1. Which of the following statements regarding the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) are correct?

1. The Act was passed in 1958 to address increasing violence in North-eastern States.
2. It grants armed forces the power to conduct searches without a warrant in any part of the country.
3. Only the Central Government can declare an area as "disturbed" under AFSPA.
4. The Act provides protection from prosecution for armed forces personnel without Central government sanction.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 and 4 only
• 1, 3, and 4 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 1, 2, 3, and 4

2. What is La Niña?

• A phase characterized by warmer sea temperatures in the eastern Pacific.
• A climatic phenomenon that leads to stronger trade winds and cooler sea temperatures in the eastern Pacific.
• A type of air pollution specific to urban areas.
• A seasonal weather pattern unique to the Indian subcontinent.

3. Which of the following is the primary objective of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024?

• Humanitarian Assistance
• Counter-terrorism Operations
• Disaster Management
• Naval Operations

4. What is the primary aim of the BharatGen initiative?

• To enhance foreign technology partnerships
• To revolutionize public service delivery and enhance citizen engagement
• To reduce digital literacy
• To promote only commercial AI applications

5. What is one of the strategic focus areas related to infrastructure in the Cruise Bharat Mission?

• Developing road networks
• Building hotels
• Creating world-class terminals and marinas
• Establishing air traffic control