13th August 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 — 

1. The Bill establishes a National Sports Board (NSB) with powers to de-recognise sports federations for financial mismanagement or electoral irregularities. 
2. The National Sports Tribunal has judicial authority to resolve disputes related to athlete selection, federation elections, and governance, with appeals allowed only in the Supreme Court. 
3. All national sports bodies, including the BCCI, are mandated to comply with the Right to Information (RTI) Act if they receive government funding. 
4. The Bill relaxes the age limit for sports administrators, allowing individuals up to 75 years to contest elections if permitted by international federation rules. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘Competition Commission of India’? 

1. It consists of a Chairperson and not more than 10 members appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal. 
2. The Commission is entrusted with the enforcement of the Competition Act, 2002. 

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘Competition Commission of India’? 

1. It is an executive body formed by the President of India on the recommendation of Union Cabinet in the year 2003. 
2. It prohibits anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant positions by enterprises and regulates combinations (acquisition, acquiring of control and M&A). 
3. It can also give opinion on competition issues on a reference received from a statutory authority established under any law. 

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Consider the following statements about Tritium — 

1. Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen with two neutrons in its nucleus, making it unstable. 
2. It is produced naturally due to cosmic ray interactions in the upper atmosphere and artificially in nuclear reactors. 
3. Tritium reacts with oxygen to form water, and this process is rapid and highly reactive. 
4. It is widely used in glow-in-the-dark lighting, biomedical research, and as a potential fuel in fusion reactors. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Dhirio’ or bull fighting in Goa — 

1. It is traditionally organised after the harvest season and is deeply rooted in Goa’s cultural heritage. 
2. These fights are held in paddy fields and football grounds, with villagers gathering to witness the event during Church festivals. 
3. The practice dates back to the Portuguese colonial era and involves two bulls locking horns while being provoked by trainers. 
4. In 1997, the High Court of Goa directed the state government to ban all forms of animal fights, including Dhirio. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?