(a) Ratapani Tiger Reserve
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, informed the Nation about the notification of the Ratapani Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, as the 57th Tiger Reserve of the country This move is part of the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen tiger conservation and biodiversity protection.
India has added 57th tiger reserve to its tally. The latest to join the list is Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh
Guru Ghasidas National Park Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2022.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Rajasthan, India. It was notified as a Tiger Reserve in 2021 and is one of the latest additions to India’s network of tiger reserves.

(c) All three statements are correct.
The Lieutenant Governor acts as the chief executive of Union Territories, where there are no legislative assemblies, such as Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, etc
The Lieutenant Governor (LG) is appointed under Article 239, which deals with the administration of Union Territories, with specific provisions for Delhi being outlined in Article 239AA that designates the administrator of Delhi as the Lieutenant Governor. (1st statement is correct)
In UTs like Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep, where there is no Legislative Assembly, the Lieutenant Governor exercises executive powers directly and can also issue ordinances on behalf of the President. (2nd statement is correct)
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has more discretionary powers compared to other Union Territories due to the special status granted to Delhi as the National Capital Territory (NCT) under Article 239AA of the Constitution. (3rd statement is correct)
The LG is responsible for maintaining law and order in the UT, which is one of their primary functions. They have direct control over police and administrative affairs in certain Union Territories, such as Delhi.

(c) All three statements are correct.
The Civil Aviation Bill 2024 indeed aims to replace the outdated Aircraft Act, 1934.
The Bill introduces provisions for the design, manufacture, and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment.
The Bill empowers the Central Government to regulate the issuance of Radio Telephone Operator (Restricted) Certificates and licenses.
The Bill seeks to align India’s aviation standards with international conventions and improve ease of doing business in the aviation sector

(b) Only two statements are correct (2nd and 3rd)
India did not recognize Israel immediately after its creation in 1948 due to its policy of support for the Palestinian cause. India recognized Israel only in 1950 in a diplomatic capacity and formal ties were established in 1992. (1st statement is incorrect)
India and Israel established formal diplomatic relations in 1992, after years of informal cooperation in areas like defense and intelligence sharing. Although India did not formally recognize Israel at the time of its creation in 1948, the two countries developed a covert relationship, particularly in defense and intelligence. Formal diplomatic ties were established in 1992, marking a significant shift in India’s foreign policy. (2nd statement is correct)
Israel is a key supplier of defense technology to India, particularly in areas such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), air defense systems, missiles, and other advanced military equipment. (3rd statement is correct)

(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
Cryptobiosis is the condition of inactive metabolic activity during adverse environmental conditions. In this state, the organism can live for a longer period until the conditions are favourable again. (1st and 2nd statements are correct)
Reproduction, development and repair stop due to the inactivation of the metabolic activities (Statement 3 is incorrect)
Some examples of organisms that can undergo cryptobiosis include: Tardigrades, nematodes, brine shrimp, lichens, cyanobacteria, yeast, mosses, and algae.