Which of the following statements are correct in respect of factors contribute to the intensity of wildfires in the Nilgiris?
- Accumulated biomass and invasive undergrowth
- Steep terrain and poor accessibility
- High humidity levels
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: International Labour Organization Convention No. 81 applies only to labour inspection in agriculture.
Statement 2: Convention No. 81 primarily deals with labour inspection in industry and commerce, with a separate convention addressing agriculture.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Factories Act, 1948 regulates trade unions in factories.
Statement 2: The Act focuses on occupational safety and working conditions of workers.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020:
- The Code consolidates and replaces multiple labour laws relating to safety, health, and working conditions.
- It is applicable only to establishments employing 500 or more workers.
- It provides for a single license for contractors working across multiple states.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The main objective of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is to:
With reference to the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and its impact on the Indian monsoon, consider the following statements:
- El Niño conditions are generally associated with weaker Indian southwest monsoon rainfall due to warming of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
- A positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) phase can partially offset the adverse impact of El Niño on the Indian monsoon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Rights and language-based restrictions in India:
- Restrictions on the right to practice any profession under Article 19 can be imposed only through a law enacted by the legislature.
- The right to livelihood has been interpreted as part of the Right to Life under Article 21.
- States in India have absolute power to impose regional language requirements for all professions without satisfying the test of reasonableness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to tiger conservation and carrying capacity in India, consider the following statements:
- The ecological carrying capacity for tigers in a forest is primarily determined by the availability of prey base and habitat quality.
- An increase in tiger population beyond carrying capacity may lead to higher human-wildlife conflict due to dispersal into human-dominated landscapes.
- Translocation of tigers is considered a permanent and universally viable solution to address surplus tiger populations in India.
- Habitat fragmentation due to infrastructure development can restrict natural dispersal corridors, intensifying territorial conflicts among tigers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to labour welfare and constitutional provisions in India, consider the following statements:
- The concept of “equal pay for equal work” is explicitly mentioned in the Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India.
- The idea of tripartite labour conferences in India aimed to bring together government, employers, and workers for consultation on labour issues.
- Labour is listed exclusively under the State List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.
- Directive Principles of State Policy promote the idea of a living wage and humane conditions of work for labour.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to foreign investment trends and structural transformation of the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
- High valuation of equity markets relative to peers can reduce the attractiveness of an economy for foreign portfolio investors.
- Structural reforms such as increased investment in R&D and participation in global value chains can improve long-term foreign investment inflows.
- Dependence on crude oil imports has no significant impact on investor sentiment regarding macroeconomic stability.
How many of the above statements are correct?