CURRENT AFFAIRS-31

Which of the following statements regarding the Mathura Janmabhoomi-Idgah Masjid dispute are correct?

• The 1968 compromise agreement between Shri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan and Trust Shahi Masjid Idgah is being challenged in the ongoing legal proceedings.
• Hindu petitioners claim that Emperor Aurangzeb ordered the demolition of Hindu temples, including one at Lord Krishna’s birthplace, to construct the Idgah Mosque in 1669-70, citing historical records.
• The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board and the mosque committee acknowledge the Hindu claims about the disputed land’s boundary and agree on the location of Lord Krishna’s birthplace.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the recent breach at India’s Parliament are correct?

• The breach occurred on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, highlighting the need for stringent security measures.
• Intruders gained entry using a verified access pass issued by an MP, raising concerns about verification protocols.
• The new Parliament building, inaugurated earlier in the year, is believed to have weaker security compared to its predecessor.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme are true?

1. The EBP programme witnessed an increase in ethanol blending with petrol from 1.6% in 2013-14 to 11.8% in 2022-23, marking a significant achievement for the government’s renewable energy initiatives.
2. Various feedstocks utilized in the EBP programme include C-heavy molasses, B-heavy molasses, sugarcane juice/syrup, and grains, contributing to the diversification of ethanol sources.
3. B-heavy molasses offer a higher ethanol yield per tonne compared to C-heavy molasses, and direct fermentation of entire sugarcane without sugar extraction produces a specific quantity of ethanol per tonne.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following distinguishes the ‘Hindutva Rate of GDP Growth’ from the ‘Hindu Rate of Growth’?