Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO):
- The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is a staff agency that provides secretarial assistance and advice to the Prime Minister.
- It is a part of the Cabinet Secretariat and functions under its administrative control.
- The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister is generally the head of the PMO.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Government of India has launched second-generation (2G) ethanol plants to promote the use of biofuels and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Statement 2: 2G ethanol is produced mainly from food crops like sugarcane juice and maize.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: AFSPA gives special powers to the armed forces in “disturbed areas” to maintain public order.
Statement II: Under AFSPA, armed forces can arrest without warrant, search premises, and use force, even to the extent of causing death, if deemed necessary.
Statement III: A state government can declare an area as “disturbed” and enforce AFSPA without any role of the central government.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to India-neighbourhood relations:
- India and Nepal share an open border that allows free movement of people without passports or visas.
- India and Sri Lanka are separated by the Palk Strait.
- India shares its shortest land boundary with Pakistan.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The Prime Minister must be a member of Parliament. If not, how long can they remain PM without being an MP?
Consider the following statements regarding the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO):
1. CSTO is a Russia-led military alliance that provides for collective defense among its member states.
2. India and Pakistan are full members of CSTO.
3. CSTO has a provision similar to NATO’s Article 5, wherein an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016:
1. The IBC provides a time-bound process for insolvency resolution of companies, individuals, and partnership firms.
2. Under the IBC, operational creditors have no role in initiating the insolvency resolution process.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to green crackers, consider the following statements:
1. Green crackers completely eliminate air and noise pollution caused by traditional firecrackers.
2. Green crackers are more expensive to produce than traditional crackers due to advanced technology.
3. Green crackers are designed to reduce emissions of particulate matter (PM2.5) and toxic gases compared to traditional firecrackers.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
With reference to the H3N2 virus, consider the following statements:
1. H3N2 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus responsible for seasonal flu in humans.
2. H3N2 was the cause of the 2009 global influenza pandemic.
3. Annual influenza vaccines include coverage against circulating H3N2 strains.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Indian rupee has been sliding against the US dollar in recent years.
Statement 2: Rising crude oil import bills, persistent current account deficit, and capital outflows towards US assets due to higher US interest rates have contributed to the weakening of the rupee.
Which of the following is correct?