Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971?
- Desecration of the National Flag or the Constitution of India is punishable under this Act.
- Preventing the singing of the National Anthem or causing disturbances during its singing is an offence under this Act.
- The Act allows intentional burning of the National Flag if done as a form of protest covered under freedom of speech.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: India has one of the very few numbers of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia.
Statement 2: India’s sites include a mix of cultural, natural, and mixed categories recognised for their outstanding universal value.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Tenth Schedule aims to prevent political defections that may undermine the stability of governments.
Statement II: A member of a House is disqualified if they voluntarily give up the membership of the political party on whose ticket they were elected.
Statement III: The Presiding Officer’s decision on disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is not subject to judicial review.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Lok Sabha Sessions:
- The President decides the dates of the Lok Sabha sessions on the advice of the Cabinet.
- There must be at least two sessions of Lok Sabha every year.
- The gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed six months.
How many of the above is/are incorrect?
The Speaker of Lok Sabha vacates office when
Consider the following statements regarding electoral reforms and the powers of the Election Commission of India (ECI):
- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a constitutional responsibility of the Election Commission.
- The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) currently enjoys statutory immunity from legal proceedings under a law passed by Parliament.
- The process of appointing Election Commissioners constitutionally requires the Chief Justice of India to be part of the selection committee.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding recent discussions on migration by European nations:
- European nations are debating ways to limit the European Court of Human Rights’ influence in migration matters.
- The European Convention on Human Rights is being amended to allow easier deportation of migrants.
- The move comes amid a decline in illegal border crossings in Europe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The sustained fight against extreme air pollution in Delhi has fundamentally reshaped the city's environment, economy, and governance. Which statement correctly identifies a major, lasting change resulting from this struggle?
Consider the following statements regarding income and wealth inequality in India as per the World Inequality Report 2026:
Statement 1: The top 10% of earners in India capture 58% of the national income, and wealth inequality is actually lower than income inequality.
Statement 2: Female labour participation in India is very low at around 15.7% with no significant improvement, while the bottom 50% of earners share only 15% of the national income.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements regarding UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and India:
- Diwali has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2025.
- UNESCO’s ICH list covers only performing arts and traditional craftsmanship.
- With Diwali’s inclusion, India now has 16 elements inscribed on the list.
- An element can be included in the ICH list if it is inclusive, community-based, and representative.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?