Aadhaar Act and Supreme Court Judgments: Legal Framework in India

Regarding the legal framework for Aadhaar in India, consider the following statements: The Aadhaar Act, 2016, allows the government to mandate Aadhaar for citizens to access any benefit or subsidy funded by the Consolidated Fund of India. The Supreme Court has mandated that Aadhaar metadata can be stored by the government for a maximum period … Read more

Pallas’s Cat: Habitat, Conservation Status, and Legal Protection in India

With reference to the Pallas’s cat, consider the following statements: It is a large feline species found primarily in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List. In India, it is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Which of the statements given … Read more

Understanding Cholesterol: HDL, LDL, and Bodily Functions

Consider the following statements about Cholesterol: It is a type of lipid exclusively obtained from animal-based foods. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often termed “bad” cholesterol because it contributes to plaque buildup in arteries. It is essential for vital bodily functions, including hormone production and the synthesis of vitamin D. Which of the statements given above … Read more

Sree Narayana Guru’s Contributions

The social reformer Sree Narayana Guru is associated with which of the following movements/ideas? The propagation of ‘One Caste, One Religion, One God’. Founding the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP). Lending support to the Vaikkom Satyagraha. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Blood Moon Phenomenon

The term ‘Blood Moon’ is associated with which of the following astronomical events?