Which of the following statements are correct in respect of semiconductor devices?
- A transistor can be used for amplification and switching.
- A diode generally allows current to flow more easily in one direction than the other.
- Integrated circuits can contain a large number of electronic components on a single semiconductor chip.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Parliamentary Standing Committees help Parliament examine government policies, legislation and expenditure in greater detail.
Statement 2: Parliamentary Standing Committees provide members of Parliament with more time for detailed examination of subjects than is usually possible during proceedings on the floor of the House.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which one of the following best explains the strategic significance of the South China Sea in USA–China relations?
Consider the following with reference to United Nations Security Council:
- It can authorise the use of force in accordance with the UN Charter.
- India has served as a non-permanent member of the UNSC on multiple occasions.
- Procedural matters are decided differently from substantive matters under the UN Charter.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which one of the following correctly describes the geographical relationship between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip?
Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework for private sector participation in the Indian space sector:
- The Indian Space Policy aims to transition ISRO away from manufacturing routine operational systems to focus primarily on advanced research and exploratory missions.
- Under current policy guidelines, Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) are permitted to establish and operate end-to-end space infrastructure, including launch sites.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the space sector is strictly prohibited under the automatic route for satellite manufacturing and operation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the history of Indian statistical institutions and surveys:
- India's first permanent National Statistical Commission was set up in 2006 under the leadership of Suresh Tendulkar.
- The first household panel survey in India was conducted by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) between 1968–69 and 1970–71.
- NSS consumption surveys in India have historically been conducted on an annual schedule since 1983.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding entities and governance concepts in technology:
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Entity / Concept
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Primary Context / Function
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1. CERT-In
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Nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents and handling mandatory incident reporting.
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2. Agentic AI
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AI systems capable of executing multi-step autonomous workflows across connected software systems.
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3. Model Distillation
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Process of transferring knowledge and capabilities from a larger model to train a smaller, more efficient model.
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How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to the report titled ‘A Resilient Himalaya: Protecting a Region at Risk and Securing Future Prosperity’, consider the following statements:
- It evaluates downstream economic dependencies such as hydropower, manufacturing, and irrigated agriculture tied to Himalayan rivers and groundwater recharge.
- It includes purely rain-fed agricultural production downstream in its estimation of indirect economic dependence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding inflation targeting in India:
Statement-I: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) relies on headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation as its primary benchmark metric to adjust policy interest rates.
Statement-II: Under the statutory framework, the RBI is mandated to maintain CPI inflation at a target of 4% within a flexible tolerance band of 2% to 6%.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?