1. Consider the following statements with respect to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)

1. 1.It is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child Development.
2. 2.It is designated as the Central Authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption, 1993.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. Which of the following is/are eligible for adopting a child under adopting regulations, 2017 of CARA?

1. 1.Single women can adopt a child of any gender, while single men can adopt only boys.
2. 2.When a married couple seeks to adopt a child, it needs to give its consent for adoption and should be stable marriage for at least two years.
3. 3.Individuals in a live-in relationship can be able to adopt children from and within India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

3. ‘Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa’, are places sometimes seen in news. They are related to which of the following?

4. Consider the following statements about A-SAT weapon system:

1. 1.It has been developed by ISRO.
2. 2.India is Fourth Country to have this technology other than US, China and Russia.
3. 3.It enables to destroy enemy satellite with 10-centi metre accuracy.

Which of the above given statement is/are Correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA):

1. 1.It is a demand-driven, social security and labour law that aims to enforce the ‘right to work’.
2. 2.Ministry of Labour and Employment, with state governments, monitors the implementation of the scheme.
3. 3.Social Audit of MGNREGA works is statutorily mandatory.

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

6. Consider the Following Pairs:
     Famous Place         –     River

1. 1. Madurai – Vaigai
2. 2. Pandharpur – Chandarabhaga
3. 3. Mangalore – Cauvery

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

7. Consider the following statements regarding “Corruption perception Index”:

1. 1.South Sudan is the worst country as per the Index.
2. 2.India’s score is higher than Asia-Pacific region’s average score.

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

8. In context to Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), consider the following

1. 1.It is established under the United Nation Organization.
2. 2.It works to promote the parliamentary dialogue world-wide and works for peace and cooperation among the peoples.
3. 3.India is a member of Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Which of the statements given above are Correct?

9. Oslo Accords, sometimes seen in news is related to

10. In context to Vakataka dynasty, consider the following:

1. 1.They followed Shaiva sect of Hinduism.
2. 2.They traded with Iran, through Mediterranean Sea.
3. 3.Its capital was Nagardhan in Maharashtra.

Which of the statements given above are Correct?