Answer: C

Explanation:

Today, on 28th of September, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment will inaugurate the 20th Divya Kala Mela in Pune, Maharashtra. The Divya Kala Mela is a government-organized event that showcases the products and craftsmanship of people with disabilities (PwD).  It aims to provide a larger platform for Divyang artisans to market and promote their products, fostering their economic empowerment. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, organizes the event. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, the Directorate General of Quality Assurance under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence celebrated 68th DGQA day. The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) is an Inter-Service Organisation organization that ensures the quality of defense equipment and stores for the Indian Armed Forces. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Directorate General of Quality Assurance also ensures Documentation, Codification and Standardisation Action for minimizing the variety of components and equipment. It functions under the Department of Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

This Organisation is structured into eleven Technical Directorates, two-tiered for functional purposes, with additional Proof Establishments in Armament Discipline for weapons and ammunition testing. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, the GST Council set up a 10-member Group of Ministers to determine the taxation framework for luxury, sin and demerit goods after the compensation cess ends in March 2026. The GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A (1) of the Indian Constitution by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Hence, statement I is incorrect.

The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and includes the Union Minister of State for Finance and the Finance Ministers of all the states. Article 279A (5) mandates that the Council recommends the date for levying GST on petroleum products and aviation turbine fuel. Hence, statement II is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, Mediterranean Shipping Company’s Anna, one of the world’s largest container ships, docked at Vizhinjam International Seaport, Thiruvananthapuram, marking increased activity at the port in the past month. The Vizhinjam International Seaport is a major project in India's maritime sector, and is being developed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The port is India’s first deepwater container transshipment port, located near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The construction of the port began in December 2015 and is progressing towards completion. The port has state-of-the-art infrastructure to handle Megamax container ships. Hence, statements 3 and 4 are correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

India has ascended 42 positions in the Global Innovation Index over the past nine years, currently ranking 39th globally. China, Türkiye, India, Viet Nam and the Philippines are the fastest 10-year climbers. The Global Innovation Index (GII) was established in 2007 with the goal of shaping innovation measurement and influencing economic policymaking. The Global Innovation Index is co-published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Cornell University and INSEAD Business School. Hence, statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.