Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The term 'Secular' in the Preamble implies that the State has no religion of its own and treats all religions equally.
Statement 2: Secularism in the Indian context ensures equal protection of all religions by the State.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Zero-dose children in India’:
- Zero-dose children are those who have not received the first dose of the DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) vaccine.
- The number of zero-dose children in India increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In 2023, India accounted for more than 10% of the global zero-dose children.
- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra are among the states with the highest number of zero-dose children.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of DeepSeek:
- It is an open-source, multilingual large language model developed by a Chinese AI research group.
- DeepSeek-V2 incorporates both code and natural language understanding, aiming to compete with top-tier models like GPT-4.
- It is entirely trained on Indian regional languages to enhance vernacular accessibility.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Operation Chakra-V, launched in 2024, primarily aims to address which of the following threats?
Consider the following with reference to the principal international agreement that limits Iran’s nuclear capabilities?
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
- Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to Election Commission of India (ECI)
- Article 325 ensures no one is excluded from the electoral rolls based on religion, race, caste, or sex.
- Article 327 empowers state legislatures to make provisions related to elections within the state.
- Article 329 prohibits judicial interference in electoral matters.
Which of the statements given above are correct
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Article 324(1) of the Constitution gives the Election Commission of India (ECI) the power to order a special revision of the electoral roll for any constituency at any time.
Statement II: Under Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the ECI can also oversee the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct elections to Parliament and state legislatures.
Statement III: The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed from office like that of a Supreme Court judge, requiring a simple majority in both Houses of Parliament.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements
Q 3. Consider the following statements regarding the International Conferences on Financing for Development (FfD):
- The first International Conference on FfD was held in Seville, Spain, in 2002.
- The Monterrey Consensus aimed to eradicate poverty and promote sustainable development.
- The Addis Ababa Action Agenda was adopted in 2015 as part of the third FfD Conference.
- The fourth FfD Conference will be held in Monterrey, Mexico, in July 2025.
Which of the statements given above are correct
Q 4. Consider the following statements with reference to phases of Satellite Docking
- Rendezvous is the process of matching the orbit and speed of the target satellite.
- Soft capture is the initial physical contact and alignment before final locking.
- Hard capture refers to the spacecraft using sensors to approach within meters of the target.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
- The SCO is a grouping of 10 countries and Belarus is one among them.
- The roots of the SCO lie in the “Shanghai Five,” which consisted of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
- The group is the world’s largest regional organisation by geographical area and population.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?