Which of the following statements are correct in respect of removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
- The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.
- A 14-day notice must be given before moving the resolution for removal.
- When the resolution for removal of the Speaker is under consideration, the Speaker can preside over the sitting of the House.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The United States was the first country to recognize Israel after its declaration of independence in 1948.
Statement 2: The United States has never used its veto power in the UN Security Council in favor of Israel.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Opposition in the Lok Sabha plays an important role in ensuring government accountability.
Statement II: The Opposition can use parliamentary devices such as Question Hour, Adjournment Motion and No-Confidence Motion to question the government.
Statement III: The Opposition has the power to remove the Prime Minister directly without a vote in the House.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Body Mass Index (BMI):
- BMI is an internationally accepted indicator used to assess nutritional status.
- BMI is equally accurate for measuring body fat in all individuals, including athletes and pregnant women.
- A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is generally considered a normal weight range for adults.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
The Suez Canal connects which of the following water bodies?
Consider the following statements:
- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education responsible for developing school curricula and textbooks in India.
- The Supreme Court of India can take up matters on its own motion under the power of suo motu jurisdiction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding slum rehabilitation policies in India:
- In-situ rehabilitation refers to providing permanent housing to slum dwellers at the same location or within a nearby radius instead of relocating them to distant areas.
- The Delhi Slum and Jhuggi Jhopri Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2015 prioritises in-situ redevelopment wherever feasible.
- All slum dwellers in Delhi automatically qualify for rehabilitation housing under the 2015 policy regardless of the date of settlement.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s foreign policy approach in international conflicts:
- India’s doctrine of Non-Alignment historically meant strict neutrality and avoiding taking positions in global conflicts.
- India maintained a largely muted response to the Soviet interventions in Hungary (1956), Czechoslovakia (1968), and Afghanistan (1979).
- India actively supported the United Nations resolution condemning China’s intervention in the Korean War in 1950.
- India’s contemporary approach to the Gulf region is strongly influenced by economic interests, energy security, and the presence of a large Indian diaspora.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following countries directly border the Persian Gulf?
- Saudi Arabia
- Kuwait
- Jordan
- Iran
Select the correct answer:
Consider the following statements regarding the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India:
- The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- A motion for removal of a Supreme Court judge must be supported by at least two-thirds of the total membership of each House of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?