Q24 · UPSC current affairs · 4 September 2026 · PIB · Central Adoption Resource Authority Guidelines

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What is the primary role of a State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA)?

A To manage international trade treaties concerning juvenile products
B To oversee adoption and child rehabilitation at the State level
C To provide direct financial audit services for central government welfare funds
D To regulate industrial labor standards for child workers

Correct answer: (b) To oversee adoption and child rehabilitation at the State level

Explanation

SARA is established to oversee adoption procedures and child rehabilitation at the State level. Options A, C, and D misstate its statutory mandate.

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