Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Southern Transitional Council (STC)?
- The STC was formed in 2017 and seeks secession of southern Yemen.
- The STC supports the internationally recognized Yemeni government led by President Hadi.
- The STC has received political and military backing from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Tropical cyclones generally form over warm ocean waters with sea surface temperatures above 26.5°C.
Statement 2: Warm sea surface temperatures provide latent heat energy required for cyclone intensification.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The G-20 Summit serves as a forum for international economic cooperation.
Statement II: It brings together the world’s major developed and emerging economies to discuss global economic stability.
Statement III: It was established to replace the United Nations General Assembly as the principal decision-making body on global economic issues.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to AI Impact Summit:
- It emphasizes the use of AI for public good, including healthcare, education, and climate action.
- The summit seeks to completely ban the use of AI in decision-making processes.
- The summit is exclusively limited to private technology companies, with no role for governments or academia.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Article 32 of the Constitution of India deals with:
With reference to the rules notified for utilisation of funds collected from environmental penalties, consider the following statements:
- The Polluter Pays Principle mandates that such funds must only be used for restoration of the specific site where damage occurred.
- The Environment Protection Act, 1986 provides enabling powers to frame subordinate legislation for environmental compensation mechanisms.
- Lack of transparency in utilisation of environmental compensation funds has been flagged by the National Green Tribunal in past cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding regulation of private school fees in India:
- Education is a subject under the Concurrent List, allowing both Centre and States to legislate on fee regulation.
- Judicial pronouncements have held that complete State control over private unaided school fees violates Article 19(1)(g).
- The Right to Education Act, 2009 explicitly prescribes a uniform fee structure for all recognised schools.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards, consider the following statements:
- NAAQS are notified under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- India’s permissible limits for PM2.5 are stricter than the World Health Organization’s latest guidelines.
- CPCB uses NAAQS as the basis for identifying non-attainment cities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding IMF assessments:
- IMF projections are based on both domestic macroeconomic indicators and global economic conditions.
- A year-on-year GDP slowdown always indicates a structural crisis.
- IMF forecasts have no influence on investor sentiment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding demographic trends in China:
- Declining birth rates can lead to a shrinking labour force.
- An ageing population increases dependency ratios and fiscal pressure.
- Demographic decline has no impact on long-term economic growth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?