Which of the following statements are correct in respect of National Security Act (NSA), 1980:
- Both the Central and State Governments can order detention to prevent acts prejudicial to national security or public order.
- A person may be detained without charge for up to 12 months.
- All detention orders are subject to immediate judicial review.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for showing that quantum laws govern not only subatomic particles but also macroscopic circuits.
Statement 2: Experiments on Josephson junctions by Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis proved macroscopic quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in superconducting circuits.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Green Revolution in India led to a substantial increase in food grain production, particularly in wheat and rice.
Statement II: It was made possible by the introduction of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, increased use of irrigation, and chemical fertilisers.
Statement III: The Green Revolution equally benefited all regions and crops across India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
- The BIS is the National Standards Body of India, established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
- It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The ISI mark and Hallmark certifications are issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Which of the following physical features forms the natural border between Lebanon and Israel?
With reference to the Chief Justice of India, consider the following statements:
1. The CJI is appointed by the President of India based on seniority among the judges of the Supreme Court.
2. The CJI decides the composition of benches in the Supreme Court and allocates cases to them.
3. The CJI can participate in parliamentary proceedings and vote on legislation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to landslides in India, consider the following statements:
1. Landslides are more common in the Himalayan region due to young fold mountains, steep slopes, and intense monsoon rainfall.
2. Deforestation, unplanned road construction, and mining activities increase the susceptibility of slopes to landslides.
3. The Deccan Plateau experiences frequent landslides due to its high seismic activity and steep terrain.
How many of the statements given above are correct:
Consider the following statements about Quantum technology:
Statement 1: Quantum computers can break certain classical encryption algorithms efficiently.
Statement 2: Shor’s algorithm can factor large numbers exponentially faster than the best-known classical algorithms.
Which of the following options is correct?
With reference to the Bagram Air Base, consider the following statements:
1. The Bagram Air Base is located in Afghanistan and was one of the largest U.S. military installations in the region.
2. It is strategically located near Kabul and has been used by multiple powers, including the Soviet Union and the United States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India–United Kingdom (UK) relations, consider the following statements:
1. The India–UK Vision 2035 Roadmap provides a framework for cooperation in areas such as trade, climate change, defence, health, and education.
2. The proposed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aims to eliminate all tariffs on goods and services between the two countries within five years.
3. The India–UK Young Professionals Scheme is a reciprocal initiative that allows limited numbers of professionals to live and work in each other’s countries for two years.
4. Both countries are part of the AUKUS security partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?