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[1]. The Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutional validity of execution by hanging, rejecting a challenge that termed it cruel and violative of the right to dignity. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty?

[A]. Article 14
[B]. Article 19
[C]. Article 21
[D]. Article 32

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[2]. The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting, held recently in New Delhi under India’s chairship, criticised the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What is the primary objective of CBAM?

[A]. To provide subsidies for green industries in developing countries
[B]. To impose a carbon price on carbon-intensive imports entering the EU
[C]. To eliminate all carbon taxes imposed by EU member states
[D]. To regulate carbon emissions from international shipping

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[3]. The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting recently concluded in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils:

  1. Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
  2. They were created to promote cooperation and coordination among States and Union Territories.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only
[B]. 2 only
[C]. Both 1 and 2
[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[4]. Recently, APEDA facilitated first-ever export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by sea route from Bihar to Australia. In this context, consider the following statements about the growing conditions of Makhana:

  1. Makhana grows well in shallow, stagnant freshwater wetlands, ponds and oxbow lakes.
  2. Makhana requires a cold and dry climate with deep, fast-flowing water.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only
[B]. 2 only
[C]. Both 1 and 2
[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[5]. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs recently amended the citizenship-processing framework under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. Which authority will now process applications under Section 6B in specified areas?

[A]. District Collectors
[B]. State Governors
[C]. Election Commissioners
[D]. District Magistrates’ Committees

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