Current affairs April 15, 16, 17(2025-04-18)

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How many of the following statements is/are NOT CORRECT in the context of the Supreme Court’s judgement on sub-categorisation within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
1. The Court held that sub-categorization is impermissible as it violates Article 341 and 342 of the Constitution.
2. Sub-categorization aims to ensure that the most marginalized groups within SCs and STs receive a fair share of affirmative action.
3. The judgment has disabled States and enabled only parliament to operationalize internal classification of SCs within the existing constitutional framework.
Select the correct answer using the code below:

Which of the following best describes the current concern of the European Union regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports?

Consider the following statements.
1. La Nina conditions are generally associated with stronger monsoons in India.
2. A positive IOD phase enhances rainfall over most parts of India.
3. IOD conditions always lead to below-normal rainfall over India.
How many of the above statements are correct? 

Article 26 of Indian constitution ensures

With reference to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, consider the following statements.
1. The pilgrimage was suspended after the COVID-19 pandemic and remained so due to tensions along the Line of Actual Control.
2. The talks regarding the resumption of the yatra are discussed between India, Nepal, Bhutan and China.
3. Traditionally, the Yatra has been conducted via the Lipulekh Pass and the Nathu La Pass.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) that was conceived to connect 

United States has implemented a broad range of tariffs affecting multiple sectors of Indian exports. How many of the following are those sectors?
1.Sea food
2.Automobiles
3.Gold and Jewellery
4.Iron and steel products
5.Pharmaceuticals

According to the recent UN report, which of the following countries has one of the highest rates of stunting in the world?