Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Inter-State Council?
- The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body established under Article 263 of the Constitution of India.
- It is constituted by the President of India to promote coordination and cooperation between the Centre and the States.
- The recommendations of the Inter-State Council are binding on both the Union and the States.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The EIA Notification, 2006 mandates prior environmental clearance for certain categories of development projects in India.
Statement 2: Environmental clearance under the EIA Notification, 2006 is required before the commencement of construction or land preparation activities.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: UNEP plays a central role in coordinating global environmental activities within the United Nations system.
Statement II: UNEP was established following the 1972 Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment to serve as the leading global environmental authority.
Statement III: UNEP provides scientific assessments, develops environmental norms, and supports countries in implementing environmental policies.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to seas and water bodies bordering Iran:
- Iran has a coastline along the Caspian Sea.
- The Persian Gulf lies to the south-west of Iran.
- The Red Sea directly borders Iran.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following countries does not have a coastline along the Persian Gulf?
With reference to India’s recent articulation on BRICS cooperation, consider the following statements:
- BRICS functions as an alternative platform to Bretton Woods institutions by promoting development finance through the New Development Bank.
- India has consistently opposed the expansion of BRICS membership on grounds of institutional dilution.
- BRICS emphasises reform of global governance institutions to reflect contemporary economic realities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal were in news recently. In this context, consider the following statements:
- These festivals are linked to solar cycles rather than lunar calendars.
- They reflect India’s cultural diversity and support the constitutional value of fraternity.
- All these festivals are declared national holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to organised crime in India, consider the following statements:
- Organised crime is listed as a non-traditional security threat under India’s internal security framework.
- The Seventh Schedule explicitly assigns “organised crime” to the Union List.
- Intelligence-led policing is considered more effective than reactive policing in combating organised crime.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding banking holidays in India:
- The Reserve Bank of India determines banking holidays under statutory powers.
- Regional festivals influencing bank holidays reflect cooperative federalism.
- Banking holidays affect digital transactions as well as physical banking services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India’s border infrastructure development, consider the following statements:
- Border infrastructure has both civilian and military utility.
- Improved connectivity near borders automatically escalates militarisation.
- Infrastructure development in border areas can aid socio-economic inclusion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?