1. Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: The EU investigation focuses on whether Meta’s platforms harm children's mental health through addictive design, algorithms, and inadequate age verification.

• (a) Incorrect – No environmental assessment mentioned.

• (b) Incorrect – Election interference was not the primary issue in this case.

• (d) Incorrect – This issue is under separate content regulation debates.

Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: The newly announced SRC aims to promote indigenous semiconductor research, reduce import dependence, and foster self-reliance in chip design and innovation.

• (a) Incorrect – ISRO is unrelated to semiconductor chip design.

• (b) Incorrect – While private partnerships exist, core focus is on R&D, not just AI.

(d) Incorrect – It is not a manufacturing or assembly hub.

Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: Under PM-KUSUM, the funds will be used to install solar pumps, reduce reliance on diesel, and promote sustainable irrigation for farmers.

• (a) Incorrect – No fertilizer subsidy is involved.

• (b) Incorrect – Ethanol blending is not covered under PM-KUSUM.

(d) Incorrect – The scheme doesn’t involve crop procurement.

4. Correct Answer: (b)
   Explanation: Operation Sankalp was launched to protect Indian-flagged vessels in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz waters amid regional tensions and piracy risks.

• (a) Incorrect – Rohingya rescue missions have been different initiatives.

• (c) Incorrect – River mapping is not its objective.

(d) Incorrect – India has no Arctic shipping operations under this name.

Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: The ‘Water Warriors’ campaign is designed to highlight community champions and promote grassroots water conservation efforts across India.

• (a) Incorrect – The campaign does not involve exports.

• (c) Incorrect – There is no privatization agenda mentioned.

• (d) Incorrect – The focus is on conservation, not seawater usage.