29th March 2025

Consider the following statements about India's Deep Ocean Mission:

1. It includes development of manned submersibles capable of operating at depths exceeding 6000 meters using Titanium-Ceramic composite spheres
2. The mission's biodiversity surveys focus exclusively on hydrothermal vent ecosystems in the Central Indian Ocean Basin
3. Its technological spin-offs include innovations in underwater quantum communication systems for submarine detection
4. The program operates under a unique public-private partnership model with majority funding from offshore mining corporations

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

VL-SRSAM missile system characteristics include:
A. Canister-based vertical launch capability
B. Maximum speed of Mach 6.2
C. Dual-mode seeker with IIR and RF guidance
D. 150kg warhead with proximity fuze

Which are correct?

Regarding PM-SHRI Schools:

1. They replace the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan as primary RTE implementation mechanism
2. Selection through challenge mode requires schools to show 3-year improved NAS scores
3. Mandate rainwater harvesting but exclude solar energy integration
4. Receive 60:40 fund sharing pattern between Centre and States

Which statements are incorrect?

Regarding deepfake regulation in India:
A. Section 66D IT Act specifically penalizes synthetic media creation
B. Copyright Act Section 51 allows takedown of deepfakes using protected content
C. MeitY's committee recommends mandatory watermarking for all AI-generated content
D. Delhi HC is hearing 5 petitions including one from NCPCR about child exploitation

Which statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about India's Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024:

1. It allows cooperative bank directors to hold dual directorships only in district-level cooperative credit societies
2. The revised 'substantial interest' threshold now includes shareholdings worth ₹20 crore or 15% of paid-up capital
3. Mandates transfer of unclaimed mutual fund dividends to IEPF after 10 years of inactivity
4. Introduces fixed calendar periods for cash reserve calculation replacing weekly cycles

Which of the above statements is/are correct?