Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
- The Deputy Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha from among themselves.
- The Deputy Speaker can only be removed by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the Lok Sabha.
- In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker presides over the proceedings of the Lok Sabha.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
Statement 2: After passing by the Lok Sabha, a Money Bill is sent to the Rajya Sabha, which must return it within 14 days.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: SAARC aims to promote regional cooperation and development among South Asian countries.
Statement II: SAARC was established in 1985 and its Secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Statement III: SAARC has 8 member countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Afghanistan.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Question Hour in the Indian Parliament:
- Question Hour is held at the beginning of each parliamentary sitting.
- During Question Hour, Members of Parliament can ask questions to hold the government accountable.
- Supplementary questions can be asked only with prior written permission from the Speaker.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements about QUAD is correct?
Consider the following statements
- At present, tourism contributes around 5 per cent to India’s GDP, compared to the global average of 10 per cent.
- Tourism in countries like Spain and the UAE, accounts for about 12 per cent of GDP,
- Improving the inbound share of tourism GDP will not only strengthen our external account but also provide a steady buffer against fluctuations in merchandise trade.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements
Statement I: Solar power is the fastest-growing renewable energy technology in the world.
Statement II: According to IEA, solar capacity added is expected to account for 80% of the growth in renewable power globally between 2024 and 2030.
Statement III: Satellites in geostationary orbit could harvest continuous sunlight and beam it to Earth as microwaves.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements with reference to space-based solar power (SBSP)
- SBSP can provide more efficient solar power since space panels avoid Earth’s atmosphere.
- On Earth, a rectenna converts the beamed microwaves back into electricity for the grid.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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What was Salwa Judum, often mentioned in news?