Which of the following statements are correct in respect of recently countries that joined North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
- Finland
- Sweden
- Ukraine
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Kargil War (1999) occurred due to infiltration of Pakistani soldiers and militants across the Line of Control in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Statement 2: The infiltration aimed to occupy strategic heights overlooking the Srinagar–Leh Highway, threatening India’s supply route to Ladakh.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Iranian Revolution significantly altered the political structure of Iran.
Statement II: After the revolution, Iran adopted a system known as the Islamic Republic, combining elements of religious authority and elected institutions.
Statement III: The revolution strengthened the monarchy and expanded the powers of the Shah.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
- All members of the GCC are also members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
- The GCC established a Customs Union in 2003 with a common external tariff.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which jurisdiction of the Supreme Court deals with disputes between the Union and the States?
Consider the following statements regarding the impact of global crude oil price fluctuations on India:
- India imports more than 80% of its crude oil requirements, making it highly vulnerable to global price shocks.
- A sharp rise in international crude oil prices can worsen India’s current account deficit and inflation.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) used for domestic cooking in India is entirely produced domestically.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Vehicles:
- Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and can operate using either or both power sources.
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) can be externally charged and can run purely on electric power for a certain distance.
- In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, regenerative braking helps in charging the battery by recovering energy during braking.
- Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) rely on both petrol engines and electric motors for propulsion.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s strategic and economic interests in West Asia:
- India’s energy security is closely linked with developments in West Asia because a substantial share of its crude oil and gas imports originate from this region.
- Geopolitical instability in West Asia can affect India through disruptions in trade routes, remittances from the Indian diaspora, and volatility in global energy prices.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The “India VIX Index”, often reported in financial news, primarily indicates which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding Western Disturbances and winter weather in India:
- Western Disturbances are eastward-moving weather systems originating near the Mediterranean region that bring winter rainfall and snowfall to northwestern parts of India.
- A decline in winter rainfall associated with fewer Western Disturbances can lead to faster heating of land surfaces and an earlier onset of high temperatures.
- Western Disturbances mainly affect the eastern and northeastern parts of India and are the principal source of rainfall in those regions during winter.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?