Answer: C

Explanation:

The new Council of Ministers has sworn in after the elections. The Union Council of Ministers (CoM), also known as the Central Council of Ministers (CoM), is part of the executive branch of the Union Government. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Council of Ministers is the real executive authority under the Parliamentary System of Government as provided by the Indian Constitution. It serves as the principal advisory body to the President of India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Article 74 of the Constitution says that there shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who 'shall', in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice. However, the President is bound to act in accordance with advice tendered after such reconsideration. The advice tendered by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any court. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Indian diaspora curated a unique art showcase on Paramount classics in United Arab Emirates. The "Retro Revival" exhibition is organized by the PaintBrush Art Community, a collective of Indian diaspora artists in the UAE. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The exhibition features the works of 22 artists from 8 different countries. A total of 26 artworks are showcased in this exhibition. The theme of the exhibition is to pay homage to iconic Paramount movies from Hollywood’s golden era. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Narendra Modi was appointed as Prime Minister at a swearing-in ceremony on Sunday (April 9, 2024) evening. The oath underscores the office-bearer's loyalty to the Constitution and commitment to perform their duties with integrity and faithfulness. Article 60 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the Oath or affirmation by the President. The President swears to "faithfully execute the office of President (or discharge the functions of the President) of India" and to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law" while devoting themselves to the service and well-being of the people of India. Hence, statement I is correct.

Third Schedule of the Indian constitution Includes oaths for the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, state ministers, Members of Parliament and Members of State Legislatures. The oath of Secrecy is also included in the Third Schedule. Hence, statement II is correct.

Here, statement I and II both are correct and statementII is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. Hence, option (b) is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Ministry and IRDAI are launching the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX), a digital platform connecting insurance companies, healthcare providers, and government insurance scheme administrators. The National Health Claim Exchange serves as a gateway for exchanging claims-related information among insurance companies, healthcare providers and government insurance scheme administrators. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

National Health Claim Exchange enhances seamless interoperability of health claims processing, increasing efficiency and transparency in the insurance industry. Currently, twelve insurance companies and one enhance seamless interoperability of health claims processing Third Party Administrator (TPA) have integrated with National Health Claim Exchange. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The hydrogen line is a specific wavelength of electromagnetic radiation emitted by hydrogen atoms. Each hydrogen atom consists of one proton and one electron. The spins of both particles (proton and electron) are pointed in the same direction (either both up or both down). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The atom emits electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 21 cm when the electron flips its spin from anti-aligned to aligned. The hydrogen line was discovered in 1951 and the discovery of the hydrogen line transformed the field of radio astronomy. This discovery allowed scientists to detect clouds of cold, neutral hydrogen atomic gas in interstellar space. Hence, statement 2 is correct.