was 1.98% in April compared to 1.90% in March, indicating a slight increase, not a decrease. Statement 3 is correct: the article states 'However, prices of commercial LPG cylinders have been raised' while household rates were held stable.

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The article states: 'In crude petroleum, inflation was 88.06% in April compared to 51.5% in the previous month.' 51.5% is the March figure, 24.71% is the fuel & power basket inflation, and 10.92% is the LPG inflation within that basket.

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The article directly states: 'The sharp rise in WPI inflation reflects the impact of the West Asia crisis and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz through which the majority of the crude oil is imported to India.' This geopolitical event is identified as the primary driver, not food prices, manufacturing, or subsidies.

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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 operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

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Statement 1 is correct as the NIA filed a chargesheet against 10 accused, and the main perpetrator Dr Umer Un Nabi was deceased. Statement 2 is incorrect as the accused were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an Al-Qaeda offshoot, not Lashkar-e-Taiba. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the chargesheet invokes UAPA and BNS 2023.

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The article states that Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) was designated a terrorist organisation by the Ministry of Home Affairs in June 2018. This is a precise factual detail important for Prelims.

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As per the article, the accused launched 'Operation Heavenly Hind' with the objective to overthrow India's democratic government and impose Sharia rule. This highlights the ideological motivation behind the conspiracy, which is a key aspect for Mains answer writing on internal security challenges.

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The article explicitly states that the Chinese Embassy in the US underlined the four red lines in China-US relations via a social media post. This is the nodal body communicating China's position directly in the US.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article's opening paragraph. Statement 2 is incorrect; the 'Four Red Lines' are Taiwan, democracy/human rights, political systems, and China's development rights. Tibet and Hong Kong are not mentioned. Statement 3 is correct as stated in the article.

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The article clearly states: 'In December last year, the US had announced an $11billion arms deal with Taiwan...'. The other figures are plausible distractors given the scale of modern defense deals.

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The article explicitly mentions: 'The island also produces a good number of the world’s advanced semiconductors, which are needed to power everything from smartphones to AI systems and military hardware.' This economic and technological dimension adds a critical layer to its geopolitical importance.

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Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India. This is the foundational article for the ECI's existence and functions.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct as the 2023 Act changed the panel composition. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Attorney-General argued the opposite, stating the court did NOT declare a law under Article 141 in that judgment, it was a stop-gap arrangement.

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The article clearly states that the 2023 Act replaced the Chief Justice of India (from the earlier Supreme Court-mandated panel) with a Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister. Thus, the new panel comprises the PM, the LoP, and a Cabinet Minister.

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The article quotes Justice Datta stating, "it was not enough for the Election Commission to be independent, and that the poll body should also appear to be independent." This principle of 'appearing independent' is crucial for public confidence in electoral integrity.

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As per the article, the Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. This is a standard static GK fact linked to the polity syllabus.

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Statement 1 is correct as mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the last delimitation was completed in 1976 based on the 1971 census. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Supreme Court in the Kishorchandra Chhanganlal Rathod Case (2024) held that orders can be reviewed if they are clearly arbitrary, despite Article 329(a).

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The article explicitly states that the Bills introduced in April 2026 sought to expand Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 based on the 2011 census. This is a direct data point from the news.

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The article explains that southern states fear a population-based reallocation would disadvantage them, as their lower population growth (due to successful social policies) would lead to a reduced share of parliamentary seats compared to northern states with higher growth.

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The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

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Statement 1 is correct: The article states WPI inflation at 8.3% was the highest in 42 months. Statement 2 is incorrect: CPI inflation rose very slightly to 3.48% from 3.4% in March; it did not decrease. Statement 3 is correct: The article mentions that energy-related items contributed almost three-fourth of the increase in inflation from March.

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The article explicitly states that wholesale prices jumped 8.3% year-on-year in April. Option A (3.88%) is the WPI for March. Option B (5.0%) is the core inflation rate. Option D (24.71%) is the inflation rate for the 'fuel and power' category, not the overall WPI.

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The article quotes economists stating that the rise in wholesale inflation raises the risk of second-round effects "gradually spilling into retail inflation." While the government has absorbed costs to keep CPI low (Option A), the core concern is the future pass-through of high producer costs to consumers, not immediate RBI action (Option B) or consumer demand (Option D).

