Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Model Code of Conduct (MCC)?
- The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately after the Election Commission of India announces the election schedule.
- The Model Code of Conduct is a legally enforceable law enacted by Parliament.
- The Model Code of Conduct restricts the ruling party from announcing new schemes that may influence voters.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeks to enable simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies across India.
Statement 2: The Bill proposes constitutional changes to synchronize the tenure of State Assemblies with the Lok Sabha, even if some Assemblies have to face shortened or extended terms during the transition period.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the S.R. Bommai vs Union of India (1994) judgment:
- The Supreme Court held that the imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356 is subject to judicial review.
- The Court ruled that the majority of a government should normally be tested on the floor of the Legislative Assembly.
- The judgment declared that secularism is a basic feature of the Constitution of India.
How many of the above is/are correct?
When the Governor withholds assent to a Bill passed by the State Legislature, which of the following is the correct implication?
Consider the following statements:
- Article 327 gives exclusive authority to the Election Commission of India to enact laws related to elections without parliamentary approval.
- Article 327 empowers Parliament to make laws regarding elections to Parliament and State Legislatures, including matters such as delimitation of constituencies and preparation of electoral rolls.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the United States of America (USA):
- It is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
- It is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
- It is a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
- It is a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding childhood obesity and nutrition challenges in India:
- India faces a “double burden of malnutrition”, where undernutrition and obesity coexist among children.
- Childhood obesity increases the risk of non-communicable diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases later in life.
- The POSHAN Abhiyan primarily focuses on reducing excessive sugar consumption among school children through regulatory measures.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding women’s participation in STEM and research in India:
- India has achieved a Gender Parity Index close to 1 at the foundational and secondary levels of school education.
- Women constitute around 45% of total STEM enrolment in higher education in India.
- The Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) aims to provide financial support to undergraduate students pursuing science education.
- Women account for more than half of India’s research and development workforce.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Consider the following statements regarding Farm Loan Waiver Schemes in India:
- The Agricultural and Rural Debt Relief Scheme (ARDRS), 1990) was the first nationwide farm loan waiver programme implemented by the Government of India.
- The Agricultural Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme (ADWDRS), 2008) extended coverage to cooperative credit institutions in addition to scheduled commercial banks and regional rural banks.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has repeatedly cautioned that farm loan waivers may weaken credit culture and increase moral hazard among borrowers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following countries border the Red Sea?
- Sudan
- Eritrea
- Jordan
- Yemen
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