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Which of the following pairs regarding Nobel Prize categories, 2026 Laureates, and their respective awarding institutions is/are correctly matched?

Physiology or Medicine: Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel — Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet
Chemistry: Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai — Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Peace: Navanethem "Navi" Pillay — Swedish Academy

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Pair 1 is correctly matched: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet.
Pair 2 is correctly matched: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Navanethem "Navi" Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel Committee (Oslo), not the Swedish Academy. The Swedish Academy awards the Literature prize.

MP Transco recently received an award for its showcase of modern communication and monitoring technologies. Which of the following were part of their prize-winning exhibit?

A
5G-enabled thermal power monitoring and coal gasification.
B
Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) and SCADA systems.
C
Nuclear fusion reactor models for rural electrification.
D
Traditional AIS systems exclusively, rejecting GIS for cost-efficiency.

Explanation

The source explicitly lists Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) and SCADA systems as technical models showcased by MP Transco at the 13th State-Level Science Fair.

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory chaired by Navi Pillay:

The commission concluded in September 2025 that Israel was guilty of genocidal acts in Gaza under the Genocide Convention.
The commission report named Israeli political and military leadership as having incited the commission of genocide.
The findings were formally endorsed and accepted without objection by the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The UN independent commission chaired by Navi Pillay published findings in September 2025 concluding that Israel committed acts meeting the criteria of the Genocide Convention in Gaza.
Statement 2 is correct: The report specifically stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant had incited genocide.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Israel refused to cooperate with the commission, rejected its findings as "scandalous", and furiously criticized Pillay's Nobel award, calling it a "grotesque weaponization" of the prize.

With reference to international judicial organs mentioned in recent global affairs, consider the following statements:

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a United Nations organ that adjudicates legal disputes between sovereign states.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of grave international crimes.
In 2026, the United States administration announced broad sanctions targeting the ICC as an institution to prevent prosecutions of US nationals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The ICJ is a primary UN judicial body that explicitly rules on legal disputes between states (such as the genocide case against Myanmar overseen by Judge Navi Pillay).
Statement 2 is correct: The ICC is an independent tribunal that investigates and prosecutes individual persons accused of grave international crimes.
Statement 3 is correct: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced broad new institutional sanctions against the ICC in October 2026 to ensure the court would never prosecute Americans, blocking ICC assets in the US and setting a six-month wind-down for business.

At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and “Blue Transformation”. Which of the following combinations about the “Four Betters” proposed by FAO for “Blue Transformation” is correct?

ABetter production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean
BBetter production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
CBetter coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life
DBetter estuaries, better nutrition, better environment and better mangrove vegetation

With reference to the Nobel Peace Prize 2026 and the contributions of laureate Navi Pillay, consider the following statements:

Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm for promoting international law.
During her tenure on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, she contributed to the historic Akayesu judgment, which established rape and sexual violence as weapons of war and acts of genocide.
Prior to her international judicial career, she defended anti-apartheid leaders, including Nelson Mandela, in South Africa.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Nobel Peace Prize is decided and awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo, Norway, not by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. All other Nobel Prizes are announced from Stockholm, but Peace is uniquely awarded in Oslo.
Statement 2 is correct: Yasmin Sooka noted that Navi Pillay played a pioneering role in the 1998 Akayesu judgment (International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda), which found Jean-Paul Akayesu guilty and established that rape and sexual violence can constitute weapons of war and acts of genocide.
Statement 3 is correct: The Nobel Committee specifically highlighted Pillay's early career work defending Nelson Mandela and other activists under South Africa's apartheid regime.

With reference to the development of Ujjain ahead of Simhastha 2028, consider the following statements:

Ujjain recorded over 8.40 crore tourist arrivals in 2025, topping the list of destinations in Madhya Pradesh.
The "Ujjain Darshan Service" provides a 27.01-km circuit using electric, zero-emission buses at a fixed fare of Rs 200.
The state government has decommissioned the PM e-bus service in Ujjain to focus exclusively on metro rail connectivity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; Ujjain attracted 8.40 crore tourists, and the Ujjain Darshan Service features the specific 27.01-km route and Rs 200 fare mentioned in the text. Statement 3 is incorrect; the PM e-bus service was recently launched, not decommissioned.

Consider the following statements regarding the World Boxing U-19 Championships held in Budva, Montenegro:

Boxer Aditya became the first Indian male boxer to secure a medal at the World Boxing U-19 Championships by advancing to the 55-kg category semifinals.
Female boxers Megha Sheokand and Prachi Tokas also assured medals for India by entering the semifinals in their respective weight categories.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Aditya defeated Italy’s Tommaso Orlando 5-0 to reach the 55-kg semifinals, securing India’s first male medal at the U-19 World Championships.
Statement 2 is correct: Megha Sheokand (women’s 80-kg) and Prachi Tokas (women’s 57-kg) also reached the semifinals, assuring medals in both women's categories.
Why other options are incorrect: Both statements are factually correct; therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

Consider the following recent developments in international and domestic sports:

The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 were inaugurated in Ahmedabad.
Shefali Verma and Shubman Gill were named ICC Women’s and Men’s Player of the Month for September 2026.
India's Anandkumar won a bronze medal in the 500-metre sprint at the World Skate Games.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 were inaugurated in Ahmedabad on October 12, 2026.
Statement 2 is correct: ICC officially declared Shefali Verma and Shubman Gill as the Women’s and Men’s Player of the Month for September 2026.
Statement 3 is correct: Anandkumar secured the bronze medal in the 500-metre sprint event at the World Skate Games.
Why other options are incorrect: Options (a), (b), and (c) omit one or more true sports milestones detailed in the bulletin.

10.

As of Day 13 of the 2026 Asian Games, what was India’s standing in the overall medal tally?

A
1st rank with 151 gold medals.
B
3rd rank with 103 total medals.
C
8th rank with a total of 60 medals.
D
10th rank with 7 gold medals.

Explanation

Despite a strong performance and a total of 60 medals (10 Gold, 21 Silver, 29 Bronze), India was ranked 8th. The tally was led by China (1st), followed by Japan and Korea. Understanding that rank is primarily determined by Gold medal count is essential for interpreting international sporting tables.

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