1)  Which Department of Kerala recently launched ‘Operation Amrith’ in the state?

A) Tourism

B) Drug Control

C) Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs

D) Information and Public Relations

Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention for Total Health) is an initiative launched in Kerala to curb the overuse and misuse of antibiotics.

This operation involves regulatory action against pharmacies selling antibiotics without prescription, surprise raids to detect over-the-counter sales, promotion of responsible antibiotic use, and public participation in reporting illegal sales.​

The scheme was specifically launched by the Kerala Drug Control Department as part of their efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and implement the Kerala Antimicrobial Resistance Strategic Action Plan (KARSAP).

 Ans)  B) Drug Control



2)  In the recent ruling, the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court held that electoral bonds violate citizens’ right to information under:

A) Article 18

B) Article 19(1)(a)

C) Article 16(2)

D) Article 15(2)

In its 2024 ruling, the Supreme Court's Constitution bench declared the Electoral Bond Scheme unconstitutional because it violated the citizens’ right to information.​

The Court specifically referred to Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression. The Supreme Court has repeatedly interpreted this article to include the right to information, especially when it concerns public affairs, accountability, and transparency in governance.

The other articles listed (Article 18, Article 16(2), and Article 15(2)) are not related to the right to information or the context of the electoral bonds verdict.

Ans)  B) Article 19(1)(a)