Secondary PM2.5 pollution is a significant contributor to urban air quality deterioration in India.
- It is emitted directly from sources such as vehicles, industries, and construction activities.
- It forms in the atmosphere through chemical reactions involving precursor gases like sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ammonia (NH3).
- Its formation is influenced by meteorological factors such as humidity and temperature.
- Controlling only local dust sources is sufficient to mitigate its concentration in urban areas.
Which of the following statements correctly describe its characteristics?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) launch vehicle:
- LVM3 is India’s heaviest launch vehicle and can place payloads in geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) and low earth orbit (LEO).
- A human-rated version of LVM3 is being developed for India’s Gaganyaan mission.
- LVM3 has been used exclusively for ISRO’s domestic satellites and not for international commercial launches.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding parliamentary committees and fast-tracking of bills in India:
- Parliamentary committees examine bills in detail, incorporating expert opinions and multi-party inputs.
- Passing bills without committee review may weaken parliamentary scrutiny and trigger public opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
India’s economic growth is influenced by various domestic and external factors. Consider the following statements regarding factors that can boost India’s GDP growth:
- Increased household consumption, particularly in services like healthcare and education.
- Rise in net exports due to higher global demand for Indian goods and services.
- Government spending on infrastructure and defence projects.
- Expansion in agricultural output in a single season regardless of domestic demand.
Which of the statements correctly reflect major contributors to India’s GDP growth?
Consider the following statements regarding the Akash-NG missile system:
- It has a canisterised launcher that enhances deployability and shelf life.
- It is capable of intercepting aerial targets with low radar cross-section.
- It relies entirely on imported components for its guidance and radar systems.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Aravalli Green Wall Project?
- The project aims to restore degraded land, combat desertification, and improve ecological resilience along the Aravalli range.
- It focuses on creating a continuous forest cover using monoculture plantations to rapidly increase green cover.
- The project spans parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi, following the natural extent of the Aravalli range.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Attorney General of India is the chief legal adviser to the Government of India and represents the Union in important legal matters before courts.
Statement 2: The Solicitor General of India assists the Attorney General and appears in courts on behalf of the Union government under the Law Officers Rules.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The National Critical Mineral Mission aims to reduce India’s strategic dependence on imports of critical minerals.
Statement II: The Mission focuses on domestic exploration, mining and processing of critical minerals essential for energy transition, electronics and defence.
Statement III: The Mission also promotes international partnerships and overseas asset acquisition to secure stable supplies of critical minerals.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to monazite:
- The monazite mineral is an important source of rare earth elements such as cerium, lanthanum and neodymium.
- Monazite sands in India are mainly found along the coastal regions of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Odisha.
- Monazite contains thorium, making its mining and processing subject to atomic energy regulations in India.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
The Forest Survey of India (FSI) functions under which Ministry?