Which of the following statements are correct in respect of PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) Scheme:
- It aims to develop more than 14,500 schools as model schools aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020.
- The scheme is fully funded by the Central Government with no contribution from States or UTs.
- PM SHRI schools will showcase the implementation of NEP-2020 and act as mentor schools for others in their region.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Article 75 deals with the appointment and tenure of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
Statement 2: The Council of Ministers holds office during the pleasure of the President, who acts on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The NDPS Act, 1985 was enacted to control and regulate the operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India.
Statement II: The Act provides for the establishment of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to coordinate actions by various central and state agencies in enforcing drug laws.
Statement III: The NDPS Act allows for the cultivation, possession, and consumption of narcotic drugs for recreational purposes under state permission.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967:
- The Act empowers the Central Government to declare any association or organization as “unlawful” if it is involved in activities threatening India’s sovereignty or integrity.
- Under the amended provisions, individuals can also be designated as terrorists, not just organizations.
- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has the authority to investigate cases under the UAPA without prior permission from the State Government.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The Paris Agreement differs from the Kyoto Protocol primarily because:
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which separates North Korea and South Korea, extends between which of the following seas?
With reference to scientific rainmaking (cloud seeding) in India, consider the following statements:
1. Cloud seeding has not yielded consistent results in India because its success largely depends on the availability of moisture-bearing clouds.
2. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared cloud seeding as an experimental technique rather than a proven method for large-scale drought management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding recent Federal Bank rate cuts:
Statement 1: A cut in the Federal Reserve’s interest rates often leads to capital inflows into emerging economies like India.
Statement 2: Lower interest rates in the US reduce returns on dollar assets, making investments in emerging markets relatively more attractive.
Which of the following is correct?
With reference to the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in India, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme is backed by the National Food Security Act (2013), which makes provision of mid-day meals a legal entitlement.
2. Article 21A (Right to Education) and Article 47 (Directive Principle of State Policy) form the constitutional basis of the scheme.
3. The Supreme Court in PUCL vs. Union of India (2001) directed all states to provide cooked mid-day meals in schools.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to minors’ property rights in India, consider the following statements:
1. Under the Indian Contract Act, a minor is competent to enter into a contract with the guardian’s consent.
2. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act requires prior approval of a competent court for a guardian to transfer a minor’s immovable property.
3. The Supreme Court has recently reaffirmed that any agreement to sell a minor’s property without court sanction is void.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?