Which of the following statements are correct in respect of National Sample Survey (NSS):
- It was established to collect reliable data on socio-economic and demographic aspects of India.
- It operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
- Its surveys include topics like employment, consumer expenditure, and health.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: PM POSHAN aims to provide mid-day meals to school children to improve nutrition and attendance.
Statement 2: The scheme is implemented under the Ministry of Education and covers all government and government-aided schools across India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: FPOs are formed to improve farmers’ income and strengthen their bargaining power.
Statement II: FPOs are legally registered entities, often under the Companies Act or Cooperative Societies Act.
Statement III: FPOs provide collective marketing, access to inputs, and capacity building for farmers.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS):
- ICDS provides free higher education scholarships to children above 15 years of age.
- It is implemented under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- ICDS focuses exclusively on urban children and does not cover rural areas.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which countries were the founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
Consider the following statements with reference to Brahmastra Missile
- It is named as Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM).
- It is a supersonic glide missile.
- It outperforms similar missiles like China’s DF-17 in terms of range and technology.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ)
Statement I: India has reduced “no-go” areas for Exclusive Economic Zones by almost 99 per cent.
Statement II: In all, India's EEZ is about 2.36 million sq km, of which 1 million sq km, about 42%, was in the 'no go' zone.
Statement III: Within the EEZ, the coastal state has specific rights, including the exploration and exploitation of natural resources, such as minerals, oil, and gas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements with reference to Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)
- OALP was launched in 2016 under Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP).
- OALP gives an option to a company to select the exploration blocks on its own, without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
How is Compressed Biogas (CBG) different from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?
Which of the following statements correctly match the specific clause under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution regarding the GST Council?
- Article 279A(1) – Mandates the GST Council to recommend the date for the imposition of GST on petroleum products.
- Article 279A(5) – Provides the GST Council authority to recommend GST rates, threshold limits, and exemptions.
- Article 279A(6) – Emphasizes that the functioning of the GST Council should aim to develop a harmonized national market.
- Article 279A(10) – Assigns the Council powers to resolve disputes between the Centre and States over GST implementation.
Choose the correct option: