Consider the following statements about India’s wildlife conservation:
- The Sixth All India Tiger Estimation cycle has been launched to strengthen science-based tiger management.
- The Ministry of Environment has initiated a project to manage tigers outside designated tiger reserves to address human-wildlife conflict.
- DNA profiling is being used for monitoring both wild and captive elephants in India.
- Railways have been directed to coordinate with state forest departments to prevent elephant deaths along train tracks.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding blood transfusion safety in India:
- All blood banks in India are currently mandated to use NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing) to screen for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
- ELISA tests are widely used in blood banks but have a longer window period compared to NAAT tests.
- Voluntary blood donation is generally safer than replacement/family donation because donors are less likely to conceal infections.
How many of the above statements are correct?
In India, despite robust GDP growth in recent years, private corporate investment has not grown proportionally. Consider the following statements:
- Many firms do not invest in new physical capacity because existing production capacities are sufficient to meet demand.
- High capacity utilisation and strong domestic demand have consistently encouraged firms to expand production capacity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s fertiliser subsidy regime:
- Nearly two-thirds of India’s fertiliser subsidy goes to urea, which is sold at a fixed price, while DAP and MOP prices are decontrolled under the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) regime.
- India’s nutrient-use efficiency (NUE) is estimated at 35-40%, indicating that a significant portion of applied fertiliser does not reach crops.
- Urea consumption in India is lower than the recommended agronomic levels, leading to reduced crop productivity.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following countries:
- Lebanon
- Syria
- Jordan
- Iraq
- Egypt
How many of the above countries share a land border with Israel?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)?
- AfCFTA aims to create a single continental market for goods and services across Africa.
- The agreement seeks to promote free movement of people across all African countries as its primary objective.
- AfCFTA is expected to enhance intra-African trade by reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Registration on the Udyam Portal is mandatory for enterprises to avail benefits under MSME schemes.
Statement 2: Udyam Registration is based on self-declaration and does not require uploading documents such as certificates or proofs.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha plays a crucial role in ensuring the orderly conduct of proceedings and the impartial functioning of the House.
Statement II: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice-President of India, who is not a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Statement III: The Chairman exercises powers such as presiding over sessions, maintaining discipline, and referring Bills to Parliamentary Committees.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Ethiopia’s physical geography:
- The Great Rift Valley passes through Ethiopia from northeast to southwest.
- The Danakil Depression is one of the hottest and lowest places on Earth.
- Ethiopia lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Which of the following sectors is not one of the core infrastructure sectors under PM GatiShakti?