On February 27, the Supreme Court issues notice to Patanjali Ayurveda for advertising products that claim to cure chronic conditions. We will solve one question. 

Consider the following statements. 

1. The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 (DMRA) is the only Act in India to regulate false medical advertisements in India. 

2. As per the DMRA, advertisements of drugs for the treatment of certain diseases which can be only cured by Ayurveda is promoted. 

Select the correct code. 

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Consider the following statements. 

1. India has ratified Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. 

2. Presently. India is a member of the committee that monitors implementation of the above-mentioned Convention. 

Select the correct code. 

Consider the following pairs. 

1. India’s first indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR): Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu 

2. ‘Gevra Mine’ Set to become the largest coal mine in Asia: Karnataka 

Select the correct pairs. 

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The selection committee to recommend the name of chairperson and members of Lokpal is: 

Consider the following statements regarding Adaptation Fund (AF). 

1. It was set up under the Kyoto Protocol of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 

2. NABARD has been accredited as National Implementing Entity (NIE) for Adaptation Fund. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

With respect to Central Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India, consider the following statements. 

1. The board is appointed by the Government of India as per the provisions of the RBI Act,1934. 

2. The Governor and a Deputy Governors are eligible for reappointment. 

3. The Governor and Deputy Governors shall receive such salaries and allowances as determined by the Central Board, with the approval of the Central Government. 

How many of the above statements is/are correct? 

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With respect to Technical Textiles, consider the following statements. 

1. Technical textiles are textiles materials manufactured primarily for technical performance and functional properties rather than aesthetic characteristics. 

2. They are manufactured using natural as well as man-made fibres. 

3. To penetrate globally in technical textiles, National Technical Textiles Mission has been approved from FY 2020-21 to 2023-24 in India. 

How many of the above statements is/are correct? 

For Supreme Court to sit in places other than Delhi: 

Consider the following statements. 

1. The Constitution has given discretion to Parliament to modify the composition of a legislative council in the state legislature. 

2. Number of members of Legislative Councils vary from state to state. 

3. One-third of the members of the Legislative Council are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

With respect to Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) scheme, consider the following statements. 

1. Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs.10 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency. 

2. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education etc., 

3. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct?