Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, a Delhi court suspended the sentence awarded to social activist Medha Patkar, known for the Narmada Bachao Andolan, in a criminal defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant-Governor. The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) is a social movement in India that began in 1985 to oppose the construction of large dams on the Narmada River. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The goals of this andolan were to stop construction on the dams, especially the Sardar Sarovar Dam and to demand transparency from the government and funding sources, particularly the World Bank. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

The movement was led by Medha Patkar, an Indian social activist, along with native tribals, farmers, environmentalists and human rights activists. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

According to Brazil's health ministry, two individuals in the state of Bahia have become the first people in the country to die from Oropouche fever. Oropouche virus (OROV), a member of the Bunyaviridae family, genus Orthobunyavirus. This virus spread through bites from infected midges (primarily Culicoides paraensis) and mosquitoes. symptoms of this fever include sudden onset of high fever, headache, muscle pain (myalgia), joint pain (arthralgia) and nausea and vomiting. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav launched Ideas4LiFE at IIT Delhi. Ideas4LiFE is an online portal to invite ideas and innovations for products and services that can encourage environmentally friendly lifestyles. The initiative aims to encourage and motivate students, faculty and research scholars to contribute their innovative ideas to the global initiative of Mission LiFE. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister of India, approved amendments for procuring 31 MQ-9B HALE UAVs from General Atomics of the U.S. The MQ-9B, also known as the Predator B or MQ-9 Reaper, is a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Hence, statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

MQ-9B  is a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drone that can fly for over 40 hours using a satellite and is designed for long-endurance missions. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

MQ-9B drone can be used for a variety of purposes, including: Offensive missions, Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Intelligence operations. Hence, statement 5 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, an Amoebic brain infection has been confirmed in a four-year-old boy in Kerala. Amoebic brain infection, also known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Amoebic brain infection is a severe and often fatal disease caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri, also known as the "brain-eating amoeba". The amoeba lives in warm freshwater environments. Its symptoms include headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. Hence, statement 2 is correct.