IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Anti-Defection Law in India?

  1. It was added to the Constitution through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.
  2. The Tenth Schedule deals with provisions related to disqualification on grounds of defection.
  3. The decision regarding disqualification of members is made by the Election Commission of India.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The National Testing Agency also conducts the CUET examination for admission to many central universities in India.

Statement 2: The main objective of the National Testing Agency is to improve transparency and efficiency in entrance examinations.

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


Ques:3

The term “Pax Silica” is associated with:


Ques:4

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are involved in refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum products.
  2. All OMCs in India are fully private companies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:5

The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 were notified under which Act?


Ques:6

With reference to the India–US Critical Minerals Framework, consider the following statements:

  1. The framework seeks cooperation across mining, processing, recycling and investment related to critical minerals.
  2. The agreement aims to reduce dependence on single-source supply chains for critical minerals.
  3. Rare earth minerals are important for advanced technologies including electronics and defence manufacturing.
  4. The framework has been signed under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:7

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the International Relations and Peace Studies (IRPS) programme at Nalanda University?

  1. The programme explores Indian epics and Indic knowledge systems in the context of contemporary international relations.
  2. The programme exclusively focuses on religious studies and theology.
  3. The programme examines themes such as diplomacy, governance and strategic studies through ancient Indian texts.

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Ques:8

With reference to heat waves in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Rising baseline temperatures due to climate change are increasing the frequency and severity of heat waves in India.
  2. Heat waves in India occur only due to global climatic factors such as El Niño.

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Ques:9

Which company’s satellite broadband network has emerged as the most commercially profitable segment of SpaceX according to recent disclosures?


Ques:10

With reference to liberal-arts education in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), consider the following statements:

  1. Liberal-arts education promotes critical thinking, ethical reasoning and interdisciplinary understanding.
  2. The National Education Policy (NEP) emphasises multidisciplinary and holistic learning approaches.
  3. India’s traditional knowledge systems historically viewed education as an interconnected and integrated pursuit.

How many of the above statements are correct?