Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Make in India’ initiative?
- It was launched in 2014 to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub.
- It identified 25 priority sectors for investment and development.
- The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: State Pollution Control Boards are constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Statement 2: The primary function of SPCBs is to implement the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India.
Statement II: The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Statement III: The Governor is directly elected by the people of the State.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India?
- MSMEs are classified based on investment in plant & machinery/equipment and annual turnover.
- The revised definition of MSMEs came into effect in July 2020.
- Both manufacturing and service enterprises are now covered under the same criteria.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
The Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for which unique feature?
Consider the following statements regarding the Monkey pox disease:
- It is the bacterial disease caused by close contact with the monkeys.
- WHO has declared it as international health emergency recently.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Fields Medal:
1. It is regarded as the highest honor in mathematics and is awarded once every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.
2. So far, Manjul Bhargava and Akshay Venkatesh are the only persons of Indian origin to have received the Fields Medal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to recent changes in mineral exploration drilling on forest land, consider the following statements:
1. The Union Environment Ministry has allowed 62 to 80 bore holes of up to 6-inch diameter per 10 sq km for survey and exploration under the exemption category, without seeking clearance under the Forest Conservation Act.
2. The ministry has directed that bore hole drilling should be a temporary activity limited to about 20 days at each site to minimize impacts on wildlife.
3. As per the new guidelines, drilling activities, including bore hole plugging, are exempted from adhering to any Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in forest areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Ravi Beas Management Board:
1. It is a statutory body constituted under the Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
2. It manages and regulates the supply of water from the Ravi and Beas rivers to the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statement regarding the Interstate river water disputes:
1. Interstate rivers and River valleys are mentioned in the state list of the Indian constitution.
2. These disputes are excluded from the jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
3. Central Government may create tribunals to resolve such disputes.
How many of the statements given above are correct?