Correct Answer: (b) It was the first hull loss of a Dreamliner aircraft

Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect: The aircraft involved was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, not a 737.

• (b) Correct: This marks the first-ever hull loss of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, drawing global aviation attention.

• (c) Incorrect: No resignation was reported.

• (d) Incorrect: The black box was recovered from a nearby rooftop.

2. Correct Answer: (b) It allows declaration of wildlife trophies in custody

Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect: Section 40 focuses on declaration, not punishment.

• (b) Correct: It requires those possessing trophies or animal articles to declare them. Kerala has sought a fresh opportunity for declarations.

• (c) Incorrect: The law provides fines and jail, not death penalty.

(d) Incorrect: Inheritance is permitted if declared properly.

Correct Answer: (b) India called for early restoration of peace and avoided alignment

Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect: India maintained neutrality and did not explicitly support Israel.

• (b) Correct: India urged peace and abstained to remain non-aligned in the conflict.

• (c) Incorrect: No specific voting against Iran was recorded.

(d) Incorrect: India participated in the session but chose to abstain.

Correct Answer: (b) Vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral house in Bangladesh

Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect: No such cancellations were reported.

• (b) Correct: The vandalism of Tagore’s house in Sirajganj led to political outrage and diplomatic concerns.

• (c) Incorrect: No such ban occurred.

(d) Incorrect: The incident was specific to Tagore's legacy, not a general museum.

Correct Answer: (c) To give legal heirs a chance to declare inherited trophies

Explanation:

• (a) Incorrect: Selling is still prohibited; the goal is regularization.

• (b) Incorrect: The scheme is for compliance, not punishment.

• (c) Correct: Kerala wants to enable legal heirs of past license holders to declare inherited trophies to avoid criminality.

• (d) Incorrect: Hunting tourism is not the objective.