Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the impact of exports on India’s foreign exchange position?
- Exports of goods and services bring foreign currency into India, thereby supporting the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
- Higher exports can strengthen India’s Balance of Payments by increasing foreign exchange inflows, other factors remaining constant.
- Export earnings can help finance India’s import payments, reducing pressure on external financing needs.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: NTPC Limited is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power.
Statement 2: NTPC Limited is primarily engaged in power generation and has diversified into areas such as renewable energy.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental forum that promotes cooperation among Arctic States on issues related to the Arctic region, particularly environmental protection and sustainable development.
Statement 2: The Arctic Council has the authority to make legally binding decisions that are directly enforceable on all its member states.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Index of Core Industries (ICI):
- The Index of Core Industries comprises five major infrastructure sectors of the Indian economy.
- The eight core industries together account for 40.27% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
- The ICI is released by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Which of the following best distinguishes GDP from GNP?
Consider the following statements regarding EV adoption trends and policy mechanisms in Delhi:
Statement 1: Two-wheelers constitute roughly two-thirds of the total vehicle fleet in Delhi.
Statement 2: The financial subsidy cap for electric two-wheelers under the policy follows a decreasing step-down structure over a three-year period.
Statement 3: Among all vehicle segments, electric three-wheelers registered the highest percentage growth in the July–September quarter.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to renewable energy grid management in India, consider the following two statements:
Statement-I: Integrating dedicated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into transmission networks helps tackle peak-hour curtailment and renewable power intermittency.
Statement-II: Central Financial Assistance under Green Energy Corridor Phase-III is designed to offset intra-state transmission charges and lower overall power costs for consumers.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
With reference to the Indian Southwest Monsoon and meteorological benchmarks used in India, consider the following statements:
- The Long Period Average (LPA) for monsoon rainfall across India is currently calculated over a 50-year baseline period from 1971 to 2020.
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies monsoon seasonal rainfall as 'normal' when it falls between 96% and 104% of the LPA.
- During the 2023 monsoon season, all four core months (June, July, August, and September) recorded significant rainfall deficits relative to their monthly LPAs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the historical context of Global South diplomacy during the Cold War era, the demand for a "New International Economic Order" (NIEO) put forward by the Non-Aligned Movement primarily sought to:
Consider the following pairs matching payment systems with their operational pricing characteristics mentioned in the article:
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Payment System / Framework
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Pricing / Operational Architecture
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1. NEFT (Historically)
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Maximum charges of ₹5 (up to ₹1 lakh) and ₹25 (above ₹1 lakh)
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2. Card Networks
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Pull transactions using percentage-of-value pricing models
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3. Current UPI Merchant Fee Proposal
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0.40% MDR with a maximum cap of ₹300
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4. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
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Structured primarily to maximize transaction revenue pools
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How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?