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Q49.With reference to the amendment in the rules, consider the following statements:
1. High-alcohol formulations will require a licence and prescription.
2. High-alcohol formulations will be exempt from Schedule K.
3. High-alcohol formulations will be exempt from Schedule H1.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1 is correct; high-alcohol formulations will require a licence and prescription. Statements 2 and 3 are not correct as high-alcohol formulations will not be exempt from Schedule K or H1.

Q50.With reference to the operation by the Maharashtra ATS, consider the following statements:
1. The ATS has questioned 112 individuals across the state.
2. The ATS has targeted people with alleged links to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti.
3. The ATS has not questioned any individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; the ATS has questioned 112 individuals across the state, and the ATS has targeted people with alleged links to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti. Statement 3 is not correct as the ATS has indeed questioned individuals.

Q51.With reference to the conviction of Tahir Hussain, consider the following statements:
1. Tahir Hussain was suspended by the AAP after his name came up in the case.
2. The Karkardooma Court found Tahir Hussain guilty under the charges of promoting enmity, rioting, assault, criminal force and murder.
3. The AAP had denied any involvement in the Delhi riots.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; Tahir Hussain was suspended by the AAP after his name came up in the case and the Karkardooma Court found him guilty under the charges mentioned.

Q52.With reference to the defection of three TMC MPs, consider the following statements:
1. The BJP has fielded three ex-TMC MPs as candidates for the upcoming by-elections.
2. The BJP has adopted an open-door policy for its candidates.
3. The by-elections are scheduled to take place in the next few months.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; the BJP has fielded three ex-TMC MPs as candidates for the upcoming by-elections.

Q53.With reference to the incident of an Indian-origin man being stabbed in a US mall, consider the following statements:
1. The victim was stabbed 15 times after being asked his religion.
2. The police have arrested the perpetrator.
3. The incident is being investigated by the FBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

None of the statements are correct; the victim was stabbed 15 times after being asked his religion, but the police have not arrested the perpetrator and the incident is being investigated by the FBI.

Q54.With reference to the NIA's charge sheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case, consider the following statements:
1. The NIA has accused LeT chief Hafiz Saeed of orchestrating the cross-border conspiracy.
2. The NIA has charged LeT and TRF as legal entities for their role in planning, facilitating and executing the attack.
3. The NIA has provided evidence of Pakistan's involvement in the attack.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the NIA has accused LeT chief Hafiz Saeed of orchestrating the cross-border conspiracy and has charged LeT and TRF as legal entities for their role in planning, facilitating and executing the attack.

Q55.With reference to the government's plans for the monsoon session, consider the following statements:
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. The government has announced a new policy to increase representation of women in Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; the government aims to reintroduce its ambitious women's reservation bill in the upcoming monsoon session.

Q56.With reference to the data breach at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, consider the following statements:
1. Nearly 19,000 files have been exposed in the data breach.
2. The data breach occurred on June 11.
3. The incident is being investigated by the Atomic Energy Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; nearly 19,000 files have been exposed in the data breach.

Q57.With reference to the Ayodhya donation scam, 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 SIT is re-auditing the trust's accounts.
3. The RSS has denied any involvement in the scam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only statement 1 is correct; RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has expressed deep pain and anger over the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations.

Q58.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The pub fire in Bangkok was caused by a short circuit.
2. The fire was contained within the pub.
3. The Thai government has launched an investigation into the incident.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

All three statements are correct; the pub fire in Bangkok was caused by a short circuit, the fire was contained within the pub, and the Thai government has launched an investigation into the incident.

Q59.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The delivery agent was accused of committing an obscene act.
2. The police registered a case under sections 75, 79, and 329(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
3. The incident occurred in a public place.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the delivery agent was accused of committing an obscene act, and the police registered a case under sections 75, 79, and 329(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Q60.With reference to the news, consider the following statements:
1. The bilateral talks elevated India-New Zealand ties to a strategic partnership.
2. The business summit produced 18 key outcomes, including 10 agreements.
3. The strategic partnership was established through a treaty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct; the bilateral talks elevated India-New Zealand ties to a strategic partnership, and the business summit produced 18 key outcomes, including 10 agreements.

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