Answer: A

Explanation:

Procedure for removal of judges of the Supreme Court or High Courts in India is laid down in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Thus statement 1 is incorrect.

The president is the final authority to remove the judge of High court when the motion for removal passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament. Thus statement 2 is incorrect.

The High court judge only removed from his post only on two grounds namely proved misbehaviour and incapacity. Proved misbehaviour and incapacity nowhere defined in the Indian Constitution. Thus statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Georgia became the 45^th country in the world which eradicated malaria form the Country as per WHO norms. Malaria continues to kill more than 600,000 people every year and cause over 240 million cases. Thus statement 1 is correct.

Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Thus statement 2 is correct.

There are five species of Plasmodium known to infect humans, causing malaria:

1.     P. falciparum – The most dangerous species, responsible for the majority of malaria-related deaths.

2.     P. vivax – The most widespread species, but generally less deadly.

3.     P. malariae – Less common and typically causes a milder form of the disease.

4.     P. ovale – Rarer and causes a relapsing form of malaria.

5.     P. knowlesi – A zoonotic species primarily found in Southeast Asia, can cause severe disease in humans.

Thus statement 3 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Supreme Court recent ruling has upheld the stringent provisions for bail under PMLA act. Thus statement 1 is correct.

Section 45 of the PMLA imposes strict conditions for granting bail to individuals accused of money laundering, not section 40 of PMLA act. Thus statement 2 is incorrect.

Money laundering is the process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by means of transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses. Thus statement 3 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025, and the state failed to form a new government.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Under President’s Rule, the elected Council of Ministers and the Chief Minister are dismissed, and the Governor assumes the administration of the state.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Manipur has the record for the most frequent imposition of President's Rule, having been imposed 11 times.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The TRUST initiative aims to reduce China's dominance in the critical minerals supply chain by promoting cooperation between India and the US in critical minerals, including lithium and rare earth elements (REEs).