Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the composition of the World Economic Forum?
- The World Economic Forum is a not-for-profit international organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Its membership primarily consists of leading multinational companies, selected on the basis of global reach and industry leadership.
- Governments of countries are formal voting members of the World Economic Forum.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Juvenile Justice Board can conduct a preliminary assessment in case of a heinous offence committed by a child aged 16–18 years.
Statement 2: The purpose of this preliminary assessment is to decide whether the child should be tried as an adult.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Article 86 empowers the President of India to address either House of Parliament or both Houses together.
Statement II: The President may exercise this power only at the commencement of the first session after a general election.
Statement III: The President may send messages to either House of Parliament, and the House is required to consider such messages.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC):
- CBDC is a digital form of legal tender issued by a country’s central bank and is a direct liability of the central bank.
- Retail CBDC is primarily meant for interbank settlements and large-value financial transactions between banks.
- CBDC can help in reducing cash handling costs, improving payment efficiency, and promoting financial inclusion.
How many of the above is/are correct?
During the absence of the Chairman, the Rajya Sabha is presided over by:
Consider the following statements regarding media regulation in India:
Statement I: The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) primarily handles complaints related to communal code violations in TV and digital news.
Statement II: Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees absolute freedom of speech and expression without any restrictions.
Statement III: Ethical reporting in sensitive societies helps reduce communal tensions and hate speech.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India and its powers related to the implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC):
Statement I: The Election Commission has unlimited power to impose SIR (Silent Interval Restrictions) during elections.
Statement II: SIR is imposed to ensure free and fair elections by restricting campaigning during certain periods.
Statement III: Transparency and accountability are essential in the exercise of the Election Commission’s powers.
Which of the following is correct?
Consider the following statements about the global water crisis:
Statement I: Water stress results from over-extraction of groundwater and climate change impacts.
Statement II: Weak global water governance exacerbates water scarcity and disputes.
Statement III: Drought management is unrelated to water resource policies.
Which of the following is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding RBI’s economic indicators:
Statement I: High Frequency Indicators (HFIs) suggest the economy is showing signs of recovery.
Statement II: RBI’s fiscal policy is directly controlled by the government, not the RBI.
Statement III: Employment and industrial activity are monitored as part of economic growth trends.
Which of the following is correct?
Consider the following statements about Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS):
Statement I: WAPCOS is a PSU under the Ministry of Jal Shakti focusing on water resource and power consultancy.
Statement II: It works exclusively on hydropower projects and has no role in flood control or sanitation projects.
Statement III: It plays a key role in river basin management and renewable energy integration.
Which of the following is correct?