1. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on Bill assent:
1. The Court held that fixed timelines can be prescribed for Governors to grant assent.
2. The doctrine of “deemed assent” has constitutional backing.
3. Limited judicial review is allowed in cases of prolonged and unexplained delays.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
2. Consider the following statements regarding the new Labour Codes:
1. They provide statutory recognition to gig and platform workers for the first time.
2. They introduce a national floor wage applicable across sectors.
3. Fixed-term employees are entitled to benefits equivalent to permanent employees.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements about the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF):
1. It follows a payment-for-performance model for forest conservation.
2. It aims to mobilise USD 125 billion.
3. India committed the first USD 1 billion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding global urbanisation:
1. Cities currently house more than half of the global population.
2. By 2050, two-thirds of global population growth will occur in cities.
3. The UNDESA report was released in connection with COP30.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Tata Transformation Prize:
1. It is jointly awarded by Tata Sons and the New York Academy of Sciences.
2. The prize recognises transformative innovations in three categories: food security, sustainability, and healthcare.
3. Each winner receives ₹5 crore to scale their innovation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