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The article explicitly mentions that the 'Jharkhand High Court' ordered fresh judicial inquiries. The Supreme Court rulings were cited, but the directive came from the Jharkhand High Court.

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Statement 1 is correct as the court used this phrase. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states 262 inquiries were conducted by Executive Magistrates illegally, not Judicial Magistrates. Statement 3 is correct as the court ordered fresh judicial inquiries in all cases since 2018 where executive inquiries were done.

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The article states that data submitted by the Jharkhand government showed '427 custodial deaths were reported in Jharkhand between 2018 and 2026'. 262 is the number of illegal inquiries, and 487 is the total number of inquiries.

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The court explicitly noted that Section 176(1-A) of CrPC (now under BNSS Section 196(2)) mandates judicial magistrate inquiries for custodial deaths, and the state conducted 262 inquiries via executive magistrates, violating this law.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the principal agency for meteorology and operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). While the new forecast system was developed for the Agriculture Ministry, IMD's administrative control lies with MoES.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article states this is the first block-level forecast. Statement 2 is incorrect; the system covers 3,196 blocks (roughly half of India's total). Statement 3 is correct as explicitly mentioned in the article. Hence, option C is correct.

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The article specifically states the new system covers 3,196 blocks, which is roughly half of India's total of approximately 7,200 blocks. The other options are distractors based on halves or the total number.

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The article states the system was developed at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. The core application is to provide granular monsoon onset data to farmers in the core zone, enabling better crop planning. While other benefits may occur, the primary objective is agricultural.

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The article explicitly states that LEADS was launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 2018.

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Statement 1 is incorrect because UP was an 'Achiever' from 2022-2024, making 2025 its first 'Exemplar' year, but not its first ranking. Statement 2 is incorrect as LEADS uses both objective and perception-based indicators. Statement 3 is correct as per the article.

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The article clearly states that Uttar Pradesh was consistently recognized as an 'Achiever' for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2024.

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The article directly mentions that initiatives like the City Logistics Masterplans are aimed at reducing transportation costs, improving last-mile connectivity, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. This is the core objective stated.

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OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company, known for developing generative AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E. The article directly mentions OpenAI's technology (ChatGPT) being used in the incidents.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions shootings in the US (2025) and Canada (2026). Statement 2 is incorrect; the accusation is failure to inform police about misuse, not directly providing weapons training. Statement 3 is correct as the article states regulators and advocates are flagging these risks.

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The article explicitly states: "Two mass shootings — one in the U.S. in 2025 and one in Canada in 2026 — have brought to light the use of OpenAI’s technology." The other options are incorrect distractors.

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The core issue is accountability. The investigation probes whether OpenAI failed in its duty to report harmful misuse of ChatGPT, testing the limits of legal liability for AI companies when their tools are weaponized, as described in the article.

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The article states that the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) released the National Generation Adequacy Plan (NGAP). CEA is the technical apex body under the Ministry of Power responsible for power system planning and development.

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect because the stress-test analysis explicitly requires additional storage capacity (29 GW of battery and 9 GW of pumped storage) to approximate the contribution of the planned coal capacity, highlighting the need for storage to manage intermittency.

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The article clearly states, "as India imports 25-30% of its coal, fuel price risk over a 20-25 year asset life cannot be ignored." This is a key data point highlighting an economic vulnerability of coal-dependent power planning.

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The article contrasts the two systems: coal plants face fuel price risk (as India imports 25-30% coal), while RE generation "reduces exposure to recurring fuel supply risks and shifts the cost structure toward upfront investment and system integration." The other options are not claimed or are incorrect oversimplifications.

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The article explicitly states that the U.S.-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued the monthly ENSO update on May 11. NOAA is the primary agency for monitoring ocean and atmospheric conditions.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article's definition. Statement 2 is correct as mentioned in the IMD's April forecast. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article states that ENSO neutral conditions are prevailing as of early May, not El Niño conditions.

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The article specifically states that the IMD forecasts 92 per cent of the seasonal average rainfall during June to September. The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

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The article directly links the evolving El Niño scenario to the IMD's forecast of 'below-average seasonal rainfall' at 92% of LPA. El Niño is historically associated with weakened monsoon circulation over India.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous body established by the Government of India to conduct entrance exams. It is set up under the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development).

