Answer: (c)
Hume, a prominent research lab and tech firm based in New York, has unveiled Empathic Voice Interface (EVI), world’s first conversational AI endowed with emotional intelligence.
The provided statements describe the Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) as a tool powered by its proprietary empathic large language model (eLLM) capable of deciphering tones, word emphasis, and emotional cues during interactions. It also mentions that EVI can integrate seamlessly with various applications, offering developers a versatile solution for implementing human-like interactions. Therefore, option B accurately describes the capabilities and functionality of the Empathic Voice Interface (EVI).

Answer: (a)
Statement 1 is correct, 2 is not correct.
Geographical Indications (GI) Tag
• A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
• Nodal Agency: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 w.e.f. September 2003.
• GIs have been defined under Article 22 (1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
• The tag stands valid for 10 years and can be renewed.

Answer: (d)
Neither of the statements are correct.
Hepatitis C virus is primarily spread through exposure to infected blood. Contaminated needles, transfusions, and needle-sharing among drug users are common modes of transmission. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
Hepatitis C primarily affects the liver, not the respiratory system. It causes inflammation of the liver, leading to liver damage over time. Therefore, statement 2 is also incorrect.

Answer: (d)
Neither of the statements are correct.
Katchatheevu Island
• Katchatheevu is a small, uninhabited island measuring merely 285 acres, lying between India and Sri Lanka.
• It is situated in the Palk Strait.
• During the British rule, it was administered jointly by India and Sri Lanka.
• In the early 20th century, Sri Lanka claimed territorial ownership over the islet.
• India ceded the island to Sri Lanka, through a joint agreement in 1974; India further gave up its fishing rights in the region in 1976.
• In 1974 and 1976 treaties were signed between the two countries to demarcate the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
• However, the agreement could not stop the fishermen from fishing in these waters, as fishermen know no boundary.

Answer: (a)
The Vaikom Satyagraha of 1924 was primarily a Temple Entry Movement. This movement took place in Vaikom, a town in present-day Kerala, India. The objective of the satyagraha was to secure the rights of lower-caste Hindus, particularly the untouchables, to enter the temples and worship alongside higher-caste Hindus.
During that time, lower-caste Hindus faced severe social discrimination and were denied entry into temples due to their caste status. The Vaikom Satyagraha was led by social reformers like K. Kelappan, T.K. Madhavan, and Mannathu Padmanabhan, among others.