Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Article 33 of the Constitution of India?
- Parliament has the power to modify the fundamental rights of armed forces personnel.
- Article 33 allows restrictions on fundamental rights to ensure proper discharge of duties and maintenance of discipline among security forces.
- Article 33 empowers the executive (government) to modify fundamental rights of armed forces.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Delhi High Court exercises original jurisdiction in civil matters of higher pecuniary value.
Statement 2: This is because Delhi is a Union Territory, and UTs are constitutionally required to have High Courts with mandatory original civil jurisdiction.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Code on Social Security, 2020 aims to consolidate multiple social security laws into a single comprehensive framework for workers.
Statement II: The Code merges nine Central labour laws, including EPF Act, ESI Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, and others.
Statement III: The Code provides universal social security to all workers, including gig workers and platform workers, through a fully government-funded system without employer contribution.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to National Commission on Labour:
- The First National Commission on Labour recommended setting up Industrial Relations Commissions.
- The Second National Commission on Labour recommended consolidation of labour laws into labour codes.
- The Second Commission recommended unrestricted hire-and-fire for all establishments.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The President may seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court under:
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s recent observations on online content regulation:
- The Supreme Court has suggested the creation of an autonomous regulator for online content, free from government or platform influence.
- The Court recommended linking user age verification to Aadhaar or PAN.
- The Court held that existing self-regulation mechanisms of digital platforms are fully sufficient.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) nomenclature rules for Mars, consider the following statements:
- Large craters (50 km or more in diameter) on Mars are named after scientists.
- Small craters on Mars are named after towns or villages with populations of about 1 lakh (100,000) or less.
- All craters must be named only after geographical features of the country that proposed the name.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
With reference to Cyclone Ditwah, consider the following statements:
- It formed in the southwest Bay of Bengal during the post-monsoon season.
- It is the second cyclonic storm to develop in the North Indian Ocean basin in 2025 post-monsoon season.
- It is expected to move towards the coasts of North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the recent NASA findings on Mars, consider the following statements:
- The Perseverance rover detected mini-lightning using a specialised magnetometer instrument.
- The electrical discharge on Mars is generated mainly during dust storms when particles rub against each other.
- The mini-lightning on Mars can potentially interfere with electronic devices and spacesuits used by astronauts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Genome Edited (GE) crops in India, consider the following statements:
- GE crops do not contain any foreign DNA.
- GE crops in India are exempted from Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) approval for environmental release.
- GE crops involve editing of genes that are naturally present in the plant.
How many of the above statements are correct?