Consider the following statements regarding India’s recent defence expenditure trends:
- The increase in defence allocation has been driven largely by higher capital outlay aimed at military modernisation.
- A substantial proportion of the modernisation budget has been earmarked for domestic procurement under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- The rise in defence spending primarily reflects India’s intention to pursue expansionist military objectives in the region.
- Strengthening operational readiness and logistics has also been a focus through enhanced revenue expenditure.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
- The name of a state in India can be changed only through a Constitutional Amendment under Article 368.
- Any proposal to change the name of a state requires amendment in the First Schedule of the Constitution.
- Parliament can alter the name of a state by law under Article 3 after following the prescribed procedure.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding strategic dynamics in West Asia:
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint affecting global energy security.
- Iran’s asymmetric warfare doctrine relies significantly on proxies, missiles, and drone capabilities.
- The Indo-Pacific strategic pivot requires sustained American military prioritisation away from West Asia.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in India:
- Persistent HPV infection is responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases worldwide.
- The nationwide HPV vaccination campaign in India primarily targets 14-year-old girls.
- The World Health Organization recommends three doses of HPV vaccine for all women up to 20 years of age.
- Universal vaccination of girls can indirectly reduce HPV transmission among boys.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
In the context of large corporate conglomerates in India, insistence by a board member on containing losses in group companies before approving leadership extension primarily reflects concern over which of the following?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Right to Freedom of Religion:
- Article 25 guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion.
- The State cannot regulate or restrict any economic activity associated with religious practice.
- Religious denominations have the right to manage their own affairs in matters of religion under Article 26.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) empowers the U.S. President to regulate economic transactions after declaring a national emergency due to a foreign threat.
Statement 2: Under IEEPA, the President can impose sanctions and restrict trade or financial dealings with foreign entities.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is responsible for regulating and supervising food safety standards in India.
Statement II: FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Statement III: FSSAI lays down science-based standards for food products and regulates their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Human Papillomavirus (HPV):
- HPV infection is transmitted primarily through sexual contact.
- All HPV infections inevitably lead to cervical cancer.
- HPV vaccines are most effective when administered before exposure to the virus.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Elections to the Lok Sabha are held on the basis of: