Option (d) is correct

Explanation:

• Philippines opposes ‘militia vessels’ in South China Sea.
• The South China Sea is part of the Pacific Ocean partially enclosed by islands, archipelagos, and peninsulas from the open ocean. 
• Its trail begins from the Karimata Strait, which connects the South China Sea to the Java Sea, and Malacca Strait stretching from Malay Peninsular to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
• Bordering Countries of the South China Sea include the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.

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Option (c) is correct

Explanation:

• The West Bengal assembly passed a resolution to observe Poila Baisakh– Bengali New Year Day – as the state day.

Option (a) is correct

Explanation:

• The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme.
• Malaviya Mission  is organized by the University Grants Commission in association with the Ministry of Education.
• It is a two-week online programme with focus on capacity building of faculty members at higher educational institutions.
• It aims to improve the quality of teachers’ training, build leadership skills in teachers and help realize the goals of National Education Policy (NEP).

Option (d) is correct.

Explanation:

• Recently, India has proposed to construct a large barrage on Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh to keep the river alive. The river faces potential threats from a huge dam on Yarlung Tsangpo river (upstream of Siang) being built by China.
• Statement 1 is not correct: The Yarlang Tsangpo river starts from Manasarovar lake near Mount Kailash is called the Siang river after it enters India. It flows in Arunachal Pradesh and joins other rivers to form Brahmaputra in Assam.
• Statement 2 is not correct: Siang is a north to south flowing river which joins rivers Lohit and Dibang to form Brahmputra.

Option (c) is correct.

Explanation: 

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has asked fintech entities to form a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO). 
• Statement 1 is not correct: An SRO is a non-governmental organisation that sets and enforces rules and standards relating to the conduct of entities in the industry. SROs typically collaborate with all stakeholders in framing rules and regulations.
• Statement 2 is correct: SROs ensure member organisations follow a certain standard of conduct that helps promote ethical ways of doing business, which can lead to enhanced confidence in the ecosystem. They can serve as a watchdog to guard against unprofessional practices within an industry or profession.
• Statement 3 is correct: Those entities who are interested in being recognised as SROs have to apply to the RBI. Once the regulator finds an entity suitable, it will issue a letter of recognition. The recognised SRO will serve as a two-way communication channel between its members and the RBI.