Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the qualifications of an MP?
- A person must not hold an office of profit under the Government of India or a State, subject to constitutional exceptions.
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951 also provides for qualifications and disqualifications relating to membership.
- The Constitution requires every MP to possess a minimum educational qualification.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is an agreement between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers on goods and services traded among them.
Statement 2: FTAs necessarily eliminate all trade restrictions between the participating countries.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) plays an important role in promoting industrial development and improving the business environment in India.
Statement II: DPIIT is a constitutional body established directly under the Constitution of India.
Statement III: DPIIT operates under the Ministry of Finance.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the composition of FSSAI:
- The Authority consists of a Chairperson and 22 members.
- At least one-third of the members are women.
- Representatives of relevant ministries and departments are included in its composition.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following developments significantly expanded the SCO's geographical and strategic reach?
Consider the following statements regarding the judicial appointment process as discussed in the context of the Collegium system:
- Executive agencies, including intelligence inputs at both the Centre and State levels, are involved prior to the Collegium’s recommendations taking shape.
- Every judicial appointment formally bears the imprimatur of the President of India.
- The acceptance and final execution of recommended names rest within the domain of the executive.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: In democratic voter roll management, the burden of proving non-residence or ineligibility should ideally remain with the state rather than shifting onto the voter.
- Statement-II: Striking off a genuine citizen from the electoral roll constitutes a far costlier error for democracy than leaving a non-existent or moved voter on the roll.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
With reference to criticisms surrounding AI development mentioned in the article, consider the following statements:
- Anthropomorphism refers to the human cognitive bias of characterizing non-human entities in human terms.
- Mustafa Suleyman praised AI developers for treating models like "moral patients" to build trust in artificial intelligence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Article 3 of the Constitution of India regarding the reorganisation of states, consider the following statements:
- A Bill proposing the creation of a new state or alteration of state boundaries can be introduced in either House of Parliament only on the recommendation of the President.
- The views expressed by the concerned State Legislature regarding a proposed reorganisation Bill are legally binding on Parliament.
- Altering the boundaries or name of an existing state under Article 3 requires a constitutional amendment under Article 368 passed by a special majority.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data and macroeconomic trends reported in the article, consider the following statements:
- A PMI reading above 50 signals expansion in economic activity, whereas a reading below 50 denotes contraction.
- In September, India's Flash Manufacturing PMI reached a seven-month high of 55.7, outpacing the previous month's reading of 52.8.
- Despite overall economic expansion, job creation in the private sector declined in September due to rising crude oil prices and geopolitical conflict in West Asia.
How many of the above statements are correct?