Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Great Indian Bustard?
- The Great Indian Bustard is primarily found in the grasslands and arid regions of India.
- The Desert National Park in Rajasthan is an important habitat for the Great Indian Bustard.
- The Great Indian Bustard is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Supreme Court Collegium plays a role in recommending candidates for appointment as Supreme Court judges.
Statement 2: The Collegium system is expressly mentioned by name in the Constitution of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
- Desert National Park is associated with the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard.
- The park's landscape includes arid and semi-arid habitats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to the World Bank:
- The World Bank was established at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944.
- The World Bank consists of two development institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
- India is a founding member of the World Bank.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Which of the following best describes Project Meridian?
Consider the following factors currently impacting India–US trade negotiations:
- Weaponisation of tariffs as a trade tool instead of relying solely on traditional negotiations.
- Section 301 investigations regarding excess industrial capacity.
- High trade deficit of the US with India.
- Complete breakdown and official cancellation of bilateral trade talks.
How many of the above statements are listed as key sticking points or challenges in the given news report?
Which fundamental principle of democratic governance and electoral management was highlighted by the High Court in asking: "If citizens are excluded, what will we do with SIR?"
With reference to the water governance framework ("4 Ps") articulated in the Delhi Declaration (2018) and discussed in recent policy studies, consider the following statements:
- The "4 Ps" framework emphasizes that achieving water security is fundamentally a challenge of governance and institutions, rather than merely an engineering task.
- The four core pillars under this framework include Political leadership, Public-private financing, People’s participation, and Partnerships across levels of government and community institutions.
- The framework suggests that infrastructure development must precede political will and policy prioritization to ensure sustainable water access.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs of ancient/modern Indian figures and associated literary works or accounts:
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Historical Figure / Author
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Work / Historical Account
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1. Bhasa
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Pratima
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2. Sudraka
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Mricchakatika
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3. Abu Zayd
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10th-century traveller's observations on Indian customs
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4. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
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Anandamath
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How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Optogenetics provides an unprecedented level of precision in studying brain function compared to traditional electrical stimulation.
Reason (R): Optogenetic techniques allow scientists to target specific genetically modified groups of neurons and switch their electrical activity on or off using specific wavelengths of light.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: