With reference to the SWAMIH Fund, consider the following statements: It is a government-backed fund established to provide debt financing for the completion of stalled housing projects. It is a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). The fund is managed by SBI Ventures Limited. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Rani Chennamma, whose birth anniversary was celebrated recently, is known for which of the following? She led the Kittur Revolt in 1824 against the British East India Company. The revolt was triggered after the British rejected her adopted son as the legitimate heir to the throne. Her rebellion is regarded as one of the earliest … Read more
An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is being implemented by the Northeast Frontier Railway. What is the primary purpose of this system?
With reference to the Kunar River, recently in the news, consider the following statements: It originates in the Hindu Kush Mountains in Pakistan and then flows into Afghanistan. It is a main tributary of the Kabul River, which eventually merges with the Indus River. Afghanistan has announced plans to construct a dam on it, obstructing … Read more
The Election Commission recently issued an advisory on the responsible use of AI during elections. Which of the following are key guidelines? AI-generated content must carry a clear label such as “AI-Generated” or “Synthetic Content.” Unlawful or misleading content, such as deepfakes, that distorts a person’s identity is strictly prohibited. Political parties must maintain detailed … Read more
Consider the following statements regarding the erosion of multilateralism, recently in the news: Erosion of multilateralism is marked by the reduced effectiveness of global organizations and a withdrawal from global frameworks. The rise of “minilateralism” and regional partnerships, such as BRICS and RCEP, is seen as a symptom of this erosion. A proposed institutional overhaul … Read more
The Supreme Court recently emphasized the link between the Freedom of Religion and the Right to Privacy. In this context, consider the following statements: The Supreme Court highlighted that Article 25 includes elements of privacy in the right to freedom of conscience. The court observed that publishing or declaring one’s personal faith breaches the fundamental … Read more
With reference to the legal frameworks for domestic workers in India, consider the following statements: Domestic workers are explicitly excluded from the definition of a “worker” under the new Labour Codes. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, provides for a safe working environment for them. The e-SHRAM portal … Read more
The ‘Kafala’ system, recently in the news, is a worker sponsorship program. Which of the following statements correctly describe it? It is a system that gives employers full control over their employees’ legal status and residency. It ties a migrant worker to a specific sponsor, or ‘Kafeel’. It has been criticized as a form of … Read more
With reference to the use of Blockchain Technology in governance, consider the following statements: Blockchain is a distributed and immutable database that functions as a ledger of transactions. The ‘Certificate Chain’ built by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) is an example of its application. It is being used in the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) … Read more