Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Article 142 of the Constitution of India?
- Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court of India to pass any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it.
- Orders passed under Article 142 are binding throughout the territory of India.
- Article 142 enables the Supreme Court to override fundamental rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: NATO is a military alliance formed after the Second World War.
Statement 2: NATO was established to ensure collective security against external aggression.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Governor has the power to reserve a Bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President.
Statement II: The Governor can reserve a Bill if it is likely to affect the powers of the High Court of the State.
Statement III: The Governor can reserve any Bill at his discretion even if it does not violate any provision of the Constitution of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Prime Minister of India:
- The Prime Minister must be a member of either House of Parliament at the time of appointment.
- The Prime Minister is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- The Prime Minister is the real executive authority in the parliamentary system of India.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which river flows through southern Germany and eventually drains into the Black Sea?
With reference to India’s recent push for easier access to EU’s steel scrap, consider the following statements:
- India seeks this access primarily to meet its green transition goals and promote circular economy.
- The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) may influence India’s steel import policies.
- Access to EU steel scrap could reduce India’s dependence on iron ore imports and lower domestic carbon emissions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding gig work and women’s employment in India:
- Gig work offers flexible employment opportunities, increasing participation of women in the workforce.
- Labour laws fully cover gig workers in India, ensuring all social security benefits.
- The Code on Social Security 2020 includes provisions to protect gig workers and enhance social justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Monroe Doctrine, consider the following statements:
- It was articulated to prevent European colonization in the Americas and assert US influence.
- The Roosevelt Corollary extended the doctrine to justify US intervention in Latin America.
- The doctrine is no longer relevant in shaping modern US strategic behavior.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding subsidy reforms in India:
- Rationalization of subsidies is aimed at improving fiscal discipline and better targeting.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is a method to ensure subsidies reach the intended beneficiaries.
- Agricultural input pricing has no link to government subsidy policies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following factors affecting India’s stock market performance:
- Regulatory institutions like SEBI play a key role in improving investor confidence.
- Ease of Doing Business has no significant impact on the stock market.
- Financial sector reforms and institutional development are essential for sustained market growth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?