27th March 2025

Arrange the following events related to the judicial system in India in chronological order:

1. Introduction of the in-house procedure for addressing judicial misconduct
2. Sexual harassment complaint leading to refinement of the in-house procedure
3. Financial impropriety allegations against Bombay HC Chief Justice A M Bhattacharjee
4. Supreme Court's adoption of the report on the internal process for addressing judicial misconduct

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Consider the following statements about Vikramshila University:

1. It was established by King Dharmapala of the Pala Dynasty in the late 8th to early 9th century AD.
2. The university specialized in Mahayana Buddhism and rejected Tantric practices.
3. It was destroyed by Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar Khalji around 1203 AD.
4. The university's administration was overseen by a Kulpati or Mahasthavir.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to the Finance Bill 2025, consider the following statements:

1. It proposes the abolition of the 6% Equalisation Levy on online advertisements.
2. The bill introduces a new digital services tax to replace the Equalisation Levy.
3. Amendments include changes in tax assessment for undisclosed income found during search and seizure operations.
4. The bill grants tax authorities the power to reconcile an individual's tax return with their previous filings.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Assertion (A): The Hakki Pikki tribe has transitioned from their traditional occupation of bird catching to selling herbal products globally.
Reason (R): Implementation of stricter wildlife protection laws forced the tribe to change their livelihood practices.
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Which of the following best describes the term "permafrost" in the context of climate change?