Which of the following statements are correct in respect of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
- All European countries are members of NATO.
- NATO was established in 1949 through the signing of the Washington Treaty.
- Article 5 of the NATO Treaty considers an attack on one member as an attack on all members.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: A shift in the monsoon trough towards the foothills of the Himalayas may lead to floods in northern India.
Statement II: The monsoon trough is a high-pressure zone extending across northern India.
Statement III: When the trough shifts northward, rainfall activity becomes concentrated near the Himalayan foothills.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to World Health Organization (WHO):
- The WHO can impose legally binding health policies on member countries.
- The International Health Regulations (IHR) are coordinated by the WHO.
- The WHO plays a key role in global disease surveillance.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
- The headquarters and principal area of operation of Hezbollah are located in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah emerged during the Lebanese Civil War and the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the recent discussions at the G7 Outreach Session, consider the following statements:
- The Prime Minister emphasized that mutual trust is the most important strategic asset in the contemporary world order.
- India stated that lasting solutions to global conflicts can be achieved only through military intervention and strategic deterrence.
- The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of secure maritime routes and the safety of seafarers for global trade.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the famous bronze figurine popularly known as the "Dancing Girl" of the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
- The identification of the bronze figurine as a professional dancer is universally accepted among historians and archaeologists.
- The figurine was discovered at Mohenjo-daro and is one of the most celebrated examples of Harappan bronze art.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following is the primary objective of demand-side water management?
With reference to the conservation and ecology of the Aravalli Range, consider the following statements:
- Biocrusts consisting of cyanobacteria, fungi, lichens, and mosses help in nitrogen fixation and soil stabilization in arid rocky ecosystems.
- "Double blasting" is an internationally acclaimed ecological restoration technique recommended by environmentalists for sustainable urban afforestation.
- Protection from anthropogenic pressures like grazing, woodcutting, and illegal mining can naturally aid the regeneration of native vegetation in degraded rocky ecosystems.
- Disturbance or physical destruction of biocrusts can adversely affect soil moisture retention and ecosystem stability.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the Indian economy and consumer goods market, consider the following statements:
- A surging global demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure can pivot semiconductor fabrication plants away from standard legacy chips, contributing to shortages in memory chips used in consumer electronics.
- Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) chips serve as essential components in everyday electronic consumer goods like smartphones, laptops, and smart home appliances.
- Consumer electronics and household appliances together constitute a dominant share of India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket, accounting for over 10% of its total weight.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?