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Q37.With reference to the recommendation of the committee set up by the Central government, consider the following statements:
1. The ban on the film 'Satluj' should remain as it allegedly goes against India's sovereignty.
2. The ban on the film 'Satluj' should be lifted as it is a patriotic film.
3. The ban on the film 'Satluj' should be lifted as it is a commercial success.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q38.With reference to the notices issued by the FSSAI, consider the following statements:
1. Swiggy Instamart has been issued nine notices over alleged sale of expired products.
2. The FSSAI has issued notices to Swiggy Instamart due to consumer complaints.
3. The FSSAI has issued notices to Swiggy Instamart over alleged sale of adulterated products.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q39.With reference to the amendment in the rules, consider the following statements:
1. High-alcohol formulations will require a licence and prescription.
2. High-alcohol formulations will be exempt from Schedule K.
3. High-alcohol formulations will be exempt from Schedule H1.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q40.With reference to the operation by the Maharashtra ATS, consider the following statements:
1. The ATS has questioned 112 individuals across the state.
2. The ATS has targeted people with alleged links to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti.
3. The ATS has not questioned any individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q41.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently forecast favourable conditions for the advance of the southwest monsoon. With reference to the IMD, consider the following statements:
1. It is headquartered in New Delhi.
2. It was established in 1875.
3. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
4. The normal date of onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala is 1 June.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Q42.Jio Platforms recently entered the global top 20 of the WIPO PCT patent rankings. With reference to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), consider the following statements:
1. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
2. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is administered by the World Trade Organization.
3. It publishes the Global Innovation Index.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q43.Tushar Mehta was recently re-appointed Solicitor General of India. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. The office of the Solicitor General of India is provided for in the Constitution.
2. The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President under Article 76.
3. The Solicitor General assists the Attorney General and is appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q44.With Iran set to resume oil exports under a new framework, attention has returned to West Asian energy geography. Consider the following statements:
1. Iran is a founding member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
2. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Aden.
3. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and the Musandam exclave of Oman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q45.The International Day of Yoga was observed across the country, including by the armed forces in the North-East. Consider the following statements:
1. It is observed on 21 June, the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
2. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
3. The Ministry of AYUSH is the nodal ministry for its observance in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q46.The Prime Minister recently commissioned three indigenously built warships. Consider the following pairs:
Warship : Description
1. INS Surat : Guided-missile destroyer
2. INS Nilgiri : Scorpene-class submarine
3. INS Vaghsheer : Stealth frigate
How many of the pairs are correctly matched?

Q47.India's space economy is projected to grow nearly five-fold over the next decade. With reference to India's space sector, consider the following statements:
1. IN-SPACe is an autonomous nodal agency under the Department of Space.
2. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is a public sector undertaking under the Department of Space.
3. The Department of Space functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q48.Devotees gathered at the Kamakhya Temple for the Ambubachi Mela. Consider the following statements:
1. The Kamakhya Temple is located on the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam.
2. It is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethas.
3. The Ambubachi Mela is essentially a Kumbh-style bathing ritual held on the banks of the Ganga.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?