Answer: A

Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (PMTBMBA) was launched on September 9, 2022 by President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu.

Thus first statement is incorrect.

This program aims to eliminate TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global goal to end TB by 2030. Thus second statement is correct. 

It was  National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) that was first articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Delhi End TB Summit in March 2018.Thus third statement is incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

India was among the first countries to recognize the Maldives following its independence in 1965, establishing a strong diplomatic relationship. This partnership has been marked by India's consistent crisis response, providing timely assistance during significant events such as the 1988 coup attempt, the 2004 tsunami, and the 2014 water crisis. Thus first statement is incorrect.

A comprehensive Action Plan was signed in 2016, under which India trains about 70% of the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF). Thus second statement is correct.

India became the Maldives' second-largest trade partner in 2022 and the largest in 2023, with bilateral trade nearing $1 billion in 2023-24. Additionally, India provided a $100 million aid package and signed a Currency Swap Agreement in December 2022, further enhancing their economic ties. Thus third statement is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Model Prison Manual 2016 focuses on rehabilitation, skill-building, and vocational training for prisoners, providing them with opportunities for personal growth and development. This manual serves as a guide for states to reform and improve prison administration. Thus first statement is correct.

On the other hand, Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023, addresses the need for prison reforms, ensuring equitable distribution of prison work and eliminating caste-based discrimination. Thus second statement is correct.

The Model Prison Manual 2016 and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023, are two significant initiatives aimed at transforming the Indian prison system. Thus third statement is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has estimated that one in five individuals is at risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. In 2022 alone, 20 million new cancer cases and 9.74 million cancer-related deaths were reported globally. By 2045, these figures are projected to rise to 32 million cases and 16 million deaths, with Asia accounting for nearly half of the global cancer burden. Thus first statement is correct.

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body's cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Thus second statement is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) will launch its first overseas campus at the India Pavilion in Expo City, Dubai, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Expected to begin operations in early 2025, the campus will initially offer short- and medium-term training programs, followed by the MBA (International Business) program.