Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB):
- The NCB functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as the apex coordinating agency for drug law enforcement in India.
- It was established under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act).
- The NCB is the national nodal agency responsible for implementing India’s obligations under international drug control conventions.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) aims to promote regional stability, economic cooperation, and counter-terrorism among its members.
Statement 2: The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), based in Tashkent, is the SCO’s key institution for security coordination.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The UN Charter recognises the sovereign equality of all its members as a fundamental principle.
Statement II: This principle ensures that each member state, regardless of size or power, has one vote in the General Assembly.
Statement III: It also grants equal voting rights in the Security Council, including the power of veto, to all members.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Afghanistan’s international borders:
- Afghanistan shares its longest border with Pakistan, known as the Durand Line.
- The Wakhan Corridor connects Afghanistan with China.
- Afghanistan shares a border with Turkey through the province of Herat.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
How are the non-permanent members of the UNSC elected?
Consider the following statements regarding water bodies that separate different landmasses:
1. The Strait of Malacca separates the Malay Peninsula from the island of Sumatra.
2. The Bering Strait separates North America from Europe.
3. The Bosporus Strait separates the European part of Turkey from its Asian part.
4. The Torres Strait separates Australia from New Guinea.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the demand for Gorkhaland:
1. The demand for a separate Gorkhaland state arises primarily from the ethnic and cultural identity of the Gorkha community in the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal.
2. The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) was established as a permanent solution to the demand for statehood.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Arjun MK1A tank:
1. The Arjun MK1A features improved armor protection, including explosive reactive armor (ERA) modules and mine-resistant belly plates.
2. It is powered by a diesel engine capable of achieving speeds up to 100 km/h on all terrains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the rise in gold prices in India:
Statement 1: The price of gold in India has surged despite a slowdown in domestic demand.
Statement 2: The depreciation of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar increases the local currency cost of gold.
Which of the following is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Deobandi Movement:
1. The Deobandi Movement emerged as a reformist response among Indian Muslims after the Revolt of 1857, emphasizing a return to the pure teachings of Islam.
2. The movement established the Darul Uloom at Deoband to promote Western scientific education along with religious instruction.
3. The Deobandis opposed British colonial rule and later played a significant role in the nationalist movement.
How many of the statements given above are correct?