With reference to air pollution mitigation strategies in urban India, consider the following statements:
- Bharat Stage VI norms are equivalent to Euro VI standards and aim to significantly reduce vehicular emissions.
- The ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy is a statutory nationwide mandate under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
- Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) can help reduce air pollution by minimizing vehicular congestion and idle emissions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Jan Vishwas initiative in India:
- It aims to reduce criminal provisions in minor economic and procedural offences to improve ease of doing business.
- It replaces all criminal penalties with civil penalties across all laws in India.
- It is associated with the broader objective of promoting trust-based governance between the state and citizens.
- It includes amendments to multiple laws such as the Companies Act and focuses on decriminalisation of compliance-related offences.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to inflation dynamics in India:
- A sustained rise in global crude oil prices can lead to cost-push inflation in India.
- El Niño conditions generally improve agricultural output in India, thereby reducing inflationary pressures.
- When inflation moves above the tolerance band, the Reserve Bank of India is more likely to increase policy interest rates.
- Lower inflation always leads to higher borrowing costs in the economy.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s nuclear submarine capability:
- INS Aridaman is a nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) designed primarily for conventional warfare.
- Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) form a crucial component of India’s second-strike capability.
- India’s nuclear triad includes the capability to launch nuclear weapons from land, air, and sea platforms.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
The economic impact of a prolonged conflict in West Asia on India is primarily transmitted through which of the following channels?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of historical importance of Nalanda:
- It flourished during the reign of the Gupta Empire.
- Scholars like Xuanzang studied and taught at Nalanda.
- Nalanda declined after invasions led by Bakhtiyar Khilji.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Joint sittings of Parliament are presided over by the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2: Joint sittings are held to resolve deadlocks between the two Houses.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
INS Aridhaman is primarily a:
Consider the following statements:
- NATO follows the principle of collective defense under Article 5 of its treaty.
- Article 5 states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the objective of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)?