Answer: c

Explanation:

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) on Wednesday accused the Indian security forces of helping the “Kuki militant groups” to wage war against the “Meitei revolutionary groups” in Myanmar. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) is a Naga separatist and militant group that operates in the northeastern part of India and northwest Myanmar. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

It was founded on January 31, 1980 by Isak Chisi Swu, Thuingaleng Muivah and S.S. Khaplang. Its main goal is to establish a sovereign Naga state called "Nagalim" that would include all Naga-inhabited areas. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

NSCN-IM signed a historic "Framework Agreement" with the Indian government in 2015. The agreement aims at finding a peaceful solution to the Naga issue by recognizing the unique history and culture of the Nagas. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland has been declared a terrorist organization in India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Hence, statement 3 is correct.b

Answer: c

Explanation:

Recently, the Indian Air Force conducted a test of BHISHM Cube for airdrop operations in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. BHISHM Cube is an indigenous mobile hospital developed by India. It is a component of Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

It aims to provide rapid and comprehensive medical aid during emergencies anywhere in the country. It is designed to treat up to 200 casualties, making it suitable for handling mass casualties. It is robust, waterproof and lightweight, ensuring durability and ease of deployment. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: b

Explanation:

Recently, the Indian Army has procured Russian Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence Systems under Emergency Procurements.  Igla-S is a Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORAD) developed by Russia. It serves as a portable, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile system. Hence statement 1 is correct.

It is designed to engage low-flying aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It provides a last line of defence for soldiers against aerial threats in battlefield scenarios. Indian Army has contracted Igla-S systems under Emergency Procurements (EP) to address critical air defence requirements. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: c

Explanation:

Recently, Electronics and IT Secretary S. Krishnan spoke at the Bharat 6G 2024 Conference in New Delhi, emphasizing the potential of 6G technology to bolster India's digital economy and productivity. 6G is the sixth-generation cellular network expected to operate in untapped radio frequencies, utilizing cognitive technologies like AI for communication multiple times faster than 5G. Hence, statement I is correct.

Applications of 6G technology include on-demand healthcare services, predictive agriculture systems, urban air mobility facilitation, transformative education methods, enhanced IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity and enabling new space exploration capabilities. Hence, statement II is incorrect.

Answer: d

Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which comes under the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, recently announced the selected participants for Stage 1 of the 'Sangam: Digital Twin with AI-Driven Insights Initiative'. This initiative utilises digital twin technology to develop accurate and dynamic models of physical environments. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

This approach facilitates real-time insights and predictive analytics, improving the efficiency and precision of infrastructure projects. The initiative integrates telecommunications, computational technologies, sensing, and imaging to create comprehensive digital replicas of physical assets. Its goal is to tackle complex challenges in infrastructure development effectively. Hence, statement 2 is correct.