26 JULY 2025

26 JULY 2025

1. Which of the following statements about the Shakti Scheme are true?
1. The Shakti Scheme provides free travel for all residents of Karnataka.
2. Over 500 crore trips were made by women under the scheme by July 2025.
3. The scheme is applicable in non-AC, state-run buses only.
4. The scheme led to a rise in women’s employment in Bengaluru.
A) 1, 2, and 3 only
B) 2, 3, and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
2. Which of the following statements are true about Rani Chennabhairadevi and the 2025 commemorative stamp?
1. Rani Chennabhairadevi ruled Gerusoppa for over five decades.
2. The stamp release was held at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru.
3. She was known as the “Queen of Pepper” by the Portuguese.
4. The event was supported by an educational institution in Moodbidri.
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1, 3, and 4
D) All of the above
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding the National Cooperative Policy 2025?
1. It replaces the 2002 policy and is aligned with the UN’s International Year of Cooperatives (2025).
2. The policy spans from 2025 to 2035 with a focus on agricultural productivity only.
3. It was drafted by a 48-member committee headed by Suresh Prabhu.
4. The Ministry of Cooperation was formed in July 2021, separate from the Ministry of Agriculture.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) All of the above
4. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Supreme Court’s guidelines on student suicides?
1. The SC recognised mental health as a part of the right to life under Article 21.
2. Only government colleges are required to implement the guidelines.
3. Institutions with fewer than 100 students must link with external mental health professionals.
4. The guidelines will remain in force until Parliament passes a formal law.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 3, and 4 only
5. Which of the following statements about Lenacapavir are true?
1. Lenacapavir is a twice-yearly injectable drug nearly 100% effective in preventing HIV.
2. It has been approved by the World Health Organization for global distribution.
3. It offers the longest protection among current HIV prevention tools.
4. Latin America is a key beneficiary of Gilead’s global access program.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 2 and 4 only