Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Windfall Tax?
- It is imposed on companies that earn unusually high profits due to external factors such as sudden increases in global commodity prices.
- Windfall tax is generally levied to capture a portion of extraordinary gains that are not primarily the result of a company's own investment or efficiency.
- Windfall tax is a permanent tax that must be imposed by all countries under international law.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Dancing Girl sculpture is carved from sandstone.
Statement 2: The sculpture is noted for its realistic depiction of ornaments and body posture.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The G7 is an informal grouping of advanced economies that discusses major global economic and political issues.
Statement II: The G7 does not have a permanent secretariat or a legally binding charter.
Statement III: The presidency of the G7 does not rotates annually among its member countries.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009:
- It provides free and compulsory education to all children between 6 and 14 years of age.
- It makes elementary education a Fundamental Right under Article 21A.
- It mandates a 25% reservation for disadvantaged groups in private unaided schools.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which principle is often emphasized in the India–Africa Forum Summit?
With reference to the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994, consider the following statements:
- In cases involving grave danger to life, property, or traffic, a tree may be felled immediately without prior permission of the Tree Officer, provided the action is reported within 24 hours.
- If the Tree Officer fails to communicate a decision on an application for tree felling within 60 days, the application is deemed to have been rejected.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Delhi Master Plan and urban planning in India, consider the following statements:
- The Delhi Master Plan-2041 was approved by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and forwarded to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for notification in 2023.
- The recently notified Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy aims to promote high-density development around mass transit corridors.
- The Delhi Master Plan is prepared under the provisions of the Delhi Development Act, 1957.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding India's relations with countries:
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Country
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Area of Cooperation highlighted recently
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1. Sweden
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Defence co-production of Carl-Gustaf rifles in India
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2. France
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International Solar Alliance initiative
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3. Australia
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Critical Minerals Partnership
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4. Germany
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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) initiative
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Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), consider the following countries:
- United States
- Germany
- India
- China
- Russia
Which of the countries listed above were part of the negotiations known as the P5+1 that concluded the JCPOA with Iran?
With reference to the concept of Fraternity in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
- The term "Fraternity" was included in the Preamble to promote a sense of common brotherhood among all Indians.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar considered liberty, equality, and fraternity as mutually independent principles that can function effectively even in isolation.
- The Constituent Assembly abolished separate electorates for religious minorities while safeguarding their cultural and educational rights.
- Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution provide protection to the cultural and educational rights of minorities.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?