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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Coal Controller Organisation (CCO)?

  1. The Coal Controller is a statutory authority under the Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Act, 1974.
  2. CCO adjudicates disputes regarding coal grade declarations.
  3. CCO is responsible for regulating coal imports into India.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to Kharg Island:

  1. It is situated in the northern part of the Persian Gulf.
  2. The island hosts significant oil storage and loading facilities.
  3. It is jointly administered by Iran and Iraq.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Article 41 forms part of the Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part IV of the Constitution.

Statement 2: Article 41 seeks to establish a social welfare framework by encouraging the State to provide employment opportunities, education, and social security measures.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:4

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: UNDP works to support countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Statement II: UNDP provides technical assistance and policy advice on issues such as poverty reduction, governance, and climate resilience.

Statement III: UNDP is the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:5

Which one of the following ministries is responsible for PM-KISAN?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding disaster response operations in India:

  1. Disaster rescue operations in remote mountainous regions may involve coordination among state governments, district administrations, and the armed forces.
  2. The Indian Air Force can be deployed for evacuation and humanitarian assistance during disaster situations.
  3. Disaster management in India is exclusively the responsibility of the State Governments, and central agencies have no role in rescue operations.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:7

With reference to the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), consider the following statements:

  1. El Niño is associated with unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
  2. During El Niño years, India generally experiences stronger southwest monsoon rainfall.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:8

With reference to labour market indicators in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is defined as the percentage of persons employed among the total population.
  2. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is calculated as the percentage of persons in the labour force (both employed and unemployed) out of the total population.
  3. The Unemployment Rate (UER) is calculated as the percentage of persons unemployed out of the total population.
  4. A decline in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) can lead to a decrease in the Unemployment Rate (UER), even if the absolute number of jobs remains unchanged.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:9

With reference to the members of the G7 grouping, consider the following countries:

  1. Canada
  2. Germany
  3. Russia
  4. Italy
  5. Australia
  6. Japan

How many of the above countries are currently members of the G7?


Ques:10

Which one of the following is the primary monetary policy target of the Reserve Bank of India under the flexible inflation-targeting framework?