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Q37.With reference to the film in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The film 'Jana Nayagan' is a biographical drama.
2. The film is directed by a renowned Indian filmmaker.
3. The film is expected to receive critical acclaim.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the film 'Jana Nayagan' is a biographical drama, and the film is directed by a renowned Indian filmmaker. Statement 3 is also correct as the film is expected to receive critical acclaim.

Q38.With reference to the incident in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The security forces responded to the violence by firing blank rounds.
2. The security forces used tear-gas grenades to disperse the crowd.
3. The violence was sparked by a protest against the government's policies.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the security forces responded to the violence by firing blank rounds and using tear-gas grenades to disperse the crowd. Statement 3 is not correct as the violence was not sparked by a protest against the government's policies.

Q39.With reference to the incident in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Indian government has summoned the Iranian envoy after an Indian national was killed in an attack on a ship.
2. The Indian government has condemned the attack on the ship.
3. The attack on the ship is a violation of international law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the Indian government has summoned the Iranian envoy after an Indian national was killed in an attack on a ship, and the Indian government has condemned the attack on the ship. Statement 3 is not correct as the attack on the ship is not necessarily a violation of international law.

Q40.With reference to the Supreme Court's order in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, CBSE, and NCERT on fresh petitions challenging the revised three-language policy.
2. The Supreme Court has declined interim relief in the case.
3. The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing on the matter.
How many of the above statements are correct?

All three statements are correct; the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, CBSE, and NCERT on fresh petitions challenging the revised three-language policy, the Supreme Court has declined interim relief in the case, and the Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing on the matter.

Q41.With reference to the statement in the news, consider the following statements:
1. India's commitment to aid Palestine and its backing for a membership in the United Nations reaffirms its stance on the two-state solution.
2. India's commitment to aid Palestine and its backing for a membership in the United Nations is a departure from its previous stance.
3. India's commitment to aid Palestine and its backing for a membership in the United Nations is a unilateral decision.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; India's commitment to aid Palestine and its backing for a membership in the United Nations reaffirms its stance on the two-state solution. Statements 2 and 3 are not correct as India's commitment to aid Palestine and its backing for a membership in the United Nations is not a departure from its previous stance and is not a unilateral decision.

Q42.With reference to the data in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The retail inflation in India has hit an 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2026.
2. The retail inflation is expected to increase in July 2026 due to a lacklustre monsoon.
3. The retail inflation is not a concern for the Indian economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the retail inflation in India has hit an 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2026, and the retail inflation is expected to increase in July 2026 due to a lacklustre monsoon. Statement 3 is not correct as the retail inflation is a concern for the Indian economy.

Q43.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The incident is being described as an 'act of god'.
2. The death toll in the tragedy has climbed to nine.
3. The rescue operation is ongoing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 2 is correct; the incident is being described as an 'act of god' by officials, and the death toll has climbed to nine. Statements 1 and 3 are not correct as the incident is not an act of god, and the rescue operation is not ongoing.

Q44.With reference to the statement by Nripendra Mishra, consider the following statements:
1. The alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya temple is a serious issue.
2. The incident is a blot on the nation's image.
3. Everyone feels humiliated because of it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 2 and 3 are correct; the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya temple is indeed a serious issue and a blot on the nation's image, and everyone feels humiliated because of it.

Q45.With reference to the body of the Hyderabad student found dead in Finland, consider the following statements:
1. The student was reported missing in May this year.
2. The student's body was recovered from the sea in Helsinki.
3. The Indian Embassy in Finland provided information to the family members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; the student was reported missing in May this year, and the student's body was recovered from the sea in Helsinki. Statement 3 is also correct as the Indian Embassy in Finland provided information to the family members.

Q46.With reference to the chargesheet filed by the NIA, consider the following statements:
1. The attack targeted the Baldev Nagar police station in Ambala.
2. Pakistan-based gangster Shehzad Bhatti masterminded the car bomb blast.
3. The attack was carried out by local operatives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; the attack targeted the Baldev Nagar police station in Ambala, and Pakistan-based gangster Shehzad Bhatti masterminded the car bomb blast. Statement 3 is also correct as the attack was carried out by local operatives.

Q47.With reference to the recommendation of the committee set up by the Central government, consider the following statements:
1. The ban on the film 'Satluj' should remain as it allegedly goes against India's sovereignty.
2. The ban on the film 'Satluj' should be lifted as it is a patriotic film.
3. The ban on the film 'Satluj' should be lifted as it is a commercial success.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1 is correct; the ban on the film 'Satluj' should remain as it allegedly goes against India's sovereignty. Statements 2 and 3 are not correct as the ban should not be lifted due to patriotic or commercial reasons.

Q48.With reference to the notices issued by the FSSAI, consider the following statements:
1. Swiggy Instamart has been issued nine notices over alleged sale of expired products.
2. The FSSAI has issued notices to Swiggy Instamart due to consumer complaints.
3. The FSSAI has issued notices to Swiggy Instamart over alleged sale of adulterated products.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; Swiggy Instamart has been issued nine notices over alleged sale of expired products, and the FSSAI has issued notices to Swiggy Instamart due to consumer complaints. Statement 3 is not correct as the FSSAI has not issued notices over alleged sale of adulterated products.

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