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Q73.With reference to the amendment in the rules regarding high-alcohol formulations in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The amendment is aimed at curbing the misuse and addiction of high-alcohol medicinal formulations.
2. The amendment is aimed at increasing the availability of high-alcohol medicinal formulations.
3. The amendment is aimed at reducing the production of high-alcohol medicinal formulations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; the amendment is aimed at curbing the misuse and addiction of high-alcohol medicinal formulations.

Q74.With reference to the operation by the Maharashtra ATS in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The operation targeted people with alleged links to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti.
2. The operation was synchronized across all 14 ATS units.
3. The operation was conducted in the morning.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the operation targeted people with alleged links to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, the operation was synchronized across all 14 ATS units, and the operation was conducted in the morning.

Q75.With reference to the news item 'India-UK trade pact day 1: India exports $140 m worth of goods duty-free — India exported over $140 million in goods duty-free to the UK on Wednesday. More than fifty export consignments were flagged off from over twenty locations. These shipments included electronics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, reaching various destinations across the UK', consider the following statements:
1. India exported over $140 million in goods duty-free to the UK on Wednesday.
2. More than fifty export consignments were flagged off from over twenty locations.
3. These shipments included electronics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, reaching various destinations across the UK.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All statements are correct; India exported over $140 million in goods duty-free to the UK on Wednesday, more than fifty export consignments were flagged off from over twenty locations, and these shipments included electronics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, reaching various destinations across the UK.

Q76.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 in Maharashtra was postponed due to a part of its question paper being leaked.
2. The development was announced by the Maharashtra government.
3. The test was scheduled to be held on Saturday.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the test was postponed due to a part of its question paper being leaked, the development was announced by the Maharashtra government, and the test was scheduled to be held on Saturday.

Q77.With reference to the news, consider the following pairs:
Item : Descriptor
Operation Amistad : India's rescue team and relief supplies to Venezuela
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?

None of the pairs are correctly matched; the correct pair should be 'Operation Amistad : India's rescue team and relief supplies to Venezuela'.

Q78.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named LeT founder Hafiz Saeed as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack.
2. The NIA has accused LeT and TRF of planning, facilitating, and executing the attack.
3. The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the NIA has named LeT founder Hafiz Saeed as an accused, accused LeT and TRF of planning, facilitating, and executing the attack, and filed a supplementary chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed.

Q79.How many of the following statements are correct regarding the monsoon session of Parliament?
1. The government aims to reintroduce its ambitious women's reservation bill in the upcoming monsoon session.
2. Speaker Om Birla's decision on defecting MPs could bolster the ruling alliance's numbers.
3. Discussions are underway to pass key bills in Parliament.

All three statements are correct; the government aims to reintroduce its ambitious women's reservation bill, Speaker Om Birla's decision on defecting MPs could bolster the ruling alliance's numbers, and discussions are underway to pass key bills in Parliament.

Q80.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has expressed deep pain and anger over the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations.
2. The alleged embezzlement has 'deeply hurt' the faith of Ram devotees.
3. The SIT is to re-audit the trust's accounts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has expressed deep pain and anger, the alleged embezzlement has 'deeply hurt' the faith of Ram devotees, and the SIT is to re-audit the trust's accounts.

Q81.Consider the following pairs:
Item : Descriptor
India : A country with a diverse economy and a growing tech sector
Japan : A country with a highly developed economy and a strong focus on technology
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?

The pair 'India and Japan' is correctly matched; both countries have a growing tech sector and are focusing on AI and technology.

Q82.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Prime Minister has stressed the need for continued efforts to secure lasting peace and stability in the region.
2. The Prime Minister has emphasized the need for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.
3. The Prime Minister has expressed concern about the situation in the region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the Prime Minister has stressed the need for continued efforts to secure lasting peace and stability in the region, and has emphasized the need for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.

Q83.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Prime Minister has arrived in Seychelles on a three-day state visit.
2. The President of Seychelles has welcomed the Prime Minister.
3. The Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with the President of Seychelles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct; the Prime Minister has arrived in Seychelles on a three-day state visit, the President of Seychelles has welcomed the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with the President of Seychelles.

Q84.Consider the following statements:
1. The BJP said those accused in the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case are facing legal action and social boycott.
2. It backed the Faizabad Bar Association's decision and reiterated that the guilty would receive exemplary punishment under the law.
3. The BJP has not commented on the social boycott of the accused.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the BJP has indeed commented on the legal action and social boycott of the accused.

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