Consider the following countries:
- Bahrain
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
Which of the above are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
With reference to air pollution and atmospheric dispersion, consider the following statements:
- Calm wind conditions and dense fog restrict the dispersion of air pollutants.
- Vehicular emissions constitute an important source of urban air pollution.
- A higher ventilation index reflects poor atmospheric capacity to dilute pollutants.
- Reduced atmospheric mixing depth increases the possibility of severe air pollution events.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
With reference to Bharat Stage (BS) emission norms in India, consider the following statements:
- All private vehicles registered on or after 1 April 2020 are BS-VI compliant.
- BS-VI norms mandate lower sulphur content in fuel to enable advanced emission-control technologies.
- Under BS-VI norms, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limits for diesel vehicles are marginally lower than BS-IV norms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the debate on Generative AI training data and copyright in India, consider the following statements:
- AI companies argue that training AI models on copyrighted works is lawful because it involves learning statistical patterns rather than reproducing protected content.
- Indian copyright law recognises transformative use as a defence in certain cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), recently proposed reforms related to mergers and acquisitions primarily to:
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Human Development Index (HDI)?
- HDI is published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to measure overall human development.
- HDI combines indicators of health, education, and standard of living into a single composite index.
- HDI uses Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the direct indicator of income dimension.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The G-20 is an informal forum of major economies that addresses global economic stability and development issues.
Statement 2: The G-20 was established in 1999 in response to the Asian Financial Crisis to promote international financial cooperation.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) are widely used in India’s nuclear power programme due to their suitability for domestic fuel resources.
Statement II: PHWRs use heavy water (D₂O) as both moderator and coolant, enabling the use of natural uranium as fuel.
Statement III: PHWRs require enriched uranium fuel and depend heavily on foreign fuel supply chains.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010:
- The Act provides a legal framework for compensation to victims of nuclear damage in India.
- It places exclusive liability on the nuclear plant operator, irrespective of fault.
- The Act completely bars the operator’s right of recourse against equipment suppliers.
How many of the above is/are incorrect?
Article 41 of the Indian Constitution relates to which of the following?