Consider the following statements regarding NASA's Moon Base programme and the Artemis Accords:
1. The Moon Base programme is being implemented in three phases, with the first phase (up to 2029) focused on establishing reliable access to the lunar surface and deepening scientific understanding of the Moon.
2. The Artemis Accords were introduced jointly by NASA and the US Department of State in the year 2020.
3. Around 70 countries, including India, Japan, Israel and South Korea, have signed the Artemis Accords.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi's electoral rolls:
Statement 1: Up to a third of the names on Delhi's current electoral rolls could be flagged for possible deletion in the draft rolls prepared under the SIR.
Statement 2: By the close of the house-to-house enumeration phase, forms had been collected and uploaded for only about two-thirds of Delhi's existing electors.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Assertion and Reason?
Match List-I with List-II regarding the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 and the debate around it:
List-I (Entity)
A. Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
B. Mineral Area Development Authority vs Steel Authority of India
C. Jharkhand
D. Union Government
List-II (Association)
1. Supreme Court verdict (2024) that upheld states' power to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land
2. Seeks to restrict states from imposing certain levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land
3. Argues that unchecked state-level mineral taxation could raise the cost of key minerals and add to inflation
4. State whose Chief Minister has warned the amendments could significantly dent state finances
Choose the correct match:
Consider the following statements regarding pending criminal cases against sitting and former MPs and MLAs:
1. A report submitted before the Supreme Court by the amicus curiae in the relevant case put the number of such pending cases at 4,192.
2. Since 2017, the Supreme Court has passed a series of directions — including High Court monitoring and the setting up of designated/special courts — to speed up the trial of such cases.
3. Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a legislator's conviction and sentencing to two years or more imprisonment has no bearing on their eligibility to continue holding office or contest future elections.
Which one of the statements given above is NOT correct?
India's GISAT-1A satellite is set to be launched in the first week of September 2026. Which of the following best describes it?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
- CBI derives its investigative powers primarily from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
- CBI is a constitutional body established directly by the Constitution of India.
- CBI functions under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: E20 fuel can help reduce the carbon emissions associated with the transport sector.
Statement 2: Ethanol contains oxygen in its molecular structure and can promote more complete combustion of fuel.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: : Vizhinjam International Seaport can strengthen India’s position as a major transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean region.
Statement 2: Vizhinjam is located close to major international shipping routes and has a natural deep-water harbour, reducing the need for extensive dredging.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to SEBI:
- SEBI has powers to investigate violations of securities laws.
- SEBI can impose monetary penalties for certain violations under securities laws.
- SEBI has no power to issue directions to entities operating in the securities market.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) funds are mainly generated when forest land is: