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Q109.How many of the following statements are correct regarding the incident involving a tree falling on a school bus in Mumbai?
1. The incident occurred in the morning.
2. The injured children were rushed to a nearby hospital.
3. Rescue teams are working to free one child who remains trapped inside the vehicle.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the incident occurred in the morning, the injured children were rushed to a nearby hospital, and rescue teams are working to free the trapped child.

Q110.How many of the following statements are correct regarding the powerful twin earthquakes in Venezuela?
1. The earthquakes occurred on Wednesday evening.
2. At least 164 people were killed in the earthquakes.
3. The earthquakes have caused widespread destruction and trapped many beneath collapsed buildings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the earthquakes indeed occurred on Wednesday evening, at least 164 people were killed, and the earthquakes have caused widespread destruction and trapped many beneath collapsed buildings.

Q111.Consider the following statements:
1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named LeT founder Hafiz Saeed as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack.
2. LeT and TRF have been charged as legal entities for their role in planning, facilitating, and executing the attack.
3. The NIA has collected evidence to prove Pakistan's conspiracy in the attack.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the NIA has indeed named Hafiz Saeed as an accused, LeT and TRF have been charged as legal entities, and the NIA has collected evidence to prove Pakistan's conspiracy in the attack.

Q112.How many of the following statements are correct regarding the government's plans for the monsoon session?
1. The government aims to reintroduce its ambitious women's reservation bill.
2. The government hopes to push key bills in Parliament.
3. The Speaker's decision on defecting MPs could bolster the ruling alliance's numbers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the government indeed aims to reintroduce the women's reservation bill, hopes to push key bills in Parliament, and the Speaker's decision on defecting MPs could bolster the ruling alliance's numbers.

Q113.Consider the following statements:
1. The RSS general secretary has expressed deep pain and anger over the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations.
2. The alleged embezzlement has 'deeply hurt' the faith of Ram devotees.
3. The SIT is to re-audit the trust's accounts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the RSS general secretary has indeed expressed deep pain and anger, the alleged embezzlement has indeed hurt the faith of Ram devotees, and the SIT is to re-audit the trust's accounts.

Q114.How many of the following statements are correct regarding the Centre's directive to Meta?
1. The Centre has issued a notice to Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp's proposed username feature.
2. The Centre has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp's proposed username feature in India.
3. The Centre has clarified that a passport is a travel document and not proof of citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the Centre has indeed issued a notice to Meta and asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp's proposed username feature in India.

Q115.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The US President is likely to visit India in early 2027.
2. The US Secretary of State is working on the arrangements for the visit.
3. The visit is likely to take place in the first half of 2027.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; the US President is likely to visit India in early 2027, and the US Secretary of State is working on the arrangements for the visit.

Q116.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The monsoon has hit Mumbai from the last week of June.
2. The casualties in Mumbai have become evident with Shaikh’s death being the third incident.
3. The BMC has suspended four officials.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the monsoon has hit Mumbai from the last week of June, the casualties in Mumbai have become evident with Shaikh’s death being the third incident, and the BMC has suspended four officials.

Q117.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Prime Minister stressed the need for continued efforts to secure lasting peace and stability in the region.
2. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.
3. The Prime Minister is likely to visit Iran soon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; the Prime Minister stressed the need for continued efforts to secure lasting peace and stability in the region, and emphasized the need for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.

Q118.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The skydiving aircraft suffered a malfunction and plunged almost vertically.
2. The plane narrowly avoided a nearby residential area.
3. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the skydiving aircraft suffered a malfunction and plunged almost vertically, the plane narrowly avoided a nearby residential area, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Q119.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The helicopter operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura.
2. The accident occurred at 10:00 AM local time.
3. The Ministry of Energy confirmed that the accident occurred at 10:00 AM local time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the helicopter operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, the accident occurred at 10:00 AM local time, and the Ministry of Energy confirmed that the accident occurred at 10:00 AM local time.

Q120.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Prime Minister is on a three-day state visit to Seychelles.
2. The President of Seychelles received a ceremonial welcome from the Prime Minister.
3. The Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with the President of Seychelles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the Prime Minister is on a three-day state visit to Seychelles, the President of Seychelles received a ceremonial welcome from the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with the President of Seychelles.
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