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• Consider the following statements regarding the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971:

  1. It was enacted based on the recommendations of the Shantilal Shah Committee to reduce maternal deaths caused by unsafe abortions.
  2. The 2021 amendment extended the failure of contraception clause to unmarried women.
  3. Under the amended law, all pregnancies can be terminated beyond 24 weeks without any restrictions.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding Tanzania:

  1. It is the largest country in East Africa and is located just south of the Equator.
  2. Lake Victoria lies to the north of Tanzania.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) satellite:

  1. It is India’s first astronomical satellite.
  2. It is designed for high-energy gamma-ray, electron, and cosmic ray detection.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding Public Interest Litigation (PIL):

  1. It allows any public-spirited individual or organization to approach courts on behalf of disadvantaged groups whose rights are violated.
  2. The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in United Kingdom and was later adopted by India.
  3. In India, Public Interest Litigation can be filed under both Article 32 in the Supreme Court of India and Article 226 in High Courts.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Mount Dukono, recently seen in the news, is located in:

  • Japan
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Papua New Guinea