Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Sir Creek:
- Sir Creek is a 96-km long disputed tidal estuary on the India–Pakistan border, located in the Rann of Kutch.
- The dispute between India and Pakistan over Sir Creek is mainly related to the interpretation of the maritime boundary.
- The resolution of the Sir Creek dispute is crucial for determining the maritime Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of both countries.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is the principal human rights official of the United Nations.
Statement 2: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is appointed by the UN General Assembly on the recommendation of the UN Secretary-General.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The RTE Act aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6–14 years in India.
Statement II: The Act mandates neighborhood schooling, ensuring children have access to a school within a reasonable distance from their home.
Statement III: The Act requires private schools to reserve 25% of seats for children from economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups,
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA):
- SSA is an integrated scheme for school education extending from pre-school to class 12.
- It aims to improve quality of education, infrastructure, and learning outcomes across India.
- SSA is implemented solely by the central government without any involvement of state governments.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Hydrogen gas produced by electrolysis is:
Which of the following is not the instrument of monetary policy used by the RBI?
With reference to Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, consider the following statements:
1. He was an exponent of the Banaras gharana and specialized in Khayal and Purab Ang Thumri.
2. He received the Padma Bhushan in 2010 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2020.
3. Mishra was known for his contributions to Hindustani classical music, particularly in the genres of Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, and Bhajan.
4. He was a prominent figure in the Kirana gharana and trained under Ustad Abdul Ghani Khan.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements:
1. NCAP aims to reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentrations by 20–30% by 2024–25, using 2017 as the base year.
2. The programme is implemented under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
3. NCAP is a statutory programme under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
With reference to Sir Creek, consider the following statements:
1. The Sir Creek Line demarcates the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch.
2. The dispute over Sir Creek affects the determination of the maritime boundary and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Arabian Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Biostimulants, consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Biostimulants are gaining importance in sustainable agriculture.
Statement 2: They improve crop yield and resilience against abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity without harming soil health.
Which of the following options is correct?