21 MAY 2025

21 MAY 2025

1.Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding the revamped OCI portal?
1. The revamped OCI portal now includes online payment integration, especially for FRRO applicants.
2. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has not been included in the portal’s security upgrades.
3. The portal was originally launched in 2005 and had not seen any updates until now.
4. The new portal features process automation and improved UX/UI for multi-device compatibility.
A) Only 1 and 4
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1, 2, and 4
D) All of the above
2. Which of the following statements are true regarding SEBI’s internal audit guidelines for MIIs?
1. Internal auditors must report directly to the Managing Director of the MII.
2. Internal audits must cover three verticals, including critical operations and investor grievances.
3. The Audit Committee must approve the appointment of internal auditors.
4. SEBI introduced a new cooling-off period for Public Interest Directors moving between MIIs.
A) Only statements 1 and 2 are true
B) Only statements 2 and 3 are true
C) Only statements 1 and 4 are true
D) All statements are true
3. Which of the following statements about the Axiom-4 Mission are true?
1. The Axiom-4 mission will launch from India in collaboration with NASA.
2. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is the Indian astronaut participating in the mission.
3. The mission includes joint outreach activities such as student engagement and amateur radio contact.
4. Only NASA scientists will conduct human research investigations during the mission.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only
4. Which of the following statements about Article 143 and Presidential Reference are TRUE?
1. The Supreme Court’s opinion under Article 143 is binding on the President.
2. The President can invoke Article 143 only on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers.
3. Article 143 was inspired by the Government of India Act, 1935.
4. The Supreme Court must answer every Presidential Reference.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) All of the above
5. Which of the following statements are TRUE about the current Presidential Reference and its context?
1. It was triggered by a Supreme Court judgment prescribing timelines for State Bill approvals.
2. It deals with the interpretation of Articles 200, 201, and 142.
3. The Supreme Court is obligated to provide an opinion under Article 143.
4. The reference aims to address Centre-State legislative coordination.
A) 1, 2, and 4
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2, 3, and 4
D) All of the above