Which of the following statements are correct in respect of 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences:
- Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt were awarded for developing the creative destruction model of growth.
- Their work is rooted in Joseph Schumpeter’s idea that innovation replaces old technologies through constant competition.
- Joel Mokyr’s contribution lies in giving a mathematical model of endogenous growth theory.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The 1951 UN Convention defines who is a refugee and sets their legal rights and state duties.
Statement 2: The 1967 Protocol removed the time and geographical limits of the 1951 Convention.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Citizenship Act, 1955 provides the legal framework for acquiring and terminating Indian citizenship.
Statement II: Citizenship in India can be acquired by birth, descent, registration, naturalisation, or incorporation of territory.
Statement III: The Act empowers Parliament to regulate citizenship by framing rules but does not allow loss of citizenship under any condition.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework:
- The FATF is an inter-governmental body that sets global standards to combat money laundering and terror financing.
- India became a full member of FATF in 2014.
- The FATF’s grey list includes countries that have completely failed to act against money laundering.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the Washington Consensus?
Consider the following statements regarding Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989:
Statement 1: The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, prescribes strict punishments for crimes and discrimination against SCs and STs.
Statement 2: The Act was enacted to give effect to the constitutional provisions under Articles 17, 23, and 46 that protect SCs and STs from social injustice and exploitation.
Which of the following options is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Commonwealth Games:
1. The Commonwealth Games are held every four years and feature athletes from countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
2. Unlike the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games include events such as lawn bowls, netball, and para-sports as integral parts of the competition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN):
1. IUCN maintains the Red List of Threatened Species, which categorizes species based on their risk of extinction.
2. IUCN is a specialized agency of the United Nations like UNEP and UNESCO.
3. IUCN also provides technical support and advisory services to governments and NGOs for biodiversity conservation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following elements commonly used in firecrackers:
1. Barium
2. Strontium
3. Potassium nitrate
4. Magnesium
Which of the above elements are primarily responsible for air pollution and health hazards due to emission of toxic substances after burning?
Consider the following statements regarding the Tomahawk Cruise Missile:
1. It is a long-range, subsonic cruise missile developed by the United States.
2. It can be launched from both surface ships and submarines.
3. India has recently acquired the Tomahawk missile through a defense agreement with the United Kingdom.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?