Q1. The Nritya Kalanidhi award presented to Urmila Satyanarayanan recognizes which of the following?
- Her artistic excellence in Bharatanatyam
- Her lifelong commitment to preserving and propagating Bharatanatyam
- Her achievement in blending Indian and Japanese dance forms
Select the correct answer:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: 1. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct:
The award acknowledges Urmila’s artistic excellence in Bharatanatyam.
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Statement 2 is correct:
It also recognizes her lifelong dedication to preserving and propagating the art form.
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Statement 3 is incorrect:
While Japanese dance was discussed at the ceremony, Urmila’s award was not for blending Indian and Japanese forms; it honored her contributions specifically to Bharatanatyam.
Q2. With reference to India’s Suryastra rocket launcher system, consider the following statements:
- It is India’s first Made in India universal multi-calibre rocket launcher.
- It has a maximum strike range of 500 km.
- The system can engage multiple targets simultaneously with high precision.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: 2. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: Suryastra is indeed India’s first Made in India universal multi-calibre rocket launcher.
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Statement 2 is incorrect: Its strike range is up to 300 km, not 500 km.
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Statement 3 is correct: The system is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously at varying ranges with high precision (CEP < 5 metres).
Q3. With reference to India’s Live Events Development Cell (LEDC), consider the following statements:
- It was constituted in July 2025 under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- The LEDC serves as a single-window facilitation mechanism for the live events industry.
- It focuses only on musical concerts and does not cover theatre or sports events.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: 1. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The LEDC was constituted in July 2025 by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
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Statement 2 is correct: It acts as a single-window facilitation mechanism, bringing together government, industry associations, music rights societies, and event companies.
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Statement 3 is incorrect: The LEDC covers the entire live events sector, including musical concerts, theatre, and sports events, not just music.
Q4. Why is the “Golden Hour” considered critical in road accident cases, as highlighted in the Rah-Veer initiative?
- It is the time period during which police investigation must be completed
- It refers to the first hour after injury when medical intervention is most effective
- It is the period when hospitals are legally required to offer free treatment
- It marks the deadline for filing an FIR related to the accident
Correct Option: 2. It refers to the first hour after injury when medical intervention is most effective
Explanation:
The Golden Hour as the first hour after a serious injury, during which prompt medical care can significantly reduce the risk of death, permanent disability, and long-term trauma. Many accident fatalities occur because help does not arrive in this critical window. The Rah-Veer initiative emphasizes rapid action by bystanders to ensure victims reach medical facilities during this life-saving period. The other options are incorrect as they relate to procedural or legal timelines not associated with the Golden Hour concept.
Q5. Under the Rah-Veer (Good Samaritan) Scheme, which of the following incentives is provided to individuals who help accident victims receive medical attention during the Golden Hour?
- Free lifetime medical insurance and priority government employment
- ₹10,000 compensation and exemption from future legal proceedings
- ₹25,000 reward along with a Certificate of Appreciation, up to five times a year
- Reimbursement of all expenses incurred during hospital treatment
Correct Option: 3. ₹25,000 reward along with a Certificate of Appreciation, up to five times a year.
Explanation:
The Rah-Veer (Good Samaritan) Scheme recognizes and rewards individuals who act promptly to help accident victims during the Golden Hour. Eligible Rah-Veers receive a financial reward of ₹25,000 along with a Certificate of Appreciation, and this recognition can be awarded up to five times in a year for repeated acts of bravery. The scheme focuses on encouragement and recognition, not employment benefits, insurance coverage, or reimbursement of medical expenses, making options 1, 2, and 4 incorrect.