Answer: B

Explanation:

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will inaugurate the second phase of the Government’s KIRTI program/initiative in New Delhi today on 19th July 2024.  The KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) Program is the first large-scale scouting and is a part of the Khelo India Scheme. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

This initiative aims to streamline the process of grassroots talent identification on a single platform. This program was launched in Chandigarh on 12th March 2024. The long-term vision of the KIRTI Program is for India to become a top 10 sports nation by 2036 and a top 5 sports nation by 2047. Hence, statements 2 and 3 both are incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the devotees were seen making vegetable garlands to decorate the Kanaka Durga temple for the Sakambari festival in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The Shakambari Devi festival is a three-day celebration that takes place at the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakambari Devi, an incarnation of the goddess Durga and is believed to bring rain, good harvests and plentiful vegetable yields. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Home Minister launched the MANAS Portal. The MANAS Portal (Madak Padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra) is a digital platform, launched during the 7th NCORD top-level meeting. The portal includes a toll-free number, 1933, a web portal, a mobile app and is available on the UMANG app. It aims to provide advice on de-addiction and rehabilitation and to facilitate the sharing of information on drug trafficking. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, the Kerala’s forests recorded 845 elephant deaths between 2015 and 2023, with

studies indicating an increasing trend in the death due to Haemorrhagic Disease. Haemorrhagic disease is a general term for bleeding disorders and can include viral infections that cause bleeding. Haemorrhagic diseases include Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (such as Ebola, Marburg, Lassa fever, and Dengue) and Non-Viral conditions (such as Haemophilia and Vitamin K deficiency). Hence, statement I is correct.

Causes of haemorrhagic disease include viral infections disrupting clotting, genetic disorders like Haemophilia affecting blood clotting and nutritional deficiencies such as Vitamin K deficiency. Common symptoms of this disease include bleeding from the gums, nosebleeds, easy bruising and internal bleeding, while severe cases can lead to uncontrolled bleeding, shock and organ failure. Hence, statement II is correct.

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

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, Ivory Coast joined the United Nations Water Convention, becoming the 10th African nation to do so. Ivory Coast, officially known as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa.  Ivory Coast shares its borders with Ghana to the east, Liberia and Guinea to the west, Mali and Burkina Faso to the north and Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the south. Yamoussoukro is the capital of Ivory Coast. The highest point in Ivory Coast is Mount Nimba which is the part of the Nimba Range, located along the border with Guinea and Liberia. Ivory Coast gained independence from France on August 7, 1960. Hence, option (c) is correct.