1. With reference to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It explicitly brings mineral-bearing lands under Union regulatory control.
2. It completely prohibits States from imposing any levy on mineral rights under all circumstances.
3. It empowers the Centre to prescribe conditions or restrictions concerning future State levies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 3 only
• 2 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 1, 2 and 3

2. With reference to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to change the official name of the State from Kerala to Keralam.
2. The Bill amends the First and Fourth Schedules of the Constitution.
3. The views of the Kerala Legislative Assembly are constitutionally binding on Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 only
• 1, 2 and 3

3. With reference to the CBDC-based food subsidy mechanism under PMGKAY, consider the following statements:

1. Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli are the first Union Territories to implement the mechanism for all eligible beneficiaries.
2. Subsidies are credited into CBDC wallets rather than conventional bank accounts.
3. The digital tokens can be programmed for specified purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

4. Consider the following statements about India's e-Visa system:

1. It was launched in 2014.
2. It initially involved Electronic Travel Authorisation for citizens of 43 countries.
3. It has subsequently expanded to 172 countries.
4. It is restricted exclusively to tourism-related travel.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 2 and 4 only
• 1, 3 and 4 only

5. With reference to the PRASAD/PRASHAD Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
2. It aims at integrated development of identified pilgrimage and spiritual heritage destinations.
3. Financial assistance is provided to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations for approved infrastructure projects.
4. It is administered by the Ministry of Culture.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2 only
• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 2, 3 and 4 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4