Current affairs April 1(2025-04-02)

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Consider the following statements regarding Article 15(5) of the Indian Constitution
1. Article 15(5) was introduced through the 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005.
2. It empowers the State to make special provisions for SCs, STs, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), including in private educational institutions.
3. Minority educational institutions are also included under Article 15(5) for implementing reservation policies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are correct regarding “mansabdars in Mughals regime”?
1. In Akbar’s reign there were 29 mansabdars with a rank of 5,000 zat.
2. By Aurangzeb’s reign the number of mansabdars had increased to 79.  
3. The mansabdar’s military responsibilities required him to maintain a specified number of cavalrymen.

With reference to the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA), consider the following statements

1. The FRA recognizes and vests forest rights in both Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers.
2. Gram Sabhas play a key role in the process of recognizing forest rights under the Act.
3. Satellite imagery is the primary legally mandated tool for verifying forest land claims under FRA.
4. The Supreme Court had once ordered eviction of individuals whose FRA claims had been rejected.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to disability pension in the Indian Armed Forces, consider the following statements:
1. Disability pension is granted only if an injury or disease occurs during combat operations.
2. The Armed Forces Tribunal has the authority to adjudicate disputes regarding disability pensions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the governance of the Arctic region, consider the following statements:
1. The Arctic Council is an international body responsible for protecting the environment and conducting scientific research in the Arctic.
2. All waters in the Arctic fall under the sovereignty of the eight Arctic nations.
3. The eight Arctic nations can exploit resources within their Exclusive Economic Zones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many of the following are considered minority groups in Syria?
1. Christian
2. Druze
3. Kurd
4. Alawite
Select the correct answer: