Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Western Disturbances and flash floods?
- Western Disturbances can trigger intense rainfall over the western Himalayas, which may contribute to flash floods.
- The interaction of Western Disturbances with moist air masses can enhance precipitation over mountainous regions.
- Flash floods associated with Western Disturbances occur exclusively during the summer monsoon season.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: A member of the Lok Sabha can be disqualified from being a member of Parliament if they hold an office of profit under the Government of India or a State Government, subject to the exceptions provided by law.
Statement 2: The Constitution provides that Parliament may declare by law which offices will not disqualify their holders from membership of Parliament.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
- The FDA is a federal agency of the United States responsible for protecting public health by regulating food, drugs, biological products, medical devices and other related products.
- The FDA regulates the safety and effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs before they are marketed in the United States.
- The FDA is a specialised agency of the World Health Organization responsible for regulating medicines and medical devices globally.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which one of the following statements is most accurate regarding the right to protest in India?
Consider the following statements:
- Iran’s western and southwestern frontiers connect it to Iraq and the Persian Gulf region, while its northern boundary includes the Caspian Sea and borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
- Israel’s geographical position provides it with direct land boundaries with Iran through Iraq and Syria, and its coastline extends along both the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the proposed visit of the Chinese President to India:
- The proposed visit of Xi Jinping is linked to the BRICS Leaders' Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi.
- It would be his first visit to India since the 2019 India-China military standoff in eastern Ladakh.
- The proposed visit comes amid efforts by India and China to improve bilateral relations and address outstanding boundary issues.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to recent developments in India's defence manufacturing sector, consider the following pairs:
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Technology/Institution
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Significance
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1. DRDO
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Development of defence technologies
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2. Technology Transfer
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Transition of developed technologies towards industrial production
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3. Indigenous defence manufacturing
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Reduction of import dependence
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4. Conventional missile systems
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Technologies approved for transfer to eligible Indian defence companies
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How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid:
- Renewable energy curtailment may occur when available renewable generation exceeds the ability of the electricity system to absorb or transmit it.
- Time-of-use electricity tariffs can encourage consumers to shift electricity consumption towards periods of high renewable generation.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are the only technological solution available for maintaining grid stability in a solar-heavy electricity system.
- Solar and wind generation are generally inverter-based sources and can pose different grid-stability challenges compared with conventional synchronous generation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the forllowing statements:
Satatement 1: A significant geographical area of India can experience rainfall deficiency even when some regions simultaneously face floods or excessive rainfall.
Statement 2: The southwest monsoon does not distribute rainfall uniformly across India, and the spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall can vary substantially between regions and even between districts within the same State.
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Match List-I with List-II
List-I: Term
A. Aravalli Range
B. Rainfall Deficit
C. Renewable Energy Curtailment
D. Technology Transfer
List-II: Description
- Reduction of potential electricity generation because the grid cannot absorb the available power
- Transfer of developed technology from a research/development stage towards industrial or commercial application
- A major ancient mountain system extending through parts of northwestern India
- Rainfall received below the climatological normal for a specified period or region
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A B C D