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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Tungabhadra River Basin?

  1. The river flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  2. It eventually joins the Krishna River.
  3. The river basin lies entirely within Telangana.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) provides collateral-free credit guarantee support to eligible MSEs.

Statement 2: The scheme reduces lenders' credit risk, encouraging greater lending to micro and small enterprises.

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


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Governor appoints the Chief Minister of a State.

Statement II: The Governor normally appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Legislative Assembly as Chief Minister.

Statement III: The Constitution expressly prescribes that the Governor must appoint the leader of the largest political party as Chief Minister.

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


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to State Legislative Assembly:

  1. It is the lower House in States having a bicameral legislature.
  2. Every State in India has a Legislative Assembly.
  3. Members of the Legislative Assembly are directly elected by the people.

How many of the above is/are not correct?


Ques:5

Which one of the following best describes the purpose of a Habeas Corpus petition?


Ques:6

With reference to the recent allegations of irregularities in medical procurement under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), consider the following statements:

  1. The alleged scam involved procurement of medical equipment and consumables at prices significantly higher than prevailing market rates.
  2. The alleged irregularities are being investigated under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
  3. The complaint alleged that all procurement contracts were transparently published on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) after award.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:7

How many of the following statements regarding India–China economic relations are correct?

  1. The India–China Strategic Economic Dialogue was launched to strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination and sectoral cooperation between the two countries.
  2. The Strategic Economic Dialogue has continued uninterrupted since its inception.
  3. India's major economic concern in bilateral trade with China is the persistent trade deficit.
  4. Cooperation in energy security was one of the areas discussed under the Strategic Economic Dialogue.

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Ques:8

With reference to light pollution, consider the following statements:

  1. Artificial illumination at night can interfere with melatonin production, thereby disrupting the human circadian rhythm.
  2. Establishment of Dark Sky Reserves primarily aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from urban areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:9

With reference to the crime of genocide and the international legal framework, consider the following statements:

  1. The UN Genocide Convention defines genocide as acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.
  2. The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Commission of Inquiry has the authority to impose criminal penalties on individuals found guilty of genocide.
  3. Findings of a UN Commission of Inquiry may be used as documentary evidence before international courts such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) or the International Criminal Court (ICC).

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:10

Which one of the following countries was once among India's major crude oil suppliers but witnessed a sharp decline in exports to India primarily due to unilateral economic sanctions imposed by the United States?