Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Japan?
- Japan consists of four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.
- Japan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
- Japan is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Every establishment in India is mandatorily covered under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
Statement 2: The Act generally applies to establishments employing 20 or more persons, though the government may extend its coverage to smaller establishments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The South China Sea is a strategically important sea lane through which a significant share of global maritime trade passes.
Statement 2: The South China Sea connects the Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean through important straits such as the Strait of Malacca.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA):
- It is the statutory regulator of the National Pension System (NPS) in India.
- It functions under the Ministry of Finance.
- It was established under the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following Articles empowers Parliament to make laws relating to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters connected therewith?
With reference to the recent maritime security situation in the Red Sea, consider the following statements:
- The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
- The coastal city of Hodeida is under the control of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
- The Strait of Hormuz lies between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) is responsible for reporting maritime security incidents in the region.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the impact of El Niño on India's agriculture and economy, consider the following statements:
- El Niño generally weakens the Indian summer monsoon and may lead to below-normal rainfall.
- A strong El Niño can adversely affect both kharif and rabi crop production in India.
- Ensuring remunerative prices for pulses and oilseeds can encourage crop diversification away from water-intensive crops.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Which one of the following countries is the largest exporter of rice in the world, accounting for nearly 40% of the global rice trade?
With reference to the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern warfare, consider the following statements:
- AI-enabled battlefield management systems integrate data from multiple sources to improve situational awareness and accelerate military decision-making.
- Autonomous military systems are designed to operate only under continuous direct human control and cannot independently execute assigned missions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following countries has a constitutional or legal framework that permits preventive detention under certain circumstances?
- India
- United Kingdom
- Singapore
- United States of America
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