IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of SACHET Portal?

  1. It is an initiative of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to help people report unauthorised deposit schemes.
  2. The portal allows citizens to share information regarding suspicious financial activities and frauds.
  3. The SACHET Portal is managed by the Election Commission of India.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The International Energy Agency (IEA) was established in 1974 in response to the global oil crisis.

Statement 2: The IEA works to ensure energy security, promote clean energy transition, and provide policy advice to member countries.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Statement 2: The IMD is responsible for weather forecasting, cyclone warnings, and seismological observations in India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG):

  1. LPG is heavier than water and dissolves completely in it.
  2. LPG is naturally found only in underground coal mines.
  3. LPG is stored only in solid form for transportation purposes.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:5

The CAA has been criticised mainly on the ground that it may violate:


Ques:6

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT)?

  1. It was launched jointly by India and Sweden.
  2. It focuses on decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industrial sectors.
  3. It is an initiative functioning under the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Ques:7

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: In a federal democracy, periodic readjustment of parliamentary seats may become necessary due to changes in population distribution.

Statement II: Equal citizenship in a democracy requires that each citizen’s vote should carry broadly similar weight.

Statement III: Freezing parliamentary seat allocation permanently eliminates regional political imbalance.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:8

Which of the following best explains the primary concern associated with “Chinese overcapacity” in global trade?


Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and fuel pricing in India:

  1. Public sector OMCs include Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum.
  2. Under-recovery refers to the losses incurred when fuel is sold below market-linked prices.
  3. Petrol and diesel prices in India are completely uniform across all states.
  4. Fuel price increases can have both direct and indirect inflationary effects on the economy.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:10

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the depreciation of the Indian rupee and its macroeconomic implications?

  1. A sustained rise in crude oil prices can widen India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD).
  2. Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) outflows can exert downward pressure on the rupee.
  3. Higher government bond yields generally indicate rising borrowing costs for the government.
  4. Appreciation of the rupee always improves export competitiveness.

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