Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Article 51A(g) of the Constitution of India?
- Article 51A(g) imposes a Fundamental Duty on citizens to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife.
- The duty under Article 51A(g) also requires citizens to have compassion for living creatures.
- Article 51A(g) is enforceable by courts in the same manner as Fundamental Rights.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Great Indian Bustard is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN due to habitat loss, hunting, and collision with power transmission lines.
Statement 2: The grassland and semi-arid ecosystems inhabited by the Great Indian Bustard are among the most neglected and rapidly declining habitats in India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003 was enacted to ensure fiscal discipline, macroeconomic stability, and prudent management of public finances.
Statement II: The FRBM Act mandates the Central Government to reduce fiscal deficit and eliminate revenue deficit over a specified time frame.
Statement III: The Act requires the Government to present Medium-Term Fiscal Policy Statement and Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement before Parliament.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the India–Bangladesh border:
- The India–Bangladesh border is the longest land border that India shares with any neighbouring country.
- The Land Boundary Agreement (2015) between India and Bangladesh resolved the issue of enclaves (chhitmahals) and adverse possessions.
- The Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for guarding the India–Bangladesh border on the Indian side.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the India–Soviet Treaty (1971)?
With reference to the role of macroeconomic fundamentals and domestic demand in sustaining economic growth, consider the following statements:
- Strengthening macroeconomic stability and pursuing structural reforms can improve productivity and help economies remain resilient to global uncertainties.
- In periods of global trade disruptions, domestic consumption can act as an important buffer supporting economic growth.
- A temporary decline in tax revenue collections always indicates a slowdown in overall economic activity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), consider the following statements:
- TOD aims to promote compact, high-density and mixed-use urban development around public transport hubs to reduce dependence on private vehicles.
- The revised draft TOD policy mandates the preparation of Local Area Plans (LAPs) to ensure proportional infrastructure development.
- Under the new draft TOD policy, projects may be deemed approved if the designated committee does not decide within a fixed time frame.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements:
- Transport is one of the largest controllable contributors to air pollution in Delhi, accounting for a significant share of total emissions.
- The recent slowdown in electric vehicle adoption in Delhi is mainly due to a lack of technological readiness of EVs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
With reference to the new definition of the Aravalli Hills approved by the Supreme Court, which of the following is incorrect?
With reference to recent foreign investments in India’s financial sector, consider the following statements:
- The stake sale by Shriram Finance to MUFG Bank represents the largest overseas investment in India’s non-banking financial sector.
- MUFG Bank intends to acquire a majority stake in Shriram Finance in the near future.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?