8th October 2024

Consider the following statements regarding the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM):
1. It originated as a movement to remove landmines from Waziristan and other tribal
areas.
2. The PTM has been critical of Pakistan's armed forces and their operations in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
3. The movement gained prominence after seeking justice for Naqeebullah Mehsud.
4. Pakistan's government has consistently supported the PTM's activities since its
inception.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Framework on Chemicals
Fund:
1. It was established during the fifth International Conference on Chemicals
Management (ICCM5) in Bonn, Germany.
2. The Fund provides financial support ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 USD for
projects.
3. Its Executive Board includes representatives from all United Nations regions.
4. The framework aims to eliminate highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture by
2030.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the diagnosis and management of
progeria:
1. Genetic testing for changes in the LMNA gene can confirm the diagnosis of
progeria.
2. Low-dose aspirin is often prescribed to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in
children with progeria.
3. Physical and occupational therapy are contraindicated in progeria patients due to
their fragile bone structure.
4. Dental problems are uncommon in children with progeria due to their accelerated
aging process.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the impact of judicial activism in India, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. It has led to stricter regulations on industries that pollute the environment through
cases like the Taj Trapezium Case.
2. Judicial activism has always been welcomed by all sections of society without
any criticism.
3. The judiciary's role in safeguarding democratic values has been limited to
interpreting existing laws without expanding their scope.
4. Judicial activism has been instrumental in protecting the rights of marginalised
sections through expansive interpretations of fundamental rights.
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Which of the following statements about India-Maldives economic relations is/are
correct?
1. India was the largest trade partner of Maldives in 2023.
2. The bilateral trade between India and Maldives exceeded $1 billion in 2023-24.
3. Indians formed the largest group of tourists visiting Maldives in 2023.
4. Approximately 50% of doctors and teachers in Maldives are Indian nationals.
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