[1]. With reference to the Variable Rate Repo (VRR), recently in the news as the RBI infused liquidity into the banking system, consider the following statements:

1. Variable Rate Repo is a monetary policy tool used by the RBI to inject short-term liquidity into the banking system.
2. In VRR, the interest rate is fixed in advance by the RBI and does not change.
3. The interest rate in VRR is determined through an auction process.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 1 and 3 only

[C]. 2 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[2]. Recently, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of ethyl chloroformate to protect the domestic chemical industry. The DGTR functions under which of the following ministries?

[A]. Ministry of Finance

[B]. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

[C]. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

[D]. Ministry of Heavy Industries

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[3]. Recently, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into effect after the announcement of Assembly elections. The MCC is primarily based on the powers derived from which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?

[A]. Article 19

[B]. Article 21

[C]. Article 324

[D]. Article 356

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[4]. Recently, an evaluation study highlighted issues related to out-of-pocket expenditure under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). PMJAY provides an annual health insurance cover of up to how much per family?

[A]. ₹2 lakh

[B]. ₹3 lakh

[C]. ₹5 lakh

[D]. ₹10 lakh

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[5]. Recently, the 99th anniversary of the Mahad Satyagraha was observed, marking a key movement led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for social equality. The Mahad Satyagraha was primarily aimed at securing access to which of the following?

[A]. Public water sources for Dalits

[B]. Temple entry for all castes

[C]. Voting rights for marginalized communities

[D]. Access to education institutions

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