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Statement 1 is correct as FAIMA's petition seeks to replace or restructure the NTA. Statement 2 is incorrect; the petition seeks a committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge, not specifically a retired Chief Justice of India. Statement 3 is correct as the petition directs compliance with the K Radhakrishnan Committee report.

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The article explicitly states that over 22.7 lakh students had registered for the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The other options are close distractors based on the number that appeared (22.05 lakh) or other estimates.

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The petition alleges that the NTA's excessive dependence on third parties for managing exam centres and transporting physical question papers destroyed the secrecy of the examination. While other options like biometric verification and 5G jammers were mentioned as deployed measures, the core structural flaw cited was the outdated reliance on physical movement and outsourcing.

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The article states India implements the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism through a three-tier framework: the NBA at the national level, State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) or UTBCs at the sub-national level, and Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at the local level.

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The article explicitly states 'The TFFF is not officially part of the UNFCCC'. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect: The EAC is constituted under the EIA Notification, 2006, not the Van Adhiniyam. The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) is the statutory body under the Van Adhiniyam.

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The article clearly states: 'The most recent population assessment exercise in Gujarat found 891 lions'. This represents a 32% increase since 2020. The other options are plausible distractors but do not match the specific data point provided.

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The article describes TFFF as a 'payment-for-performance' model that uses satellite remote sensing data to track forest cover and provide annual returns as rewards to up to 74 tropical forest countries for keeping their old-growth forests intact. It is designed to make conservation more valuable than deforestation.

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The article explicitly states the report was prepared by 'IT industry lobby group Nasscom and consulting firm Zinnov'. Nasscom is the apex body for the Indian IT and BPO industry.

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Statement 1 is correct: the report estimates 2,117 GCCs employing 2.36 million professionals. Statement 2 is correct: the sector expanded by 32% with over 500 new GCCs. Statement 3 is correct: the report notes only 5% have evolved into 'transformation hubs'. All facts are directly from the article.

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The article states: 'India's GCC ecosystem also employs more than 250,000 AI professionals'. The other options are close distractors based on common estimates.

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Analysts say India's next challenge is 'moving beyond being a large execution and engineering base to becoming a location where multinational firms place more global business heads, AI leadership teams and enterprise-wide decision-making authority'. This is the core strategic shift discussed.

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The article discusses the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting hosted by India. BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is an international grouping of which India is a founding member. G7, OECD, and NATO are groupings where India is not a member.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article which states expansion in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE. Statement 2 is correct as Indonesia joined in 2025. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states the bloc represents around 49.5% of the global population and around 40% of the global GDP, not 60% and 50%.

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The article explicitly states: "It has emerged as an influential grouping as it brings together 11 major emerging economies of the world, representing around 49.5% of the global population..." The other options are close but incorrect distractors.

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The article clearly states: "During the meeting, the PM reiterated India’s consistent stand in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the best way forward." This reflects India's long-standing foreign policy approach of peaceful resolution of disputes.

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The article explicitly states that the estimate was published in the WHO's flagship World Health Statistics report. The World Health Organization is the UN agency responsible for global public health.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the UHC index rose only marginally from 68 to 71 (not 58 to 78). Statement 3 is correct as the report notes that nearly one-third of countries had never reported cause-of-death data.

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The article states that 1.6 billion people were living in or pushed into poverty due to out-of-pocket health expenditure in 2022. The other figures are distractors: 1.2 billion gained access to sanitation and 1.4 billion to clean cooking solutions between 2015-2024.

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The article directly quotes the WHO stating that 'Data gaps severely limit the ability to monitor real-time health trends, compare outcomes across countries, and design effective public health responses.' The other options are not supported by the article's text.

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The article explicitly states that the project received approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on May 13, 2026. The CCEA is the nodal body for approving major economic projects.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the project is planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, not the National Infrastructure Pipeline. Statement 3 is correct as it mentions connectivity to the Dedicated Freight Corridor at Moraiyya near Sanand.

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The article clearly states the project will be developed at an estimated cost of around Rs 20,667 crore. The other figures are plausible distractors for similar infrastructure projects but are not mentioned here.

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The article quotes the Ministry of Railways stating the project is planned on PM-Gati Shakti with a focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning. While it will improve passenger travel, the strategic objective framed is broader multimodal integration.

