13th January 2025

Consider the following statements regarding India's strategy to combat drug trafficking:
1. The government aims to achieve a drug-free India by 2047 through a three-pronged strategy.
2. The value of destroyed drugs increased from Rs 8,150 crore (2004-2014) to Rs 54,851 crore (2014-2024).
3. The Narcotics Control Bureau was created in 1986 as a nodal agency to fight against drug trafficking.
4. India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Assertion (A): The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 has been criticized for potentially eroding institutional credibility.
Reason (R): The Act excludes the Chief Justice of India from the Selection Committee for appointing Election Commissioners.
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Which of the following best describes the concept of "bridging algorithm" in the context of Community Notes on social media platforms?

In the context of Meta's shift from independent fact-checking to Community Notes, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Community Notes system allows only certified fact-checkers to add context to posts.
2. Meta's decision to discontinue independent fact-checking has been widely praised for enhancing transparency.
3. The Community Notes model requires agreement between contributors with diverse viewpoints to minimize bias.
4. Meta's new system will be implemented across all its platforms, including WhatsApp.
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With reference to India's crude oil import dynamics in December 2024, consider the following statements:
1. Russia's market share in India's oil basket increased to 38% from 31.5% in November.
2. Iraq's share in India's oil imports rose to 24% from 18.7% in November.
3. The UAE's share in India's oil imports decreased to 9.2% from 11.2% in November.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023:
1. The Act mandates the formation of a Search Committee chaired by the Chief Justice of India.
2. The Selection Committee includes the Prime Minister, a Cabinet minister, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?