Answer: A

Explanation:

Option A: Correct. The primary objective of the AL-NAJAH 5 exercise is to strengthen military cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman. It is being conducted at the Rabkoot Training Area in Oman from 13th to 26th September 2024. The training includes various activities such as combat first aid, casualty evacuation, and counter-drone drills.

Option B: Incorrect. While India and Oman do conduct naval exercises, AL-NAJAH 5 is specifically an army joint exercise and is not taking place in the Arabian Sea but at the Rabkoot Training Area.

Option C: Incorrect. AL-NAJAH 5 is not focused on showcasing new military technology, but rather on training and cooperation in various operational and tactical fields.

Option D: Incorrect. AL-NAJAH 5 is not a diplomatic event for peace talks but a military exercise aimed at improving tactical coordination and field operations. Also, it is being conducted in Oman, not New Delhi.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Option A: Incorrect. MGNREGS guarantees 100 days of unskilled manual work, not skilled work, to rural households.

Option B: Incorrect. MGNREGS mandates that one-third (33%) of the beneficiaries should be women, not 50%.

Option C: Correct. MGNREGS legally guarantees employment within 15 days of the application and mandates a social audit of all executed works for transparency and accountability.

Option D: Incorrect. MGNREGS is monitored by the Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with state governments, ensuring a coordinated implementation of the scheme at both central and state levels.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Option A: Incorrect. Shukrayaan 1 is focused on Venus, but Venus does not have a moon. The mission will study Venus's geological composition, atmosphere, and its interaction with the Sun, not in 2030 but in 2028.

Option B: Correct. The main objectives of Shukrayaan 1 are to investigate Venus's geological composition, surface features, and dense atmosphere. The mission is planned for launch in 2028.

Option C: Incorrect. While Shukrayaan 1 will use radar instruments for mapping, the mission is planned for 2028, not 2025.

Option D: Incorrect. Shukrayaan 1 aims to study the atmosphere and geology of Venus. Although it might contribute to understanding the potential for life, the mission's primary goal is not to detect life directly. The launch is set for 2028, not 2026.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Option A: Incorrect. The unemployment rate has remained stable, and there is no significant job growth in the manufacturing sector.

Option B: Correct. The PLFS report highlights a minor increase in agricultural employment, but no growth in the manufacturing sector has been observed.

Option C: Incorrect. The unemployment rate remains stable, and the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) has increased, especially in rural areas.

Option D: Incorrect. The report shows a stable unemployment rate, and there is no mention of an increase in urban unemployment. Instead, there is a minor shift in employment back to agriculture.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Option A: Incorrect. The CAG conducts audits after expenditures have occurred, and does not have authority to audit transactions before they take place, limiting its proactive control.

Option B: Incorrect. The CAG submits audit reports to the President, who in turn presents them to Parliament. It does not bypass the President.

Option C: Correct. The CAG is responsible for ensuring financial accountability by conducting audits of government accounts and submitting reports to the President, who then presents them to Parliament for review.

Option D: Incorrect. The CAG serves a term of 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first. The CAG can be removed following a process similar to the removal of a Supreme Court judge, not by a parliamentary committee.