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The article explicitly states that Xi Jinping raised concerns over Taiwan during the talks, warning that mishandling the issue could lead to conflict. This is the specific territorial flashpoint mentioned.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the leaders also met at the Temple of Heaven. Statement 3 is incorrect; Trump praised the reception as a 'magnificent welcome like no other'.

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The article specifically names Elon Musk (Tesla/SpaceX), Tim Cook (Apple), and Jensen Huang (NVIDIA) as being present. Warren Buffett is not mentioned in the provided content.

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The article concludes by stating that the relationship is 'widely regarded by Beijing as "the most important bilateral relationship in the world," with implications far beyond the two countries.' This is the direct characterization provided.

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The article explicitly states that 'the government and the Reserve Bank of India are learnt to be considering multiple measures to attract foreign investment inflows'. RBI is India's central bank and plays a key role in monetary policy and external sector management.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article definition. Statement 2 is incorrect; the current rate is 20%, while 5% was a concessional rate that ended in 2023. Statement 3 is correct as the article states India's rate is 'one of the highest in the world' and mentions Malaysia exempts government bonds.

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The article states: 'depletion of forex reserves by $38 billion in two months has forced the government...'. $22.5 billion is the FPI outflow in 2026, $26 billion was raised via the 2013 FCNR(B) window, and $153 billion was RBI's forex sales in 2023-24.

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The article clearly links the tax cut proposal to the need to 'attract foreign investment inflows', 'stabilise the capital account and prevent rupee fall' amid forex depletion and capital outflows. The other options are not the primary objectives mentioned.

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The article explicitly mentions that Russia's security concerns are 'amplified by NATO's unchecked eastward expansion'. NATO is the central military alliance referenced in the context of the conflict.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article says Putin, for the first time since the war began, indicated willingness to meet Zelenskyy. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article states Russia has captured 'over 20%' of Ukrainian territory, not less than 15%. Statement 3 is correct as the article concludes the war has 'weakened the continent economically and politically, leaving it more dependent on the U.S.'

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The article specifically states: 'His forces have captured over 20% of Ukrainian territory, but at a tremendous cost.' The other options are close distractors but not the exact figure mentioned.

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The editorial's core conclusion is: 'The four-plus years have shown that there is no military solution to this conflict. What is needed instead is a serious push by all sides toward a negotiated settlement.' It specifically calls for Europe to lead this push.

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As clearly stated in the article, the Kudankulam nuclear power plant is being built in Tamil Nadu with the technical assistance of Russia. This is a key fact of India's international nuclear cooperation.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article states construction began in March 2002. Statement 2 is incorrect because the first unit has a design capacity of 1,000 MW, not 500 MW. Statement 3 is correct as per the article which mentions the plant is expected to start operating at full capacity in 2027. Hence, option C is correct.

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The article explicitly states: 'Since February 2016, the first power unit of the Kudankulam NPP has been steadily operating at its design capacity of 1,000 MW.' This is a direct factual recall question.

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The core news is Lavrov's pledge, as quoted: 'I can guarantee that India's interests as they apply to Russian supplies will not suffer. We will do everything to ensure that this unfair and dishonest competition does not damage our agreements.' This directly addresses energy security, a central theme of the article.

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The article explicitly states that 'China and Russia have raised the ante by threatening to veto even the toned-down U.S.-backed draft UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on the Hormuz blockade.' The UNSC is the primary body for international peace and security where the P5, including China, hold veto power.

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Statement 1 is correct: The article clearly states the 1972 summit parallel and that it resulted in China getting 'a P5 status' (UNSC permanent seat). Statement 2 is incorrect because the blockade is on the 'Strait of Hormuz', not the 'Strait of Malacca'. This is a classic examiner trap swapping key geographical terms. Statement 3 is correct as per the article's data: 'China is Iran’s largest economic partner, buying over 80% of its oil exports, estimated at up to $45 billion in 2025.'

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The article provides the specific figure: 'The additional non-oil bilateral trade is estimated to be over $9 billion'. The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors. This tests precise data extraction from current affairs reading.

