With reference to the depreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar, consider the following: Which one of the following is the most likely consequence of a sharp and prolonged fall in the value of the rupee?
With reference to energy storage systems used for renewable energy integration, consider the following statements:
- Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS) stores energy by pumping water to a higher reservoir during periods of surplus electricity generation.
- Flywheel Energy Storage Systems are mainly useful for providing quick grid stability and managing short-term fluctuations.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India are presently based mainly on imported lithium-ion cells.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 and tribal consent in forest diversion matters:
- The Act recognises both individual and community forest rights of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.
- Settlement of forest rights is required before diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.
- Gram Sabha consent for forest diversion can be legally replaced by approval from any government agency or district authority.
- Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) such as the Shompen are entitled to habitat rights under the FRA framework.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to India’s emerging nuclear energy landscape and recent engagement with the United States, consider the following statements:
- The SHANTI Act, 2025 opened certain operational areas of the nuclear sector to private participation in India.
- Light Water Reactors (LWRs) are presently the most widely used reactor type across the world.
- India’s indigenous nuclear programme is mainly based on Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology using natural uranium.
- The “10 CFR 810” framework of the United States deals with unrestricted transfer of nuclear technology to foreign entities without government approval.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the recent Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, consider the following statements:
- The recent outbreak has been linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
- Unlike the Ebola-Zaire strain, there are currently no approved vaccines or specific therapeutics for the Bundibugyo strain.
- The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a full pandemic emergency under its highest global alert mechanism.
How many of the above statements is/are not correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Cabinet Ministers in India?
- Cabinet Ministers are the senior-most members of the Council of Ministers.
- They participate in the formulation of major government policies.
- All Cabinet Ministers are appointed directly by the President without the advice of the Prime Minister.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: A higher share of services in total exports indicates that a country is increasingly dependent on knowledge-based sectors such as IT, finance, and business services.
Statement 2: Services exports generally require lower levels of skilled manpower compared to merchandise exports.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
- The Prime Minister is the chairperson of the NITI Aayog.
- The Prime Minister communicates the decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following with reference to Norway:
- Norway is one of the world’s major exporters of oil and natural gas.
- The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Norway.
- The country lies entirely south of the Arctic Circle.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which one of the following is the most likely impact of a sustained increase in exports?