Answer: A

Explanation:

1.   More than 60% of the world’s elephant population is in India — Correct. India hosts over 60% of the world’s Asian elephant population, as per the 2017 Elephant Census.

2.   Asian elephants are listed as “Critically endangered” on the IUCN Red List of threatened species — Incorrect. Asian elephants are listed as Endangered, not "Critically Endangered," on the IUCN Red List.

3.   Elephant is the Natural Heritage Animal of India — Correct. The Indian government declared the elephant as the National Heritage Animal in 2010.

Answer: B

Explanation:

1.   Lymphatic Filariasis is caused by parasitic nematodes of the Filarioidea family and spreads through the bite of infected mosquitoes — Correct. Lymphatic Filariasis is caused by parasitic roundworms in the Filarioidea family, transmitted through mosquito bites.

2.   The National Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign aims to distribute anti-filariasis drugs door-to-door to prevent the spread of LF — Correct. The MDA campaign involves distributing anti-filariasis drugs door-to-door in LF-affected areas to prevent the spread of the disease.

3.   The MDA campaign covers only the states of Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Gujarat — Incorrect. The MDA campaign covers 13 states: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

4.   The main drugs used in the MDA campaign include Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (DEC), Albendazole, and Ivermectin — Correct. The MDA campaign uses drugs like DEC, Albendazole, and Ivermectin, depending on the regimen.

Answer: A

Explanation:

1.   The AI Action Summit concluded with the signing of the “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet” statement by over 50 countries, including India, China, and the European Commission — Correct. The statement was signed by over 50 countries, including India, China, and the European Commission.

2.   The U.S. and the U.K. were signatories to the “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) for People and the Planet” statement — Incorrect. The U.S. and the U.K. abstained from joining the statement.

3.   India was a founding member of the Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable AI, launched by France in collaboration with UNEP & ITU — Correct. India is a founding member of the Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable AI.

4.   The Paris Declaration on Maintaining Human Control in AI-enabled Weapon Systems was endorsed by India — Incorrect. India did not endorse this declaration.

Answer: D

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct because the Bill does streamline the immigration process by replacing outdated laws and introducing stronger enforcement measures, but institutions like universities and hospitals will face new responsibilities that could increase their administrative burden.


• Statement 2 is correct because the Bill’s stricter penalties, such as fines for unauthorized entry and fake passport use, are indeed aimed at deterring illegal immigration and ensuring better enforcement of immigration laws.


• Statement 3 is correct because the Bill places responsibilities on institutions like universities and hospitals, and airlines and shipping companies, ensure compliance with immigration rules when admitting foreign nationals


• Statement 4is correct because the Bill modernizes the immigration process and consolidates several outdated laws into a single, more efficient framework, aiming to align with global standards.

Answer: B

Explanation:

A void marriage is considered invalid from the outset and has no legal standing or effect.