1

Consider the following with reference to caste-based enumeration in India:

1. Caste enumeration has never been conducted in any Census after 1951.

2. The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) of 2011 collected data on caste but did not publish it fully.

3. The Prime Minister recently termed caste data collection as a means to enhance welfare inclusivity.

4. The Supreme Court has ruled caste enumeration as unconstitutional.

How many of the above statements are correct?

2

Consider the following with reference to Manipur’s civil unrest events in May 2025:

1. Protests were triggered after the Governor's convoy allegedly erased the "Manipur State" insignia from official vehicles.

2. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) called for a civil disobedience movement.

3. The protest demanded the dismissal of the Chief Minister of Manipur.

4. The Governor issued an apology to defuse tensions.

How many of the above statements are correct?

3 Consider the following with reference to Google’s AI Ultra launch and policy debates:

1. The AI Ultra model will be made available to all users under Google’s open-source licensing policy.

2. Critics warn that the model may create a “privacy premium” by offering better protections to paying users.

3. India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) has no bearing on how foreign AI firms handle Indian data.

4. India advocates for open-access AI models as part of its ethical AI diplomacy.

How many of the above statements are correct?

4 What is the primary constitutional concern raised by the events in Manipur on May 25, 2025?

5 Why is the caste-based enumeration being seen as a governance reform initiative in recent public discourse?