Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the physical geography of Saudi Arabia:
- The Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, is one of the largest continuous sand deserts in the world.
- The Asir region in southwestern Saudi Arabia receives relatively higher rainfall than most other parts of the country.
- The Tuwaiq Escarpment is a prominent physical feature located in western Saudi Arabia.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Foreign Direct Investment can contribute to economic growth by bringing foreign capital, advanced technology and managerial expertise into the host country.
Statement 2: Foreign Direct Investment necessarily requires a foreign investor to acquire 100% ownership of an enterprise operating in the host country.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
- The Red Sea lies within a tectonically active region associated with the separation of the African and Arabian plates.
- The Red Sea is connected to the Indian Ocean through the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to ASEAN Summit:
- The ASEAN Summit is the supreme policymaking body of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
- ASEAN consists of ten member states, including Timor-Leste.
- The ASEAN Summit provides a platform for member states to discuss regional economic integration, security and political cooperation.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the method of appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
With reference to the Shamonda virus, recently reported in global news, consider the following statements:
- It is a vector-borne RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthobunyavirus in the family Peribunyaviridae.
- The primary transmission vector responsible for spreading the virus among livestock is the Culicoides biting midge.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) currently mandates a commercially available trivalent attenuated vaccine for all cattle populations across endemic regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding scientific honours in theoretical physics and their Indian recipients:
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Award / Honour
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Key Context / Recipient Detail
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1. Oskar Klein Medal
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Awarded by Stockholm University & Nobel Committee; Prof. Ashoke Sen became its first Indian recipient
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2. Dirac Medal
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Conferred by ICTP; received by Prof. Ashoke Sen and Prof. Deepak Dhar
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3. Boltzmann Medal
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Highest award in statistical physics; won jointly by Prof. Deepak Dhar
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How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Core Investment Companies (CICs) in India:
Statement 1: Under the Reserve Bank of India’s Scale-Based Regulatory (SBR) framework, NBFCs classified in the "Upper Layer" (NBFC-UL) are subject to mandatory listing requirements on recognized stock exchanges within a stipulated time frame.
Statement 2: A Core Investment Company (CIC) is completely exempted from registration with the RBI regardless of whether it accesses public funds or holds systemically critical asset sizes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the naming and classification of tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean (NIO) basin, consider the following statements:
- Cyclones developing over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are named sequentially from a comprehensive list prepared by 13 member countries of the WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones.
- The name Arnab, assigned to the tropical cyclonic storm forming over the Bay of Bengal in late October 2026, was officially proposed by Bangladesh.
- On average, more tropical cyclones form in the Arabian Sea each year than in the Bay of Bengal due to warmer sea surface temperatures.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the State Legislative Councils (Vidhan Parishad) in India, consider the following statements:
- Parliament can abolish or create a Legislative Council if the Legislative Assembly of that state passes a resolution by a simple majority of total members present and voting.
- Under Article 171 of the Constitution, the total number of members in a Legislative Council cannot exceed one-half of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly, nor be less than 60.
- One-twelfth of the members of a Legislative Council are elected by an electorate consisting of registered university graduates of at least three years’ standing residing in the state.
- The Legislative Council possesses equal constitutional powers with the Legislative Assembly regarding the passage and rejection of Money Bills.
Which one of the statements given above is correct?