Consider the following statements regarding post-facto environmental clearance in India:
- The Supreme Court’s recent recall of the May 2024 Vanashakti judgment amounts to an endorsement of the post-facto environmental clearance regime.
- Post-facto clearance attempts to regularise projects that began operations without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance (EC) under the EIA Notification, 2006.
- The 2017 MoEFCC notification and the 2021 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provided a mechanism for processing violation cases under the EIA framework.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Sir Creek, often seen in news, is a disputed region between India and Pakistan located in which of the following areas?
At which international forum did India recently reiterate the need for “zero tolerance towards terrorism” and hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Ginkgo-toothed beaked whales are rarely observed in the wild.
Statement II: These whales are deep-diving cetaceans that spend most of their lives far from coastlines and surface only briefly.
Statement III: These whales are commonly sighted near coastal regions, making them easy to study.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
With reference to the ongoing global debate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) investment, consider the following statements:
- Concerns have been raised that soaring AI valuations may lead to a speculative bubble similar to the dot-com era.
- The rapid expansion of AI model training and data centres is expected to increase energy consumption and may delay net-zero targets for major tech companies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of PM-KISAN?
- PM-KISAN provides income support of ₹6,000 per year to all eligible farmer families, paid in three equal installments.
- The scheme is fully funded by the Government of India.
- Tenant farmers are automatically eligible for benefits under PM-KISAN.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Inland Waterways Authority of India is responsible for the regulation and development of national waterways in India.
Statement 2: The Inland Waterways Authority of India was established in 1986 under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the sessions of the House and maintains order during debates.
Statement II: The Speaker is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha from among themselves.
Statement III: The Speaker holds office at the pleasure of the President.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Red Fort:
- The Red Fort was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.
- The Red Fort is located on the banks of the Yamuna River.
- The Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is not a primary function of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)?