25 Jul, 2025

1. Which of the following statements regarding the Palna Scheme are correct?

  1. It provides crèche facilities only for working mothers in the organized sector.
  2. It is part of the Samarthya vertical under Mission Shakti.
  3. Anganwadi-cum-Crèches (AWCCs) operate under this scheme.

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2. Preah Vihear Temple, often in news, is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

3. The Long-Billed Bush Warbler was recently spotted in India after decades. Consider the following features about the species:

  1. It is listed as "Endangered" on the IUCN Red List.
  2. Its habitat is generally found in low-altitude wetlands.
  3. It is known for its insect-like clicking call.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following are potential global impacts of the U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO in 2025?

  1. Rise in China’s influence in multilateral cultural diplomacy
  2. Weakening of multilateral cooperation mechanisms
  3. Increased U.S. funding for other UN bodies

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5. Which of the following factors contributed to the outbreak of the Paika Rebellion in 1817?

  1. Confiscation of rent-free lands under British rule
  2. Monopoly over salt trade by the British
  3. Restoration of King Mukunda Deva II’s territories by the British

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