Which of the following statements are correct in respect of tropical cyclones:
- Tropical cyclones derive their energy mainly from the latent heat released during the condensation of water vapour.
- Tropical cyclones generally form over ocean waters with temperatures below 20°C.
- The Coriolis force plays an important role in initiating the rotation of tropical cyclones.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was established to strengthen regional cooperation in security, political and economic affairs.
Statement 2: The SCO originated from the Shanghai Five mechanism, which was formed to address border security and confidence-building among member countries.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
- Andhra Pradesh has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
- The Eastern Ghats run parallel to the coastline of Andhra Pradesh and form a continuous mountain range without any gaps.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to Kakinada Port:
- Kakinada Port is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh.
- It serves the maritime trade of the Godavari region and supports the movement of agricultural and industrial cargo.
- Kakinada Port is a major natural harbour located on the western coast of India.
How many of the above is/are correct?
A geographer observes extensive alluvial deposits, fertile deltaic tracts and a relatively low-lying landscape in eastern Odisha. Which process best explains the formation of these features?
With reference to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the freedom of the press in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Act explicitly provides a statutory exemption for processing personal data undertaken exclusively for journalistic purposes.
2. In the landmark K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) ruling, the Supreme Court declared that the Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21.
3. Under the Act, a Data Principal is the individual to whom the personal data relates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
ith reference to the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
1. It was originally constituted as an ad-hoc body by the Supreme Court in 2002 to monitor compliance with court orders in environmental and forestry cases.
2. The committee was subsequently institutionalised as a permanent statutory body under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
3. The CEC operates under the administrative authority of the Ministry of Tourism to grant environmental approvals for hill resort master plans.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs regarding provisions and initiatives related to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) in India:
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Initiative
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Term
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1. Project Great Indian Bustard
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Dedicated conservation breeding and rewilding initiative centered in Desert National Park
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2. IUCN Red List Status
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Critically Endangered
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3. Firefly Bird Diverters
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Flaps installed on overhead power transmission lines to prevent fatal avian collisions
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How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
Statement 1: The SCO was established in 2001, and both India and Pakistan became full member states simultaneously at the Astana Summit in 2017.
Statement 2: All decisions taken within the SCO Council of Heads of State require absolute unanimity through consensus among all member states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the legislative and operational mechanisms governing the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?