Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed against the release of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency. The Central Board of Film Certification, also known as the Censor Board, is a statutory body in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Central Board of Film Certification regulates the public exhibition of films in accordance with the Cinematograph Act of 1952, the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules of 1983 and guidelines from the Central Government. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Film certifications include U (Universal), U/A (Universal with adult supervision for children under 12), A (Adults only) and S (Special categories like doctors and farmers). Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved seven major schemes for the agriculture sector with a total outlay of ₹14,235.30 crore, with the most significant being the 'Digital Agriculture Mission'. The Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) is a government initiative to create digital infrastructure for the agriculture sector. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Digital Agriculture Mission was originally scheduled to launch in 2021-22, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The mission is expected to be rolled out over the next two years (till 2025-26), with a budgetary allocation of Rs 28,00 crore. Hence, statement 2 is also correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, a delayed response by an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal (PoSH) Act forced a PhD student in Delhi to abandon her studies. The Internal Complaints Committee is a committee that addresses complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace, including at universities. It is mandated by the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, also known as the POSH Act. It has powers similar to a civil court and its inquiry process follows the principles of natural justice. Here, statements I and II both are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of statement I. Hence, option (a) is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, the Central Water Commission (CWC) approved Kerala's demand for a safety review of the 129-year-old Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki, Kerala. The Central Water Commission (CWC) is a government body that is responsible for the sustainable development and management of India's water resources. It was established in 1945 by the Government on the advice of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Mullaperiyar Dam, a masonry gravity dam is located in Kerala. It was constructed across the Periyar River. The dam is owned and operated by the state of Tamil Nadu under a lease agreement with the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. The lease agreement, signed in 1886, is a source of contention between Kerala and Tamil Nadu due to concerns over dam safety and water sharing. It was constructed with limestone and “Surkhi" (burnt brick powder and a mixture of sugar and calcium oxide). Hence, statements 1, 2 and 4 are incorrect while statement 3 is correct.