Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a by-election to the Lok Sabha?
- A by-election is held to fill a vacancy that arises during the term of the Lok Sabha.
- The Election Commission of India conducts by-elections to the Lok Sabha.
- A person elected in a by-election holds office only for the remaining term of the Lok Sabha.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: India’s GDP is estimated using a constant-price series to measure the real growth of the economy.
Statement 2: The constant-price series reflects changes in the prices of goods and services, thereby capturing the impact of inflation on GDP.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: : ISRO has played a major role in developing India’s space-based capabilities for communication, remote sensing and navigation.
Statement II: ISRO’s satellites are used exclusively for scientific research and have no applications in communication or navigation.
Statement III: ISRO operates India’s satellite navigation system independently of all civilian and strategic applications.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to IN-SPACe:
- IN-SPACe acts as a single-window agency for facilitating and regulating the participation of private entities in India’s space sector.
- IN-SPACe functions under the Department of Space and promotes greater private-sector participation in space activities.
- IN-SPACe is responsible for conducting all satellite launches in India exclusively through ISRO.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which one of the following is a likely effect of imposing an export duty on a commodity?
With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India, consider the following statements:
- The SIR exercise conducted across multiple states has led to an overall contraction of the elector-to-population ratio.
- Under the Election Commission guidelines, electors marked under categories such as "absent", "shifted", or "dead" are excluded from the draft electoral roll.
- The Constitution of India mandates that the draft electoral rolls must be revised annually exclusively through door-to-door physical verification by judicial officers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding administrative bodies, awards, or places mentioned in recent news:
- Ekta Nagar (Gujarat): Host venue for the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony
- Kalinga Nagar (Odisha): Top-ranked city in the less than 3 lakh population category under Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026
- Strait of Hormuz: Chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman
- Chilime Project: Hydropower project located in Rasuwa district, Nepal
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Allahabad High Court directed that its displeasure be recorded in the service record of the Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate while quashing a detention order under the National Security Act (NSA).
Statement 2: The invocation of preventive detention under the National Security Act without cogent supporting material or application of mind violates constitutional liberties and the officer's oath of allegiance.
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Read the following statements carefully:
- It is a multi-purpose Earth observation satellite developed by ISRO.
- Unlike conventional weather satellites parked in circular geostationary orbits, it is designed to operate in an elliptical geosynchronous orbit (GSO).
- It was launched aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from Sriharikota, representing one of the heaviest payloads flown on the vehicle.
- Its primary operational objectives include continuous environmental and strategic maritime surveillance.
Which of the following satellites is described above?
Regarding the trade, regulatory, and industrial developments reported recently, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?