Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Arabian Sea:
- The Arabian Sea generally has higher surface salinity than the Bay of Bengal because it receives relatively less freshwater from rivers and precipitation.
- The Somali Current flows northward throughout the year along the Somali coast.
- The southwest monsoon induces strong coastal upwelling along parts of the Somali and Arabian coasts, bringing nutrient-rich deeper water to the surface.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The existence of tribunals under the Constitution means that High Courts have no jurisdiction over matters decided by such tribunals.
Statement 2: The Supreme Court has recognised that judicial review by High Courts under Articles 226 and 227 is part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: A vacancy caused by the resignation of a sitting elected member can give rise to a bye-election.
Statement II: A bye-election elects representatives for every seat of the concerned House.
Statement III: Every member elected through a bye-election necessarily serves for exactly five years.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to India–Pakistan relations:
- The Indus Waters Treaty, 1960 was brokered by the World Bank and governs the sharing of the waters of the Indus river system between India and Pakistan.
- The Simla Agreement, 1972 provided that India and Pakistan should resolve their differences through bilateral negotiations or other mutually agreed peaceful means.
- The Lahore Declaration, 1999 included commitments relating to nuclear risk reduction and confidence-building measures between the two countries.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a Joint Parliamentary Committee?
With reference to coordinated air pollution mitigation strategies in the National Capital Region (NCR), consider the following statements:
- Mechanised road cleaning and dust suppression are core components of urban pollution management plans.
- A total of eight districts of Uttar Pradesh come under the National Capital Region (NCR) framework.
- Making Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates mandatory and regulating aggregator fleet vehicles are part of state policy interventions.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the regulatory timeline of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) draft rules, consider the following statements:
- Stubble burning contributes up to 35% of toxic air pollutants in the Delhi-NCR region on peak days.
- A two-month public consultation window was provided by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to invite suggestions on the draft rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding naval assets and maritime exercises:
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Entity / Term
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Operational Context / Type
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1. INS Kolkata
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Frontline Destroyer of the Indian Navy
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2. PNS Hunain
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Yarmook-class Corvette / Offshore Patrol Vessel
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3. SEASPARK-26
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Biennial exercise conducted by the Pakistani Navy
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How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding social security regulations under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in India:
Statement-I: Workers earning up to ₹25,000 per month in establishments covered under the EPFO are mandatorily required to contribute to social security schemes, while contributions for those earning above this threshold remain voluntary.
Statement-II: The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified an upward revision in the statutory EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month after a gap of 12 years.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
With reference to the meteorological lifecycle of Typhoon Dujuan, which one of the following statements is correct?