Answer: D

Exp: 

President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been revoked, according to an official order, clearing the path for the formation of a new government in the union territory. The Union home ministry issued a gazette notification to this effect.

About President’s Rule:

• The President can impose President’s Rule in a state if they are satisfied that the state government cannot function in accordance with the Constitution. 
  • This can happen if the President receives a report from the state’s Governor, or if the state fails to comply with the Union’s directions.
  • Statement 1 is not correct: The President can act either on a report of the Governor of the State or even without the Governor’s report.
• Statement 2 is not correct: The proclamation of President’s Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months of its issuance.
• Statement 3 is correct: President’s Rule can only be extended every six months with parliamentary approval, and the maximum duration is three years only when the following two conditions are fulfilled:
  • The proclamation of National Emergency is in operation in the whole of India or in the whole or any part of the State.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) certifies that general elections to the Legislative Assembly of the State cannot be held on account of certain difficulties.

Ans: A

Exp: 

The number of opportunities posted on the Prime Minister Internship Scheme portal surged to 90,849 as of 11th October 2024, as per the information provided on the website.

About Prime Minister Internship Scheme:

• Statement 1 is correct: The primary objective of the scheme is to provide internships to one crore youth in the top 500 companies over a five-year period.
• Statement 2 is correct: The eligibility criteria state that individuals from families with government jobs and those whose family income exceeds ₹8 lakh per annum are indeed excluded from applying.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme offers internships not only in micro, small, and medium enterprises but also in large companies (specifically the top 500 companies).

Ans B

Exp: 

A deadly new weapon has taken to the skies in the Russia-Ukraine war. Both sides have posted visuals of drones appearing to rain down fire — earning this weapon the moniker of “dragon drone”.

About Dragon Drones

• Release a substance called Thermite: A mixture of aluminium and iron oxide. Statement 1 and 2 are Correct 
• Developed a century ago to weld railroad tracks.
• When Ignited (usually with the help of an electrical fuse) , Thermite triggers a self-sustaining reaction that is quite difficult to extinguish. 
• It can burn through almost anything from clothes to trees to military-grade vehicles, and can even burn underwater

Ans: A

Exp: 

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) tanks destroyed the main gate of a facility of the UN peacekeeping forces at Ramyah in south Lebanon recently, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said.

About United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL):

• Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was established by the United Nations Security Council in 1978 in response to Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, specifically during the South Lebanon conflict.
• Statement 2 is correct: UNIFIL’s mandate was expanded in 2006 after the 34-day conflict between Hezbollah and Israel to include monitoring the cessation of hostilities and supporting the deployment of Lebanese armed forces in southern Lebanon.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The United States is not the largest contributor of troops to UNIFIL. The largest contributors are Indonesia, followed by Italy, India, Nepal, and China.

Answer: D

Exp: 

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar has filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking a direction to restrain the Ajit Pawar faction from using the ‘clock’ symbol in the upcoming assembly polls in Maharashtra

Statement 1 is Correct. A national or state-recognized political party has a reserved symbol that is not allotted to any other candidate in any constituency. This is essential to maintain the identity of recognized parties during elections.

Statement 2 is Correct. In case of a split within a recognized political party, the Election Commission of India (ECI) decides which faction will be recognized as the legitimate party and is entitled to use the party’s reserved symbol. This is done under the provisions of the Symbols Order.

Statement 3 is Correct. Symbols play a crucial role in the election process, particularly because a significant portion of the population may be illiterate. Voters often identify parties by their symbols, making them essential for voting in Indian elections.