CURRENT AFFAIRS-92

Which of the following statements regarding income and wealth inequality in India, as highlighted in the World Inequality Lab’s working paper, are correct?

• Between 1960 and 2022, India’s average income experienced a consistent annual growth rate of 3%.
• The period from 1990 to 2022 witnessed a significant increase in the number of individuals classified as very high net worth individuals, defined as those with assets exceeding $1 billion.
• India’s income tax return filing rate among the adult population remained below 1% until the economic reforms of 1991.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Usha Mehta and Congress Radio during the Quit India Movement are correct?

• Usha Mehta, a law student in Bombay, proposed the establishment of Congress Radio to counter British censorship and disseminate information during the Quit India Movement.
• Congress Radio, operated by Usha Mehta and her associates, was an above-ground radio station openly broadcasting news and political speeches in support of the British government.
• The establishment of Congress Radio faced numerous challenges, including procuring funds, technical expertise, and evading detection by colonial authorities.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Delhi excise policy case and the accusations against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal are correct?

• The Delhi excise policy case involves allegations of procedural lapses in policy formulation, resulting in substantial financial losses to the exchequer, as highlighted in a report submitted by the Delhi Chief Secretary.
• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges that AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, conspired to manipulate the excise policy for personal gain, with kickbacks amounting to Rs 100 crore being received from various sources.
• The CBI investigation into the excise policy case led to the arrest of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, while the ED investigation implicates Kejriwal for orchestrating favorable outcomes for certain entities in exchange for substantial sums of money.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which statement accurately describes the Majeed Brigade, a faction within the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)?