Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA):
- The Act was enacted to curb unlawful activities threatening the sovereignty and integrity of India and later expanded to cover terrorism.
- The Central Government is empowered to designate an individual as a terrorist under the Act.
- The Act permits detention up to 180 days without filing a charge sheet, with judicial approval.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Speaker of a State Assembly continues in office until immediately before the first meeting of the newly constituted Assembly.
Statement 2: This continuity is intended to ensure administrative stability and the uninterrupted functioning of the House during the transition period.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is responsible for establishing global standards and recommended practices for international civil aviation.
Statement II: ICAO was created by the Chicago Convention of 1944 to ensure the safe, orderly, and efficient development of international air transport.
Statement III: ICAO functions as a specialised agency of the United Nations, facilitating cooperation among member states on aviation safety, security, and navigation.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Tenth Schedule of the Constitution:
- Defection provisions apply to members of Parliament as well as State Legislatures.
- A legislator can be disqualified if they voluntarily give up the membership of their political party.
- The Speaker/Chairman’s decision on disqualification is completely beyond judicial review.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Yudh Abhyas is primarily conducted between which of the following forces?
What does the recent “hidden treasure” incident in Seedra village, Rajasthan, primarily highlight?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s engagement with Latin America in the context of recent geopolitical developments:
- India has historically treated Latin America as a peripheral region, prioritising its immediate and extended neighbourhood and major powers.
- The US removal of Nicolás Maduro and its “Trump Corollary” strategy presents India an opportunity to diversify trade and expand diplomatic footprint in Latin America.
- India has consistently opposed all US interventions in Latin America as a matter of principled foreign policy.
- China’s trade with Latin America is over ten times that of India, highlighting India’s under-explored commercial potential in the region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and its impact on women voters in India:
- The SIR has led to a decline in the gender ratio of voters’ lists in most states, reversing decades of improvement in women’s electoral participation.
- Married women are disproportionately affected under SIR because their names are often deleted from their maternal homes without being included in their married homes.
- Assam was an exception, where the SIR led to an improvement in the gender ratio due to non-use of enumeration forms and mapping requirements.
- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) improved the gender ratio in Bihar, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, reflecting better inclusion of women voters.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following countries:
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Cuba
- Venezuela
- Greenland
- China
Which of the above countries are directly associated with US strategic, political, or security concerns in the context of Latin America and the Arctic?
Consider the following statements regarding the recent surge in gold and silver prices:
- The rise in gold and silver prices is primarily driven by geopolitical tensions, including the US strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
- Venezuela is a major contributor to global oil supplies, and its production levels are a key factor influencing the surge in precious metal prices.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?