1. Which of the following belongs to the Quad Grouping?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Population Register (NPR):

1. 1. 1. The NPR database would contain demographic as well as biometric details.
   2. 2. It is not mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.
   3. 3. As per the provisions of the NPR, a resident identity card will be issued to individuals over the age of 18.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3. Recently students from a Government Educational Institution were not allowed to wear anything that replicates their religion. Here which of the Fundamental Right is violated?

4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Article 44 of the Indian Constitution’:

1. 1. 1. The article states that ‘The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India”.
   2. 2. It is one of the Economic Social Principle of DPSP in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
   3. 3. Although the Indian constitution was compiled by Dr. BR Ambedkar, it was Pandit Nehru who introduced Article 44 to the constitution which sought to establish India’s status as a secular state.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

5. As per the FRBM Act, the target for Debt to GDP ratio for the central government is:

6. Consider the following statements with regards to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act:

1. 1. 1. Foreign funding of persons in India is regulated under the FCRA act and is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
   2. 2. Under the Act, organisations are required to register themselves every five years.
   3. 3. The Act states that foreign contributions must be received only in an account designated by the bank as FCRA account in such branches of the State Bank of India only.

Choose the correct code:

7. Consider the following statements with regards to Aadhar:

1. 1. 1. UIDAI is a statutory body working under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
   2. 2. Under the Aadhaar Act, foreigners who have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the 12 months, are eligible to apply for Aadhaar.
   3. 3. During enrolment for Aadhaar, an individual has three options for gender – Male, Female and Transgender.

Choose the correct code:

8. Consider the following with reference to the Central Media Accreditation Guidelines-2022:

1. 1. 1. Accreditation can be suspended if a journalist acts in a manner prejudicial to the country’s security, sovereignty and integrity.
   2. 2. Accreditation can also be granted to freelance journalists working for foreign news media organisations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. Which of the following are the consequences that occur during Marine Heatwaves?

1. 1. 1. Coral bleaching
   2. 2. Loss of kelp forests
   3. 3. Higher risk of ocean acidification

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

10. Consider the following, with regard to Nai Roshni scheme:

1. 1. 1. It is launched for leadership development of women belonging to minority communities.
   2. 2. It aims to preserve the rich heritage of traditional arts/crafts of minorities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?