13th July 2024

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘Thirty Meter Telescope’?

1. It is stationed at Jinke village of China.
2. It is the world’s largest telescope.
3. It is a joint venture of five countries - USA, China, Canada, India and Japan.

Select the correct codes from below -

With reference to Vizhinjam Port, consider the following statements -

1. Vizhinjam Port is a transshipment deepwater multipurpose seaport project located in Kerala, being built by Adani Ports and SEZ Private Limited.
2. The project follows the DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) model, which is a type of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
3. The DBFOT deal for Vizhinjam Port is for a period of 50 years with no extension provisions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The TDF scheme is exclusively meant for private sector entities in the defence manufacturing sector.
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Defence through the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
3. The TDF scheme provides funding up to 90% of the total project cost for eligible projects.
4. Start-ups recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) are not eligible for funding under the TDF scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC):

1. BIMSTEC's membership includes all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries.
2. India's "Act East Policy" and "SAGAR" (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision are aligned with BIMSTEC objectives.
3. Intra-regional trade among BIMSTEC nations currently exceeds US$250 billion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. With reference to the Supreme Court judgment in Mohd. Abdul Samad v. The State of Telangana (2024), consider the following statements:

1. The judgment clarified that a Muslim woman's right to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC is exclusive of her rights under personal law.
2. The judgment affirmed that the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 supersedes the provisions of Section 125 of the CrPC for divorced Muslim women.
3. The judgment held that a Muslim woman divorced through triple talaq is not entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC.
4. The judgment emphasized the constitutional commitment under Article 15(3) to ensure a life of dignity for women at all stages of their lives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?