Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
- PLFS was launched by the National Statistical Office (NSO) in 2017 to estimate key labour force indicators in India.
- PLFS provides annual estimates for both urban and rural areas, and quarterly estimates only for urban areas.
- PLFS measures employment and unemployment using the Usual Status, Current Weekly Status, and Current Daily Status approaches.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) brings long-term capital inflows along with technology transfer, managerial skills, and market access to the host country.
Statement 2: FDI involves investment with a lasting interest and significant degree of control by a foreign investor in an enterprise operating in another country.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Depreciation of the Indian Rupee refers to a decline in the value of the rupee against foreign currencies, especially the US dollar, under a market-determined exchange rate system.
Statement II: A widening current account deficit, higher import demand (especially crude oil), and rising global interest rates can put downward pressure on the rupee.
Statement III: Capital outflows by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) due to risk aversion or monetary tightening in advanced economies can reduce dollar inflows and weaken the rupee.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Wholesale Price Index (WPI):
- WPI measures price changes at the wholesale level and reflects inflation faced by producers rather than consumers.
- Primary Articles, Fuel & Power, and Manufactured Products are the three major components of WPI.
- WPI is used by the Reserve Bank of India as the main target for monetary policy.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The Hills of Kandhamal form part of which major physiographic division of India?
Consider the following statements regarding air pollution in Delhi-NCR:
- The primary contributor to PM2.5 pollution in Delhi is the transport sector, followed by transboundary pollution from neighbouring industrial regions.
- According to CPCB and IITM data, Severe AQI (401-500) is considered hazardous only for individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the recent India-Jordan bilateral engagement:
- India and Jordan have expressed a common and clear stance against terrorism.
- MoUs were signed between the two countries in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, and digital public infrastructure.
- Jordan is a significant supplier of phosphatic fertilizer to India, and both sides are exploring further investment in this sector.
- India-Jordan bilateral trade is targeted to reach US$ 10 billion in the next 5 years.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following statements correctly reflects the distinction between Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Universal Health Care, and India’s challenges in achieving them?
The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Grameen (VB-GRAMG) Bill proposes which of the following changes compared to MGNREGA?
Consider the following statements regarding the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025:
- It allows private companies and their joint ventures to set up nuclear power plants in India.
- It removes the “right of recourse” provision, limiting suppliers’ liability in case of a nuclear accident.
- It centralises all nuclear-related activities, including enrichment of radioactive substances, under exclusive Central government control.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?