Which of the following statements are correct in respect of greenhouse gases:
- Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are the three most significant long-lived greenhouse gases.
- Water vapour is the most abundant natural greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.
- Ozone in the troposphere also acts as a greenhouse gas.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Reserve Bank of India is responsible for regulating and supervising the financial system to ensure financial stability in the country.
Statement 2: RBI conducts monetary policy, issues currency, and regulates banks and NBFCs to maintain stability in the financial sector.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Election Commission of India ensures that every eligible voter has equal opportunity to cast their vote in a free and fair manner.
Statement II: The use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with VVPAT strengthens transparency in the voting process.
Statement III: Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act prohibits exit polls before the completion of voting in all phases.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT):
- The NPT aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
- Under the NPT, only five countries are recognized as nuclear-weapon states.
- India, Pakistan, and Israel are non-signatories to the NPT.
How many of the above is/are correct?
In CPI (Consumer Price Index) (Combined) which of the following groups carries the highest weight?
Which of the following tribal uprisings is/are correctly matched with their leaders?
1. Santhal Rebellion (1855–56): Sidhu and Kanhu
2. Rampa Rebellion (1922–24): Alluri Sitarama Raju
3. Koya Revolt (1879–80): Tilka Manjhi
4. Tamar Revolt (1789–90): Ganga Narayan Singh
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Auroras appear in different colours because:
With reference to Ricin, a toxin sometimes mentioned in security and bio-defence contexts, consider the following statements:
1. Ricin is a naturally occurring toxin extracted from the castor plant (Ricinus communis).
2. It is classified as a Schedule 1 chemical agent under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
3. Ricin can be neutralised easily using standard antibiotics.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
With reference to the declaration of a Wildlife Sanctuary under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, consider the following statements:
1. A State Government may declare an area as a Wildlife Sanctuary only after issuing a preliminary notification and settling the rights of people in the proposed area.
2. The Central Government may declare a Wildlife Sanctuary on any land owned by it, even without prior consultation with the concerned State Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the CAQM, consider the following statements:
1. It was first created through an Ordinance before being enacted as a law.
2. It has the power to issue directions to any statutory authority, including state governments.
3. It can take over the functions of the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA).
How many of the following statements are correct?