Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019?
- It introduced higher penalties for traffic violations to promote road discipline.
- It created provisions for electronic monitoring and enforcement of traffic laws.
- It reduced penalties for minor offences to ease public compliance.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The U.S. House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, with representation based on the population of each state.
Statement 2: This structure ensures proportional representation of citizens, allowing larger states to have more influence in legislative decisions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be hosted in Belém, Brazil, in 2025, focusing on accelerating global climate action.
Statement II: The choice of Belém in the Amazon highlights the importance of tropical forests in climate regulation and symbolizes the need for equitable climate solutions.
Statement III: COP30 is the first-ever climate conference to be hosted in the African continent to address adaptation challenges specific to the Sahara region.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 3 is incorrect:
- COP30 will be hosted in Brazil (South America), not Africa.
- The African continent already hosted COP27 in Egypt (2022), which addressed adaptation and loss & damage issues.
- The Sahara region is not the focus of COP30 discussions.
- Hence, Statement III does not explain or support Statement I.
Source: The Hindu (Page 8)
Consider the following with reference to Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC):
- The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India.
- The Constitution of India prescribes the qualifications for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court judge.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is not correct about Lok Sabha elections?
With reference to the Skill India Mission, consider the following statements:
1. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a public–private partnership under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
2. The Skill India Mission aims to train over 400 million people in different skills by 2022.
3. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is implemented directly by the State Skill Development Missions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Unseasonal rainfall in Punjab and Haryana primarily affects which of the following crops the most during the Rabi season?
Consider the following statements regarding Project Cheetah:
1. It aims to reintroduce African cheetahs in selected national parks of India.
2. The project is being implemented under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. The Kuno National Park was the first site identified for the reintroduction.
How many of the following statements are correct?
Consider the following pairs:
Country Strategic Project
1. China China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
2. United States Build Back Better World (B3W)
3. India. International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India, consider the following statements:
1. SEZs are treated as foreign territory for the purpose of trade operations, duties and tariffs.
2. Units in SEZs can sell their goods in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) without any restriction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?