Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
- It is a carbon pricing system proposed by the European Union to prevent “carbon leakage” by taxing imports based on their embedded emissions.
- It aims to ensure that EU industries are not disadvantaged compared to producers in countries with weaker climate policies.
- It applies equally to all countries, including those having equivalent carbon pricing mechanisms.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) aims to establish a national framework to trade emission reduction certificates and promote low-carbon economic growth.
Statement 2: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) acts as the nodal authority to regulate, verify, and maintain the registry of carbon credits under this scheme.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to ensure that international trade flows smoothly, predictably, and freely among nations.
Statement II: The WTO provides a forum for negotiating trade agreements and settling trade disputes between member countries.
Statement III: The WTO replaces the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the global institution for managing international financial stability.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 (DMRA):
- The Act prohibits advertisements of drugs that claim to cure certain diseases and disorders listed in its Schedule.
- It empowers both the Central and State Governments to amend the Schedule of prohibited diseases.
- The Act applies only to medicines manufactured in India and not to imported drugs.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The term Peshmerga, often seen in the news, refers to:
With reference to India’s borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan, consider the following statements:
1. The Durand Line forms the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
2. The Radcliffe Line demarcates the boundary between India and Pakistan.
3. India shares a direct land border with Afghanistan in the Jammu & Kashmir region.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), consider the following statements:
1. HIV primarily attacks CD4 T-lymphocytes, which play a central role in the body’s immune response.
2. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can completely eliminate the HIV virus from the body if taken regularly.
3. HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, blood transfusion, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
4. India’s National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Cyclone Montha, consider the following statements:
1. Cyclone Montha originated in the Bay of Bengal region during the post-monsoon season.
2. It was classified as a very severe cyclonic storm by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
3. The name ‘Montha’ was given by Myanmar, following the regional naming conventions of tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean.
4. Cyclone Montha’s formation was associated with above-normal sea surface temperatures and the influence of the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO).
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Consider the following statements regarding the PM–SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) Scheme:
1. The PM–SHRI Scheme aims to develop selected existing schools as model schools that demonstrate all components of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
2. The scheme is fully funded by the Central Government with no financial participation from States or Union Territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Detailed Project Report (DPR):
Statement 1: A Detailed Project Report (DPR) serves as a comprehensive blueprint for project planning, appraisal, and implementation in government and infrastructure projects.
Statement 2: As per Government of India guidelines, preparation of a DPR is a mandatory requirement before the approval and funding of major projects under schemes like the Public Investment Board (PIB) and PPP framework.
Which one of the following is correct?