Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
- CAQM was established under a central law in 2021 to address air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
- CAQM has the power to issue binding directions to States and authorities under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- CAQM replaces and permanently abolishes all other institutions dealing with air pollution in India.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Indo-Gangetic Plains are among the most fertile agricultural regions in India.
Statement 2: 2: This high fertility is primarily due to the extensive deposition of alluvial soils by the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems over long geological periods.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Census of India is conducted to collect demographic, social and economic data of the population.
Statement II: The Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948, which provides the legal framework and confidentiality safeguards.
Statement III: The Census is carried out every ten years and is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD):
- OECD provides financial assistance and development loans to its member countries.
- India is a key partner country of the OECD but not a full member.
- OECD was established as a successor to the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC).
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following elections is not conducted by the Election Commission of India?
With reference to air pollution dispersion in winter conditions, consider the following statements:
- Low ventilation index values combined with weak wind speeds reduce the atmosphere’s capacity to disperse pollutants, leading to higher concentrations of particulate matter near the surface.
- Vehicular emissions are the dominant source of winter air pollution across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, irrespective of regional and meteorological factors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India’s recent engagements with Oman and Ethiopia, consider the following statements:
- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) are limited only to trade in goods and do not cover services or investments.
- India and Oman began formal negotiations for their CEPA in November 2023.
- The elevation of India–Ethiopia relations to a Strategic Partnership includes cooperation in defence and cybersecurity.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
With reference to Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in India, consider the following statements:
- QCOs mandate compulsory certification of notified products by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
- QCOs were originally introduced only for consumer-facing and safety-critical products.
- Recent withdrawal of QCOs applies to certain industrial raw materials used as intermediate inputs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The induction of the MH-60R Seahawk helicopters into the Indian Navy primarily enhances India’s capability in which of the following domains?
With reference to the “Goldilocks phase” mentioned by the RBI Governor, consider the following statements:
- It refers to a macroeconomic situation characterised by steady economic growth, low inflation, and supportive interest rates.
- Such a phase allows the central bank to maintain an accommodative monetary policy without immediate risks of inflationary overheating.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?