Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems?
- Javelin is a man-portable, anti-tank guided missile system developed jointly by the United States.
- It uses a “fire-and-forget” guidance system, allowing the operator to move after launching the missile.
- The missile is designed only to attack stationary armoured targets and cannot engage moving targets.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Leader of the Opposition performs an important role in scrutinising the policies and functioning of the government.
Statement 2: The office of the Leader of the Opposition is expressly mentioned in the Constitution of India and its powers and functions are defined by the Constitution.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Wimbledon is played on clay courts and is traditionally associated with slow-paced baseline rallies.
Statement 2: The Wimbledon Championships are organised annually in London by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to China’s Gyirong Port:
- Gyirong Port is located in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region and lies close to Nepal’s northern border.
- It is an important China–Nepal border trading point and serves as a major route for bilateral trade.
- Gyirong Port is located on the China–Bhutan border and serves as a key trade route between China and Bhutan.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements regarding United Nations Security Council Resolution 2593 is correct?
With reference to India’s assistance during the disaster in Nepal, which one of the following best explains its UPSC relevance?
Consider the following statements regarding FCNR(B) deposits and foreign-exchange reserves:
1. FCNR(B) deposits are denominated in foreign currency.
2. Foreign-exchange reserves are relevant to India’s external-sector resilience.
3. A rise in foreign-exchange reserves automatically implies a fall in India’s current account deficit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I
A. Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal
B. Ethanol blending
C. Social-media use by children
D. India–Kuwait defence dialogue
List-II
1. Federalism and inter-State water disputes
2. Energy security and food security
3. Child protection and digital regulation
4. India–Gulf relations
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Which one of the following statements about ethanol blending is NOT correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the rising risk of glacier collapse and Himalayan vulnerability:
1. Climate change can alter the stability of glaciers and glacial lakes in the Himalayan region.
2. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) can pose a hazard to downstream communities and infrastructure.
3. Early-warning systems and hazard mapping can help reduce disaster risk in vulnerable Himalayan areas.
4. Himalayan glacial hazards are unrelated to changes in temperature and precipitation patterns.
How many of the above statements are correct?