Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV):
- PSLV is a four-stage launch vehicle using alternating solid and liquid propulsion stages.
- PSLV is primarily designed to place satellites into Polar Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) but can also undertake interplanetary missions.
- PSLV uses only cryogenic engines in its upper stages.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established in 1967 through the Bangkok Declaration.
Statement 2: ASEAN currently has 10 member countries, with Timor-Leste yet to become a full member.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: India permits up to 49% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under the automatic route in launch vehicle and associated systems manufacturing.
Statement 2: The liberalisation of FDI norms aims to attract private investment, advanced technology, and global partnerships in India's space sector.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs):
- FTAs promote trade by lowering tariffs and improving market access.
- Every FTA allows the free movement of labour among member countries.
- FTAs may also cover services, investment, intellectual property, and digital trade.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which one of the following correctly distinguishes the second reading from the third reading of a Bill?
With reference to the objectives of education in India, consider the following statements:
- Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) aims to ensure that every child acquires basic reading, writing and numeracy skills at the foundational stage of schooling.
- The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes holistic and multidisciplinary education along with cognitive, ethical and socio-emotional development.
- The Constitution of India makes the Right to Education a Fundamental Right only for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to India's textile and apparel sector, consider the following statements:
- The global apparel market is dominated by man-made fibre (MMF)-based products rather than cotton-based products.
- PM MITRA Parks aim to integrate textile manufacturing with infrastructure, logistics and value-chain development.
- Bangladesh's rise in apparel exports has been driven primarily by its abundant domestic cotton production.
- High real interest rates and fragmented production ecosystems are among the factors affecting the competitiveness of India's apparel exports.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to dyslipidemia, consider the following statements:
- Low High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is the most common lipid abnormality reported among Indian adults.
- According to the ICMR-INDIAB study, dyslipidemia is found predominantly among elderly people above 60 years of age.
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With reference to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and the space sector, consider the following statements:
- Satellites placed in Low Earth Orbit generally provide lower communication latency than satellites in higher orbits.
- Under the Outer Space Treaty, countries can claim sovereign ownership over orbital shells once they successfully deploy satellites there.
- The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) coordinates the allocation of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbital resources to prevent harmful interference.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Which one of the following best explains why evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is generally considered more reliable than evidence from observational studies for assessing the effectiveness of a medical intervention?