Consider the following statements regarding the G20:
1. The G20 operates as a formal international organization with legally binding decisions and a permanent secretariat.
2. The G20 provides a platform for major advanced and emerging economies to coordinate on global economic issues, financial stability, and sustainable development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the power of states to tax the goods and services:
Statement 1: After the introduction of GST, states in India lost their power to levy taxes on the sale of goods, except on petroleum products and alcoholic liquor for human consumption.
Statement 2: The Constitution allows both the Union and the States to levy taxes on the same transaction under the GST framework, but the revenue is shared according to the provisions of the GST Council.
Which of the following options is correct?
With reference to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), consider the following statements:
1. AMR occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the effects of medications that once could successfully treat them.
2. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals, and agriculture are major drivers of AMR.
3. AMR only poses a threat to healthcare in developing countries and has minimal impact on global health.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the recently launched real-time dollar settlement platform in India, consider the following statements:
1. The platform will facilitate the real-time settlement of U.S. dollar-denominated trades in GIFT City.
2. It is being developed jointly by Standard Chartered Bank, CCIL IFSC, and the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following factors make Ladakh strategically important for India?
1. It shares borders with both China and Pakistan.
2. It provides logistical depth to the Indian Army in high-altitude warfare.
3. It has significant hydrocarbon reserves that contribute to India’s energy security.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
- The IPCC was established by the United Nations to assess scientific information related to climate change.
- It formulates binding climate policies for member countries.
- The IPCC reviews and evaluates the impact of human activities on the global climate.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in certain states of India.
Statement 2: It allows the formation of Autonomous District Councils with powers to make laws on specified subjects like land, forest management, and social customs.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: ASEAN aims to promote economic, political, and cultural cooperation among Southeast Asian countries.
Statement II: ASEAN has a principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member countries.
Statement III: ASEAN has established the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) to boost intra-regional trade.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: he Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) was established to provide autonomy and local governance to the districts of Leh and Kargil in Ladakh.
Statement 2: The LAHDC has the power to make decisions on local development, administration, and taxation within the limits prescribed by the Union Government.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which Indian state is connected to Myanmar and Thailand through the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway?