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Question: “India’s pharmaceutical industry—————- drug quality and safety lapses. (GS-2)

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Question: Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Konkan
1. It is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and the United States of America.
2. The 2025 edition marked the first-ever participation of aircraft carrier groups from both nations.
3. Exercise Konkan has been held annually since its inception in 2004.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference to ground-level ozone, consider the following statements:
1. Unlike stratospheric ozone, ground-level ozone is a major air pollutant.
2. Ground-level ozone forms when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds react with each other in sunlight and hot temperatures.
3. Transport sector is one of the major sources of ground-level ozone.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Consider the following statements about the Foxp3 gene:
1. It governs the development and function of regulatory T cells.
2. Mutations in this gene can result in a serious autoimmune disorder called IPEX.
3. The gene was first identified by Shimon Sakaguchi in 1995.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Consider the following cells:
1. Neutrophils
2. Macrophages
3. T cells
4. B cells
How many of the above cells are part of our immune system?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question: Consider the following statements regarding the Securities Transaction Tax (STT):
1. STT is a direct tax levied on transactions of securities carried out through a recognised stock exchange.
2. It was introduced under the Finance Act, 2004.
3. It is levied only when the investor makes a profit in a transaction.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question: Which of the following best defines “furlough” in the context of U.S. government shutdowns?
(a) A permanent layoff of federal employees due to budget cuts.
(b) A temporary, unpaid leave of absence for non-essential federal employees during a shutdown.
(c) A voluntary resignation of federal employees without compensation.
(d) A mandatory reduction in federal salaries for essential services.

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