Consider the following statements regarding INS Mangrol, recently seen in the news:
1. It is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)
2. It is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft delivered to the Indian Navy under the indigenous programme.

Answer: (C)
INS Mangrol is the third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy. It features over 80% indigenous content anCd is specialized for hunting submarines in coastal, shallow waters.

Key Features and Capabilities
● Primary Mission: Detect, track, and destroy enemy submarines in littoral and shallow zones.
● Secondary Roles: Underwater surveillance, low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO), search and rescue, and mine-laying.
● Propulsion: Waterjet propulsion systems designed for high maneuverability.
● Armament & Sensors: State-of-the-art shallow-water sonars, advanced radars, lightweight torpedoes, and indigenous anti-submarine rocket.

Consider the following statements with reference to Adjournment and Prorogation of Parliament:
1. Adjournment is ordered by the Presiding Officer of the House and suspends its sitting for a specified period.
2. Prorogation is formally done by the President under Article 85(2), on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
3. Both prorogation and adjournment bring the current session of Parliament to an end without dissolving the House.

Answer: (B)
Adjournment is the suspension of the sitting of a House for a specified period. It is ordered by the Presiding Officer of the respective House—the Speaker in the Lok Sabha and the Chairman in the Rajya Sabha. It does not bring the session to an end. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.

Under Article 85(2), th’e President has the constitutional power to prorogue the Houses of Parliament. In practice, the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. Prorogation formally brings a session of Parliament to an end. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.

Prorogation brings the current session to an end without dissolving the House. However, adjournment merely suspends a sitting and does not terminate the session. Therefore, both cannot be said to bring the current session to an end. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.

Therefore, Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

Consider the following description:
1. This is a biennial multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force.
2. It is conducted over the vast and sparsely populated areas of northern Australia.
3. The exercise emphasises night operations, interoperability and combat readiness.

Answer: (B)
● Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
● It is conducted over the vast and sparsely populated areas of northern Australia, providing realistic conditions for large-scale air operations.
● The exercise focuses on air combat training, night operations, interoperability and combat readiness of participating air forces.

Why are the other options incorrect?
● Exercise Udara Shakti: A bilateral air exercise between India and Malaysia, aimed at enhancing air-combat cooperation and interoperability.
● Exercise Kakadu: An Australian-hosted multinational maritime exercise, primarily involving naval forces.
● Exercise Garuda: A bilateral air exercise between India and France, rather than a multinational exercise hosted by Australia.

Consider the following statements regarding the International Film Festival of India (IFFI):
1. It was established in 1952 and is regarded as Asia's oldest international film festival.
2. It is organized annually by the National Film Development Corporation of India.
3. The Golden Peacock Award is the festival's highest honour, presented to the Best Film.

Answer: (D)
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was established in 1952 under the patronage of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and is historically recognized as Asia's oldest international film festival. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The festival is organized annually as a joint venture by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) (under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India) alongside the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) and the Indian film industry. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The Golden Peacock Award is indeed the highest competitive honor at IFFI, presented annually to the Best Film, with the cash prize shared equally between the director and the producer. Hence Statement 3 is correct.

Therefore , option D is the correct answer.

Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information:
1. It originates in the Brahmagiri Hills of Karnataka.
2. It flows mainly through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
3. It forms a delta before entering the Bay of Bengal.
4. Its basin extends into parts of Kerala and Puducherry.
5. Its important tributaries include Kabini, Bhavani, Amaravati and Hemavati.