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Q13.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The MEA clarified that a passport is not a determinant of citizenship.
2. Passport issuance follows the Passports Act, 1967.
3. The MEA stated that a passport is just a document to regulate departure of citizens from India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the MEA clarified that a passport is not a determinant of citizenship, passport issuance follows the Passports Act, 1967, and the MEA stated that a passport is just a document to regulate departure of citizens from India.

Q14.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. Direct tax collection jumped 16% to ₹6.5 lakh crore.
2. Net corporate tax collections surged over 22% to approximately ₹2.40 lakh crore.
3. Net personal income tax (non-corporate) collections grew by around 12% to ₹3.85 lakh crore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; direct tax collection jumped 16% to ₹6.5 lakh crore, net corporate tax collections surged over 22% to approximately ₹2.40 lakh crore, and net personal income tax (non-corporate) collections grew by around 12% to ₹3.85 lakh crore.

Q15.How many of the above statements are correct?

None of the statements are correct; the MEA did not make any statements about the seafarer's killing in Hormuz, strongly protesting with Iran.

Q16.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. India declared a one-day national mourning for former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
2. The mourning was declared as a mark of respect for the former Emir.
3. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani died at the age of 74.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; India declared a one-day national mourning for former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the mourning was declared as a mark of respect for the former Emir, and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani died at the age of 74.

Q17.How many of the following statements are correct regarding the US-Iran conflict?
1. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran.
2. Iran has attacked a US ship with 11 Indians on board.
3. The US has declared a ceasefire with Iran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; the US has imposed sanctions on Iran and Iran has attacked a US ship with 11 Indians on board.

Q18.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. India and New Zealand have elevated their trade ties to ₹35,000 crore by 2030.
2. The trade agreement between India and New Zealand was signed during Modi's three-nation tour.
3. The trade agreement between India and New Zealand is focused on forging closer economic ties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; India and New Zealand have elevated their trade ties to ₹35,000 crore by 2030, the trade agreement was signed during Modi's three-nation tour, and the trade agreement is focused on forging closer economic ties.

Q19.How many of the following statements are correct regarding the arrest of a couple in Manipur?
1. The couple was arrested for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians.
2. The joint security team comprising the NIA, CRPF, and Manipur Police arrested the couple.
3. The couple was arrested in Kangpokpi district.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the couple was arrested for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians, the joint security team comprising the NIA, CRPF, and Manipur Police arrested the couple, and the couple was arrested in Kangpokpi district.

Q20.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of actor Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce cases.
2. The Delhi High Court has sentenced Rajpal Yadav to three months in jail.
3. Rajpal Yadav has filed petitions challenging the trial court's judgment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of actor Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce cases, the Delhi High Court has sentenced Rajpal Yadav to three months in jail, and Rajpal Yadav has filed petitions challenging the trial court's judgment.

Q21.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. Novo Nordisk India has rolled out once-weekly basal insulin Awiqli.
2. The product will be imported from Denmark.
3. The product is priced at ₹2611 for a 1 ml pen (700 insulin units).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; Novo Nordisk India has rolled out once-weekly basal insulin Awiqli, the product will be imported from Denmark, and the product is priced at ₹2611 for a 1 ml pen (700 insulin units).

Q22.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. US President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire with Iran.
2. The ceasefire was announced at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Ankara.
3. The ceasefire is over for Trump.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1 is correct; US President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire with Iran, but statement 2 is incorrect as the ceasefire was not announced at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Ankara, and statement 3 is correct as the ceasefire is over for Trump.

Q23.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. Champat Rai has resigned as the head of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
2. The trust has appointed Krishna Mohan as the interim chief.
3. The trust has taken some important decisions amid countrywide furore and an ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; Champat Rai has resigned as the head of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the trust has appointed Krishna Mohan as the interim chief, and the trust has taken some important decisions amid countrywide furore and an ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations.

Q24.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. Teejan Bai was the foremost exponent of Pandavani, Chhattisgarh’s traditional folk art form.
2. Teejan Bai was widely regarded as the foremost exponent of Pandavani.
3. Teejan Bai died at the age of 70.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; Teejan Bai was the foremost exponent of Pandavani, Chhattisgarh’s traditional folk art form, Teejan Bai was widely regarded as the foremost exponent of Pandavani, and Teejan Bai died at the age of 70.
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