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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of gold imports in India:

  1. A sharp rise in global gold prices can increase the value of India's gold imports even if import volumes remain unchanged.
  2. Higher gold imports increase Import Integrated GST (IGST) collections.
  3. Gold imports are generally considered a direct indicator of rising domestic manufacturing activity.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: A Manufacturing PMI reading of exactly 50 indicates no change in manufacturing activity compared to the previous month.

Statement 2: The Manufacturing PMI is a diffusion index that measures the direction of change rather than the absolute level of production.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Supreme Court has interpreted Article 21 to include the right to live with dignity.
  2. The scope of Article 21 has remained unchanged since the Constitution came into force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:4

Which one of the following correctly describes the position of the Chief Justice of India?


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV):

  1. HPV is a DNA virus that primarily infects the skin and mucous membranes.
  2. Persistent infection with certain high-risk HPV types can cause cervical cancer.
  3. HPV infection occurs only through sexual transmission.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Which one of the following is not audited by the CAG?


Ques:7

Which one of the following statements best describes a "no-log" VPN policy?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

  1. Hasdeo Arand is an important elephant habitat and wildlife corridor.
  2. The region is completely protected as a National Park

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:9

Which of the following drone types is primarily designed for long-endurance surveillance missions?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is responsible for implementing GRAP in NCR.
  2. GRAP categorizes air quality into four stages of action based on AQI levels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?