Which of the following statements are correct in respect of tribunals?
- Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies established to adjudicate specialised disputes.
- The provisions related to tribunals were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
- Tribunals are mentioned under Articles 323A and 323B of the Constitution.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The National Security Act (NSA), 1980 allows preventive detention of individuals to maintain public order and national security.
Statement 2: Under the NSA, a person can be detained without formal charges for up to 48 months.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Rupee depreciation means the Indian Rupee falls against the US Dollar, while appreciation means it rises against the US Dollar.
Statement II: If more Rupees are required to buy one US Dollar, the Rupee is said to have depreciated.
Statement III: If fewer Rupees are required to buy one US Dollar, the Rupee is said to have depreciated.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Mahanadi river:
- The river originates in the state of Chhattisgarh.
- It flows through Odisha before draining into the Bay of Bengal.
- The Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
INS Nireekshak is primarily used for:
With reference to emerging approaches in climate change activism, consider the following statements:
- Behavioural and psychological strategies such as promoting community bonding, happiness, and positive emotions are increasingly being used to enhance public engagement in climate action.
- Global climate governance frameworks such as the Paris Agreement focus primarily on psychological well-being and emotional mobilisation as core tools for emission reduction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India’s growth and development pattern, consider the following statements:
- Nominal GDP rankings are the most reliable indicator of real structural economic transformation as they account for changes in sector-wise output and labor shift.
- Employment elasticity in the Indian economy has shown a declining trend in recent decades, indicating that the capacity of GDP growth to generate jobs has weakened.
- The consistent rise in self-employment as per recent Periodic Labour Force Surveys (PLFS) is a definitive marker of rising entrepreneurial dynamism and formalization of the workforce.
- High annual GDP growth inherently and automatically ensures an equitable distribution of wealth, bridging the gap between the organized and unorganized sectors.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding modernisation initiatives in Indian Railways:
- Modernisation of Indian Railways includes the introduction of advanced signalling systems such as automatic train protection to enhance safety.
- Dedicated Freight Corridors are aimed at improving passenger train speed by prioritising passenger movement over freight.
- Electrification of railway tracks contributes to both energy efficiency and reduction in carbon emissions.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Essential Religious Practices (ERP) doctrine and constitutional provisions:
- Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees absolute freedom of religion without any restrictions.
- Article 26 allows religious denominations to manage their affairs subject to public order, morality, and health.
- The Supreme Court has laid down clear and uniform guidelines to determine what constitutes an essential religious practice.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
With reference to India’s fertiliser sector in the context of global supply disruptions, consider the following statements:
- India is fully self-sufficient in urea production and does not depend on imports.
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries account for a significant share of India’s fertiliser and LNG imports.
- Biostimulants directly provide essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to crops.
- Fertiliser price shocks can affect agricultural output by disrupting input availability during key cropping seasons.
Which of the above statements are correct?