1. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling on attorney–client privilege:
1. The judgment was based on the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, which replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
2. Section 132 of BSA allows disclosure of client communications even without consent.
3. The ruling linked attorney–client privilege with Articles 19(1)(g), 20(3), and 21 of the Constitution.
4. In-house counsels are fully covered under Section 132.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
2. Consider the following statements regarding the PLI 1.2 scheme for specialty steel:
1. It is the third round of the PLI scheme launched by the Union government.
2. The total financial outlay is ₹6,322 crore.
3. It aims to reduce India’s dependence on steel exports.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
3. Which of the following cities are part of the Cool Cities Accelerator?
1. Paris
2. Nairobi
3. Phoenix
4. Singapore
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(d) 2 and 4 only
4. Which commands of the Indian Armed Forces are participating in Exercise Trishul 2025?
1. Southern Command (Army)
2. Western Naval Command
3. South Western Air Command
4. Eastern Command
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(d) 2 and 4 only
