1. With reference to the retirement age of the Supreme Court and High Court Judges, consider the following statements:

1. The retirement age of a Supreme Court and High Court Judge is 65 years and 60 years respectively.
2. The retirement age of the High Court Judges was increased from 60 to 62 years, after the 15th constitutional Amendment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

2. The Lok Sabha recently passed the Finance Bill moved by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In this context consider the following statements:

1. The Money Bill is defined in Article 110 of the Indian Constitution.
2. All the Finance Bills fall under the category of Money Bills.
3. The Finance Bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha as well as in Rajya Sabha.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

3. Consider the following statements regarding the World Sustainable Development (WSDS) Summit:

1. The WSDS Summit is organized annually by the United Nations Development Programme.
2. The current WSDS 2024 marks the 23rd edition of this summit.
3. The theme for WSDS 2024 is "Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 3 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 2 only
• All of the above

4. With reference to the Support to Students for Participating in Competitions Abroad' (SSPCA) initiative, consider the following statements:

1. AICTE launched this program to support Indian students in international competitions.
2. The scheme will assist Rs 2 lakh per student to the eligible students.
3. The eligibility criteria for the SSPCA initiative apply to students enrolled only in B.Tech programs.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• All three
• None of the above

5. Consider the following statements about Prithvi Vigyan Scheme:

1. The Nodal Ministry for this scheme is the Ministry of Earth Science.
2. It is a comprehensive scheme that will address all five components of the Earth system (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere).

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above