Option (b) is correct.

Explanation:

• The Prime Minister paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary. He was the proponent of the philosophy of Antyodaya (emphasis on welfare of the poorest of poor) and dedicated his entire life to the service of Mother India.

About Deendayal Upadhyay:

• Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was born on 25th of September, 1916, at Nagla Chandrabhan village in Mathura district. 
• He was a creative writer and a renowned editor. He joined RSS in 1937. 
• He was a journalist in ‘Rashtra Dharma’ daily, worked as editor for ‘Panchjanya’ and wrote a column named ‘Political Diary’ for the weekly ‘the Organiser’. His mantra for journalism was ‘Don’t distort the news’.
• He wrote a number of books including Samrat Chandragupt, Jagatguru Shankaracharya, Political Diary, Integral humanism, Ekatma manavvad.
• His philosophy of Integral Humanism contains visions organised around two themes: 
  • Morality in politics and swadeshi.
  • Small-scale industrialization in economies.
• His main ideas may be seen in his conceptualization of Bharatiyata, Dharma, Dharmarajya and Antyodaya.

Option (c) is correct

Explanation

• Dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu has achieved a significant milestone by becoming India’s first-ever green energy archaeological site. 
• The Shore Temple derives its name from the fact that it overlooks the shore of Bay of Bengal. Consisting of three different shrines, the temples’ architecture is a seamless blend of Dravidian and Pallava styles.
• Statement 1 is correct: It was built probably in the reign of Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha (Pallava ruler) who reigned from 700 to 728 C.
• Statement 2 is correct:  Its style is characterised by a pyramidal kutina-type tower.
• Dating back to the 7th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the oldest stone temples in South India.
• At the Shore Temple, the entire superstructure has an octagonal neck (griva) topped by a round stupi or finial.

Option (d) is correct

Explanation

• Recently, opposition leaders wrote to the Lok Sabha Speaker, demanding that the matter concerning an MP’s use of unparliamentary language be referred to the Privileges Committee.
• Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members.
• Mandate:  To examine every question involving breach of privilege of the House or of the Members of any Committee thereof referred to it by the House or by the Speaker.
• Statement 1 is correct: In the Lok Sabha, the Privilege committee  consists of 15 Members nominated by the Speaker.
• Statement 2 is correct: In Rajya Sabha, the Privilege committee consists of 10 members and is nominated by the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. In the Rajya Sabha, the deputy chairperson heads the committee of privilege.

Option (d) is correct

Explanation:

• Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister unveiled a grand statue( known as  Statue of Oneness) of  Saint Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar.

Option (c) is correct.

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Fish mint is a herb that tastes and smells like fish and it has recognised health benefits. The medicinal properties and benefits of fish mint have been documented in ancient texts of traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, as well as in Ayurveda and Siddha schools of medicine.
• Statement 2 is not correct: In terms of appearance, fish mint belies its name. With beautiful white flowers and broad, heart-shaped leaves, the herb does not really remind one of fish. However, as one examines the plant closely, the distinct fish-like smell and taste of the leaves clarify the unusual name. 
• Statement 3 is correct: In India, fish mint is used across the northeastern states, where people know the herb by different names. 
  • Meghalaya: Ja mardoh.
  • Manipur: Tokning-khok.
  • Assam: Masunduri.