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Q97.With reference to the Ketan Agarwal murder case, consider the following statements:
1. Siya Goyal's representation in the case is being disputed.
2. Siya Goyal's representation in the case is not being disputed.
3. The case is being investigated by the police.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1 is correct; Siya Goyal's representation in the case is being disputed.

Q98.With reference to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, consider the following statements:
1. The government has doubled its commitment to NIIF.
2. The government has not increased its commitment to NIIF.
3. The government has reduced its commitment to NIIF.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Statement 1 is correct; the government has doubled its commitment to NIIF.

Q99.Consider the following statements regarding PM Modi's address in Seychelles: 1. He emphasized the importance of regional security. 2. The address was made during the inauguration of the National Assembly. 3. The term 'Creole Spirit' refers to the cultural diversity of the region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 3 are correct; however, the address was not during the inauguration of the National Assembly, but rather a speech to the assembly.

Q100.How many of the following statements regarding the Ram temple donation embezzlement case are correct? 1. Ayodhya Police have arrested eight individuals in connection with the case. 2. The total amount recovered so far is over ₹1 crore. 3. The investigation is being conducted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; however, the amount recovered is ₹79.85 lakh, not over ₹1 crore, and there is no mention of an SIT in the news item.

Q101.Consider the following pairs related to the Ketan Agarwal murder case: Item : Descriptor 1. Siya Goyal : Accused 2. Ketan Agarwal : Victim 3. Fast-track trial : Delayed proceedings Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?

Pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched; however, the fast-track trial indicates expedited proceedings, not delayed ones.

Q102.With reference to the electoral rolls in Bihar, consider the following statements: 1. Nearly 6 crore names were deleted in the first year of the SIR. 2. The pruning of the voters' list was met with allegations of disenfranchisement. 3. The Election Commission is responsible for the SIR process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 2 and 3 are correct; however, the number of names deleted is approximately 65 lakh, not 6 crore.

Q103.How many of the following statements regarding the aircraft crash in Beijing are correct? 1. The aircraft was a light sport aircraft. 2. The crash occurred in a residential area. 3. The Citic Tower is the tallest building in Beijing.

Statements 1 and 3 are correct; however, the crash occurred in a central business district, not a residential area.

Q104.Consider the following statements about the Odisha government's action on school textbooks: 1. 1,678 errors were found in textbooks for Classes 1 to 8. 2. The government has suspended officials from the SCERT. 3. The errors were primarily related to factual inaccuracies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; however, the nature of the errors is not specified as factual inaccuracies in the news item.

Q105.Match the following individuals with their respective wishes or actions: Item : Wish/Action 1. K. Mahalakshmamma : Renounced American citizenship 2. 94-year-old woman : Wishes to die as an Indian citizen 3. Bapatla district : Location of her residence Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?

All pairs are correctly matched; K. Mahalakshmamma renounced her American citizenship and wishes to die as an Indian citizen, residing in Bapatla district.

Q106.Consider the following statements regarding the Bengaluru triple murder case: 1. The accused Kenneth was taken into custody in Puducherry. 2. The victims included a man, his wife, and their daughter. 3. The incident occurred on June 22 night. How many of the above statements are correct?

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct; Kenneth was arrested in Puducherry, and the incident involved a family of three on June 22.

Q107.How many of the following statements are correct regarding the Information and Broadcasting Ministry's directive to Telegram?
1. The Ministry has directed Telegram to remove pirated films and OTT content.
2. The move aims to safeguard India's creator economy.
3. The directive is a part of the government's efforts to curb piracy in the digital age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the Ministry has indeed directed Telegram to remove pirated content and the move aims to safeguard India's creator economy.

Q108.Consider the following statements:
1. The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 in Maharashtra was postponed due to a paper leak.
2. The test was postponed a day before it was scheduled to be held.
3. The police in Thane district found that a part of the question paper had been leaked.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the test was indeed postponed, the leak occurred a day before the test, and the police in Thane district found the leaked paper.
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