Answer: D

Explanation:

Today on July 26, 2024, the Prime Minister of India marked the 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas by paying tribute to 545 martyrs, honoring India's "brave heroes" from the Kargil War. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated annually on July 26. The day commemorates the victory of the Indian armed forces in the Kargil War fought against Pakistan in 1999. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The year 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. India launched Operation Vijay on May 3, 1999, to reclaim the occupied territory. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.

The Kargil War, also known as the Kargil conflict, took place from May to July 1999 along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. India and Pakistan signed the Lahore Agreement in 1999 to resolve the Kashmir issue peacefully. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the July 31 deadline for filing income tax (I-T) returns is unlikely to be extended, as the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has addressed portal glitches by enhancing its back-end capacity to handle the increased workload. The Central Board of Direct Taxes is a part of Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It is a statutory authority, established under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes deals with the task of formulation of policies related to the levy and collection of Customs, Central Excise duties, Central Goods & Services Tax and IGST. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes is headed by a Chairman and comprises six ex-officio Special Secretary members. The Chairman coordinates the Central of Board Direct Taxes, with each member assigned a specialized function and both are selected from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, heavy rainfall in Pune district, Maharashtra, caused the Mutha river to overflow, resulting deaths, injuries and widespread flooding in low-lying areas. The Mutha River is a river in western Maharashtra that originates in the Western Ghats and flows east into the city of Pune, where it merges with the Mula River. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Mutha river has two tributaries, the Ambi and Moshi, which both drain into the Mutha upstream of the Khadakwasla dam, the first dam built on the river in 1880 by the British. After merging with the Mula River, the Mutha River continues as the Mula-Mutha River, which eventually flows into the Bhima River, a tributary of the Krishna River that empties into the Bay of Bengal. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Today on 26^th of July 2024, the Prime Minister of India will virtually initiate the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project in Ladakh. The Shinkun La Tunnel is situated in the Ladakh region of India, specifically in the Zanskar Valley. The Shinkun La Tunnel is a 4.1 km motorable twin-tube tunnel that will be constructed under the 15,580 ft. high Shinku-La Pass, connecting Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul Valley to Ladakh's Zanskar Valley. Hence, statement I is incorrect.

The tunnel will be part of the Nimu-Padam-Darcha Road link and is being built by the Border Roads Organization (BRO). Upon completion, the Shinkun La Tunnel will be the highest tunnel in the world, providing all-weather connectivity to Leh. Hence, statement II is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, heavy rain and water release from dams have increased the flow at the Bharachukki Falls. Bharachukki Falls is a 69-meter waterfall in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka, that is the part of the Shivanasamudra Falls cluster. The Kaveri River creates the falls as it flows down a 75-meter gorge and splits into two branches that encircle the island town of Shivanasamudra. Bharachukki Falls, along with the 90-meter Gaganachukki Falls in Malavalli, form the Shivanasamudra Falls, which mark the boundary between the Chamarajanagara and Mandya districts. Hence, option (c) is correct.