Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Delimitation Commission?
- The Delimitation Commission is set up through an Act of Parliament
- Its orders have the force of law and cannot be challenged in court.
- It works under the supervision of the Election Commission of India.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: A higher per capita income always means equitable distribution of income in a country.
Statement 2: Per capita income does not reflect income inequalities within a population.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) ensures accountability of the executive to Parliament in financial matters.
Statement II: The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Statement III: The CAG is appointed by the President of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Tuberculosis:
- Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- It spreads mainly through contaminated food and water.
- The lungs are the most commonly affected organ in TB.
How many of the above is/are correct?
SEBI has which of the following types of powers?
Consider the following statements regarding Helium and MRI systems:
- Helium is primarily extracted from natural gas using cryogenic distillation.
- Helium is widely used in MRI machines because it has a high boiling point and is chemically reactive.
- Zero boil-off MRI systems do not require any helium during their entire operational life.
- Disruptions in trade through the Strait of Hormuz can impact global helium supply.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to recent developments regarding Iranian crude oil and global energy markets, consider the following statements:
- The United States temporarily allowed transactions related to already-loaded Iranian crude oil to improve global oil supply.
- Iran remains fully integrated with the SWIFT system for international payments.
- A significant share of India’s crude oil imports passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding climate change and Earth’s energy balance:
- Even if greenhouse gas emissions stop immediately, the Earth may continue to warm due to accumulated heat surplus.
- Oceans act as major heat sinks and absorb a large portion of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases.
- Increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases strengthens Earth’s outgoing radiation, restoring energy balance naturally.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to higher education regulation in India, consider the following statements:
- The University Grants Commission is a statutory body responsible for coordination, determination and maintenance of standards in higher education.
- The proposed Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) seeks to combine both regulation and funding functions under a single authority.
- The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 recommends separation of functions such as regulation, accreditation and funding in higher education governance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The primary purpose of maintaining Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) in India is to: