IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding accountability mechanisms for judges of the higher judiciary in India:

  1. Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed only through a process of impeachment by Parliament.
  2. The initiation of impeachment requires a fixed minimum number of Members of Parliament.
  3. An independent constitutional body exclusively investigates complaints against higher judiciary judges.

How many of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Supreme Court of India can entertain a Public Interest Litigation even when the petitioner is not personally affected.
  2. Public Interest Litigation is expressly provided for in the Constitution of India.
  3. High Courts in India have writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.
  4. Making false complaints and giving false evidence are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

How many of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

  1. Scandium is classified as a rare earth element and is used in next-generation semiconductor technologies.
  2. Rare earth export controls can become instruments of geopolitical leverage in international trade relations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding the recent passenger-centric regulations issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA):

  1. The refund timeline for tickets booked through travel agents or online portals has been reduced to 14 working days.
  2. The no-charge cancellation or amendment window has been extended to 48 hours and is available for all modes of booking.
  3. Free name correction within 24 hours is applicable only when tickets are booked directly through the airline’s website.
  4. A new provision allows refunds or credit shells in cases of hospitalisation of the passenger or a listed family member during the travel period.

Which of the above statements are correct?


Ques:5

In many macaque societies, the dominance rank of an individual female is primarily determined by:


Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Gross Value Added (GVA)?

  1. GVA measures the value of goods and services produced minus the value of intermediate consumption.
  2. GVA at basic prices excludes product taxes and includes product subsidies.
  3. GDP at market prices is equal to GVA at basic prices plus net indirect taxes.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: IMEC is intended to serve as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Statement 2: I IMEC is a military alliance formed between India, the European Union, and Gulf countries.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: I2U2 is emerging as a strategic minilateral platform focused on economic and technological cooperation in West Asia.

Statement II: It promotes joint investments in areas such as food security, renewable energy, water, and infrastructure.

Statement III: It functions as a formal military alliance with a collective defence clause similar to NATO.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to Mutual Funds:

  1. Mutual Funds pool money from multiple investors and invest in diversified securities.
  2. The Net Asset Value (NAV) of a mutual fund is calculated daily for open-ended schemes.
  3. Mutual Funds in India are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:10

Titanium is most commonly found in which mineral?