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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)

Which of the following commissions recommended to repeal Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) law as it was "a symbol of oppression"?

	A	Justice Jeevan Reddy Commission

	B	Santosh Hegde Commission on Manipur Encounter Deaths

	C	Second Administrative Reforms Commission

	D	None of the Above

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Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS)

Which organization developed the Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS), a residential energy conservation building code?

	A	Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

	B	Niti Aayog

	C	Ministry of Earth Sciences

	D	Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)

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Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project

Consider the following statements with respect to the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project:

The Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project is under development in accordance with the Mahakali Treaty between India and Nepal.
The primary objective of the project is to delineate the boundary between the two nations.

Which of the statement(s) 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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Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme

Which ministry introduced the recently highlighted Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance (RPTUAS) Scheme?

	A	Ministry of Health

	B	Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

	C	Ministry of Earth Sciences

	D	Ministry of Telecommunication

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22nd Law Commission

Consider the following statements:

The 22nd Law Commission, led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, recommended the introduction of new legislation to protect trade secrets.
The recommended exceptions proposed by the Law Commission concerning the protection of trade secrets include whistle-blower protection, compulsory licensing, government use, and public interest.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

	A	1 and 2

	B	Only 1

	C	Only 2

	D	None of the above

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Wheat Blast Disease

Which of the following causes Wheat Blast, a disease, in wheat crops?

	A	Bacteria

	B	Fungus

	C	Parasites

	D	Virus

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Quality Council Of India

Quality Council of India

The appointment of the Quality Council of India (QCI) chairman is made by the PM based on the industry recommendations to the government.
QCI conducts audits and imposes penalties on businesses found in violation of quality standards.

Which of the statement(s) 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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Female Genital Mutilation

What is the theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024?

	A	Say No to Injustice

	B	Voice Your Concerns

	C	Her Voice, Her Future

	D	We are Together

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Gram Panchayat

Consider the following statements:

Only 1% of the revenue collected by Panchayats comes from taxes, while the majority originates from Central and State grants.
At the block level, the elected body is known as the Gram Panchayat.

Which of the statement(s) 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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Satellite INSAT-3DS

What objectives do the satellite INSAT-3DS, recently launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) intends to achieve?

	A	To provide continuity of services to existing operational INSAT-3D (launched in 2013) and INSAT-3DR (September 2016).

	B	To enhance the monitoring of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, oceans, and environment.

	C	To elevate capabilities in data collection and dissemination and satellite-aided search and rescue services.

	D	All the above

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Phylloneura Rupestris

Consider the following statements:

A new species of damselfly was discovered in Kerala’s Ponmudi hills.
The discovery is significant because the genus Phylloneura was considered monotypic, with a single described species.
The new species, Cliffside Bambootail (Phylloneura rupestris), lays eggs in the moss beds in seasonal rills that flow over rock cliffs.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

	A	1 and 2

	B	2 and 3

	C	1 and 3

	D	All of the above

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