Consider the following statements regarding Delhi’s severe air pollution in winter:
- The transport sector is the largest contributor to Delhi’s PM2.5 levels, followed by transboundary pollution from neighbouring cities.
- Temperature inversion and low mixing height exacerbate pollution accumulation during winter.
- Implementation of Stage-IV pollution control measures completely prevents seasonal smog episodes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to PM Narendra Modi’s three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman:
1. The visit to Jordan coincides with the 75th year of diplomatic relations between India and Jordan.
2. The visit to Ethiopia marks PM Modi’s first-ever visit to the country and includes addressing the Ethiopian Parliament.
3. The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aims to strengthen trade and commercial relations between the two countries.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the recent US-Saudi relations following Crown Prince MBS’s visit to Washington:
- Saudi Arabia was designated a Major Non-NATO Ally and gained access to US military technology, including F-35 aircraft.
- The US obtained long-term direct investments from Saudi Arabia totaling $1 trillion.
- Saudi Arabia secured strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors while agreeing to limit ties with China in this domain.
- Normalisation with Israel was made a precondition for a full US-Saudi defence treaty.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Misuse of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) provisions by routing investments through low-tax jurisdictions is known as:
Consider the following statements regarding India’s FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) market in November 2025:
- Rural FMCG value growth outpaced urban FMCG growth, indicating stronger consumption recovery in rural areas.
- The overall slowdown in FMCG growth was largely due to price reductions following changes in the GST rates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are incorrect in respect of Leader of the Opposition (LoP):
- The Leader of the Opposition enjoys a status equivalent to that of a Cabinet Minister.
- The Leader of the Opposition is mentioned explicitly in the Constitution of India.
- The Leader of the Opposition is recognised only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) is not absolute.
Statement 2: Article 19(2) allows the State to impose reasonable restrictions only on grounds explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is responsible for maintaining price stability while keeping in mind the objective of economic growth.
Statement II: The MPC determines the policy repo rate to control inflation under the inflation-targeting framework.
Statement III: The MPC operates under a flexible inflation targeting framework notified by the Government of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Union Budget of India:
- The Union Budget is presented under Article 112 of the Constitution of India.
- The Railway Budget is no longer presented separately and is merged with the Union Budget.
- The Vote on Account allows the government to incur expenditure for the entire financial year.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Misuse of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) provisions by routing investments through low-tax jurisdictions is known as: