Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the National Health Authority has achieved a significant milestone with the generation of over three crore tokens for Out-Patient Department (OPD) registrations through the ABHA-based Scan and Share service. The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) is a 14-digit unique number that links a person's health records. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The ABHA-based Scan and Share service was launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in October 2022. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

The main goal of ABHA is to create a unique health ID for individuals, enabling the digital linking of all their health records. It can also be linked to various healthcare benefits, including public health insurance schemes. For example, it can help maintain a child's medical history from birth, and it can help people avoid long lines at healthcare facilities. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

The National Health Authority (NHA) is the nodal agency responsible for implementing ABHA. Uttar Pradesh has generated the maximum tokens of around 93 lakh tokens, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir. Hence, statement 4 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, Nagi & Nakti Bird Sanctuaries have been recognized as wetlands under the Ramsar Convention. The Nagi-Nakti Bird Sanctuaries, also known as the Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary and so close to each other, are located in the Jamui district of Bihar. These are the human-made wetlands and vital habitat for migrating birds during the winter, from October to April. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

As per the Asiatic Waterbird Census (AWC) 2023, Nakti Bird Sanctuary recorded the highest number of birds, with a count of 7,844, followed by Nagi Bird Sanctuary, which reported 6,938 birds. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

The migratory birds turn up during the winters from places like Eurasia, Central Asia, the Arctic Circle, Russia and Northern China. Some of the most common resident birds include the Indian peafowl, common kingfisher and Indian grey hornbill. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development and the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat regarding the practice of Nata Pratha, where girls are sold, often by their own families, under the guise of illegal or child marriages. Nata Pratha (Relationship) is a cultural practice prevalent among tribal communities in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

It involves the selling of girls, usually by their families, under the pretext of illegal or child marriages. This custom allows men and women to live together without marriage as many times as they want. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: A

Explanation:

This year, India has elected 74 women to the Lok Sabha, which is four fewer than in 2019 but 52 more than in the first elections held in 1952. The percentage of women MPs in the Lower House is currently 13.63%, with 74 women MPs. However, this figure is notably lower than the proposed 33% reservation for women following the next delimitation exercise.

Examining the historical trend, in 1952, women comprised only 4.41% of the Lok Sabha. This figure saw a slight increase to over 6% in the 1962 elections, but it dropped below 4% in 1971. Since the 1970s, there has been a gradual but consistent increase in women’s representation. In 2009, it surpassed the 10% mark, reaching a peak of 14.36% in 2019.

Here, statements I and II both are correct and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I. Hence, option (a) is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, Seychelles has been invited along with other six countries (Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal) leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend. Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands nation in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km east of Kenya. It is located at the eastern edge of the Somali Sea. Seychelles shares maritime borders with island nations like Comoros, Madagascar and Mauritius. Victoria is the capital of Seychelles. The highest point in Seychelles is Morne Seychellois. Hence, option (a) is correct.