(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. (1st statement is correct)
The NCW is mandated to review the constitutional and legal safeguards for women, recommend remedial legislative measures, and facilitate the redressal of grievances. (2nd statement is correct)
The Commission has the power to investigate and examine all matters relating to the safeguards provided for women under the Constitution and other laws. The NCW can issue summons for the examination of documents and witnesses if required for any investigation.
As per Section 3 of the National Commission for Women Act 1990, the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, 5Members, and a Member-Secretary who are nominated by the Central Government.
The Chairperson and every Member shall hold office for a period of three years.
The Chairperson of the NCW is appointed by the President of India. (3rd statement is incorrect)

(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
Lateral entry refers to the appointment of experts from the private sector, academia, and other fields into senior positions in the civil services. (1st statement is correct)
The initiative aims to infuse specialized skills and knowledge into the bureaucracy to improve governance and policy-making.
Lateral entrants are appointed through a transparent and competitive selection process conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). (2nd statement is correct)
Lateral entry scheme is not limited to the All India Services. It also applies to positions in the central government and various ministries/departments. (3rd statement is incorrect)

(a) 1 Only
Space junk, also known as space debris, includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from disintegration, erosion, and collisions. Space debris poses a significant threat to operational satellites, the International Space Station (ISS), and other spacecraft due to high relative velocities.
While there are guidelines and best practices recommended by international bodies, there is currently no binding international law that mandates the removal of space debris after a satellite’s operational life. Efforts are ongoing to establish such regulations. (2nd statement is incorrect)

(b) It refers to a situation where the density of objects in low Earth orbit is so high that collisions could lead to a chain reaction.
The Kessler Syndrome describes a situation where the density of objects in low Earth orbit is so high that collisions could lead to a chain reaction, generating even more debris and increasing the risk for operational satellites.

(c) K. M. Munshi
K. M. Munshi was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and actively participated in the freedom struggle against British rule.
He served as the first Chief Minister of Gujarat from 1960 to 1963, after the state was formed on May 1, 1960.
K. M. Munshi was a prolific writer and is also known for founding the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938, which focuses on Indian culture, education, and literature. He was also a founding member of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).