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• Kole Wetlands, seen in the news recently, are located in

  • West Bengal
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Kerala

• Which one of the following best describes the meaning of the “Principle of Just Deserts”?

  • Punishment should be proportionate to the gravity of the offence committed.
  • The State must rehabilitate offenders through reformative measures rather than impose punishment.
  • Compensation must be paid to victims irrespective of the offender’s intent.
  • Criminal liability arises only when mens rea and actus reus are both present.

• With reference to the Hoysala Dynasty, consider the following statements:

  1. The Hoysala rulers primarily ruled over parts of present-day Karnataka between the 11th and 14th centuries CE.
  2. The temples built by the Hoysalas are known for their star-shaped platforms and intricate soapstone carvings.
  3. The capital of the Hoysala kingdom was located at Madurai.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• With reference to the NAMASTE Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. The scheme is jointly launched by the Union Ministries of Social Justice and Empowerment, and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
  2. The National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC), a statutory body, is the implementing agency of the scheme.
  3. The objective of the scheme is to formalize and rehabilitate the persons engaged in hazardous cleaning of sewer and septic tanks.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• With reference to Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN, consider the following statements:

  1. Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Japan.
  2. The exercise primarily focuses on maritime security operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2