Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?
- The CAG is appointed by the President of India.
- The CAG can be removed only in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.
- The CAG submits audit reports to the Parliament through the Prime Minister.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Indian monsoon is primarily driven by differential heating between land and sea.
Statement 2: During summer, low pressure develops over the Indian subcontinent while high pressure exists over the Indian Ocean.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
- The India Meteorological Department is responsible for issuing monsoon forecasts.
- The India Meteorological Department has no role in aviation weather services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to Project 17A:
- Project 17A aims to build stealth guided-missile frigates for the Indian Navy.
- The ships under Project 17A are follow-ons of the Shivalik-class frigates.
- All ships under Project 17A are being constructed only at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The concept of “equality before law” in Article 14 is borrowed from:
With reference to ground-level ozone (O₃) pollution in urban areas of India, consider the following statements:
- Ground-level ozone is a primary pollutant directly emitted from vehicular exhaust and industrial sources.
- High solar radiation and the presence of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) favour the formation of ground-level ozone.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the concept of ecocide and existing international legal frameworks, consider the following statements:
- The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court currently recognises ecocide as a separate core international crime.
- Under international humanitarian law, environmental damage during armed conflict is prohibited only when it is widespread, long-term, and severe.
- The Environmental Modification Convention (ENMOD) prohibits the use of environmental modification techniques having widespread, long-lasting or severe effects.
- The International Criminal Court can exercise jurisdiction over any country irrespective of its consent or UN involvement.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to public financial management systems and audit mechanisms in India, consider the following statements:
- The Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) ensures real-time tracking of government expenditure but cannot eliminate risks arising from human-level manipulation within the system.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India conducts performance and compliance audits but does not have the authority to enforce criminal prosecution.
- Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) are solely responsible for auditing treasury transactions before payments are made through government financial systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to electricity sector reforms and smart metering in India, consider the following statements:
- Under the Electricity Act, 2003, consumers have the right to choose between prepaid and postpaid modes of electricity billing.
- The Central Electricity Authority mandates compulsory adoption of prepaid smart meters for all electricity consumers in India.
- State Electricity Regulatory Commissions have the authority to impose penalties on power utilities for non-compliance with service standards.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the semiconductor ecosystem in India, consider the following statements:
- Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductors are particularly suitable for high-frequency and high-power applications compared to traditional silicon-based chips.
- OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facilities are primarily involved in chip design and fabrication processes.
- The India Semiconductor Mission aims to develop a complete semiconductor ecosystem including fabrication, packaging, and design capabilities.
- Display fabrication units are not considered part of the semiconductor value chain as they do not involve integrated circuits.
How many of the above statements are correct?