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The article's core thesis is that 'an early face-saving exit from the West Asian imbroglio is currently Mr. Trump’s top priority.' The U.S. is portrayed as needing Chinese mediation to 'cobble a modus vivendi with Iran' and extricate itself from a strategically and economically damaging conflict. The other options, while related to broader U.S.-China tensions, are not the summit's primary focus as described.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization established by the Government of India. It functions under the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development) to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect: The decision to cancel was taken by the NTA, and the government then tasked the CBI with the inquiry. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the K. Radhakrishnan committee was constituted for this purpose.

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The article explicitly states that the cancellation of NEET-UG is 'affecting over 22 lakh students'. The other options are close distractors but represent incorrect figures.

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The article clearly states the exam was cancelled 'amid allegations of paper leak' after investigations revealed a 'guess paper' matched exam questions. This constitutes a severe breach of confidentiality, which is the core reason for cancellation.

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The article explicitly states that the targets of 90% vaccination, 70% screening, and 90% treatment are the WHO's targets for preventing cervical cancer.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the Lancet study mentioned. Statement 2 is incorrect; the HPV vaccine was first introduced in India in 2008, but the national vaccination programme for adolescent girls was launched in February 2026. Statement 3 is correct, highlighting the stark interstate disparities in screening rates.

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The article states that India accounts for roughly 80,000 deaths from cervical cancer each year. The other options are close but incorrect figures.

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The article states that experts have proposed this integration specifically to expand the reach and accuracy of screening beyond urban centres, addressing the equity gap in healthcare access.

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The article states that the family approached the MACT seeking compensation, and the tribunal passed an award in October 2008. MACTs are specifically constituted under the Motor Vehicles Act to handle such claims.

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The court explicitly held that ITR cannot be the sole basis. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions a 50% addition for future prospects since the deceased was 32 and treated as having a permanent job. Statement 3 is correct as the court cited the Kirti case to hold that rights crystallize on the accident date.

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The article states that documents showed Kapoor's annual salary had increased to Rs 8.30 lakh shortly before his death. Rs 3 lakh was the income assessed by the tribunal, and Rs 5.86 lakh was the taxable income shown in the ITR.

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The court's core reasoning, as quoted in the article, is that "the object of the MV Act is to compensate for the loss of pecuniary benefits, which is different from the object of the Income-Tax Act." This distinction prevents taxable income from automatically determining compensation.

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As stated in the article, the meeting was chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The Ministry of External Affairs handles India's foreign relations and diplomatic engagements like BRICS.

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Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because India criticized unilateral coercive measures that are INCONSISTENT with international law. Statement 3 is incorrect as India supports a TWO-state solution, not a one-state solution.

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The article explicitly states, "To date, we have organized over 80 BRICS meetings, with active participation from all members." The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

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The article quotes Jaishankar saying, "Continuing tensions, risks to maritime traffic, and disruptions to energy infrastructure highlight the fragility of the situation." This directly links the conflict's significance to global economic stability via trade and energy routes.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the autonomous body established by the Government of India to conduct entrance examinations like NEET-UG, JEE Main, and others. The Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission) regulates medical education, UGC regulates university education, and CBSE previously conducted NEET but no longer does.

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Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions experts suggesting 'conducting the exam by online method using computers'. Statement 2 is correct as it directly quotes the demand to implement 'recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Committee'. Statement 3 is incorrect because the demand is to exempt 'State government-controlled' seats, not 'all private medical college seats'.

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The article's headline and content explicitly refer to the 'NEET-UG, 2026 paper leak'. The original title is 'NEET-UG, 2026 paper leak: Experts call for reforms...'. The other options are close distractors representing recent or future years.

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The article quotes expert Aditya Kelkar stating that 'decentralisation could reduce logistical challenges and allow States to manage exams more smoothly'. The other options are not mentioned as primary arguments for decentralization in the provided article content.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous body established by the Government of India to conduct entrance exams. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development).

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Radhakrishnan Committee was headed by former ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan, not a former Chief Justice. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states NTA's current CBT capacity is only about 1.5 lakh students in a day.

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The article explicitly states that the NTA announced a re-test after nearly 22 lakh (specified as 22.79 lakh) candidates wrote the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The other figures are related to JEE-Main candidates or qualified students from previous years.

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As per the article, the Radhakrishnan Committee's report highlighted the pen-and-paper testing (PPT) model as 'a major security risk.' The recommendation for CBT was aimed at removing the vulnerable 'printing-and-transit' leg of the process, which is a key point of leakage.