[1]. India is marking 10 years of Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT), with debates over the effectiveness of monetary policy in controlling inflation. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. India’s inflation target is set at 4%, with a tolerance band of ±2%.
2. The Phillips Curve describes a relationship between inflation and unemployment.
3. A flat Phillips Curve implies a strong trade-off between inflation and unemployment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[2]. The CCPA has recently intensified action against misleading “100%” claims by food companies. Which of the following best describes the CCPA?

[A]. India’s apex body regulating consumer rights and unfair trade practices

[B]. India’s central bank regulating monetary policy

[C]. India’s apex body regulating food safety standards

[D]. India’s statutory body regulating competition in markets

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[3]. The United Nations General Assembly recently endorsed the Equal Earth projection through the “Correct the Map” resolution. Which of the following best describes the Equal Earth projection?

[A]. A map projection designed exclusively for maritime navigation

[B]. A navigation-focused conformal projection

[C]. A cylindrical projection that exaggerates polar areas

[D]. An equal-area world map projection

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[4]. The Doda district administration recently imposed a two-month ban on VPN use under Section 163 of BNSS. What is the primary function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

[A]. Storing all internet data permanently on a central server

[B]. Increasing the physical speed of internet connections

[C]. Encrypting internet traffic and masking the user’s IP address

[D]. Replacing the need for an internet service provider

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[5]. Where are the Shekhawati Havelis, recently included in UNESCO’s Tentative List, primarily located?

[A]. Rajasthan

[B]. Gujarat

[C]. Madhya Pradesh

[D]. Haryana

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