Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Census of India?
- The Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The Census of India is conducted under the Census Act, 1948.
- The Census of India is a Union subject under the Constitution.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Chief of Air Staff holds the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
Statement 2: The Air Chief Marshal is the highest rank in the Indian Air Force during peacetime.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
- The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
- The Nobel Prize in Physics can be awarded to individuals as well as organisations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to Rajya Sabha elections:
- The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution.
- Members representing the States in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
- Rajya Sabha elections are conducted using the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is associated with the digital platform of PM Gati Shakti?
With reference to sub-atomic particles known as Neutrinos, consider the following statements:
- They are the most abundant particles in the universe, surpassing even photons.
- Neutrinos carry no electrical charge and have an extremely low propensity to interact with matter.
- Dense astrophysical regions that completely block electromagnetic radiation can still be traversed by neutrinos without significant disturbance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Internal transparency and collegiate decision-making are vital to preserving institutional trust in constitutional bodies like the Election Commission of India. Which of the following administrative practices, if neglected, directly compromise this institutional trust?
- Circulation of agendas and minutes of meetings among all Commissioners.
- Placing key decisions regarding special revisions in the public domain.
- Independent decision-making by statutory Electoral Registration Officers without central digital interference.
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Consider the following statements regarding the geopolitical and economic dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets:
Statement-I: Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects refined petroleum products (such as diesel) differently than crude oil flows.
Statement-II: Releasing crude oil from emergency reserves by G7 nations automatically lowers retail pump prices of refined fuels like diesel in consumer nations.
Statement-III: The strategic leverage of a state along maritime choke points often lies in inflating transit risks, insurance costs, and logistical friction rather than maintaining total territorial control.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Indian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) often face a structural challenge known as the "Growth-Stage Financing Gap." Which of the following best describes this issue?
Consider the following pairs linking economic indicators to their application in national accounts:
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Economic Indicator / Metric
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Primary Application in National Accounting
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1. Government Salary Disbursements
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Proxy for estimating real growth in public administration and defense
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2. UPI & Retail Digital Payments
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Indicator for tracking Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE)
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3. Stabilized Digital Payment Trends
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Primary input for calculating Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF)
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How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?