Which of the following statements are correct in respect of presentation of Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha:
- Not all Union Territories have representation in the Rajya Sabha.
- Members representing Union Territories are elected by the members of the Legislative Assemblies of those Territories, wherever such Assemblies exist.
- Each Union Territory is guaranteed at least one seat in the Rajya Sabha.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Donbas region is an industrial area in eastern Ukraine comprising the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.
Statement 2: The region has been a focal point of conflict since 2014 due to separatist movements supported by Russia.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Election Commission of India ensures the conduct of free and fair elections in the country.
Statement II: It can issue the Model Code of Conduct to regulate political behaviour during elections.
Statement III: The Model Code of Conduct is a legally enforceable document under the Representation of the People Act.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Great Nicobar Island Project:
- The project includes the development of an international transshipment port at Galathea Bay.
- The island lies close to the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes.
- The entire island has been declared a biosphere reserve, with no human settlements allowed.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Who grants registration to genetic counselling and diagnostic centres under the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act)?
With reference to execution petitions in Indian courts, consider the following statements:
1. An execution petition is filed after a court has passed a decree but it has not yet been implemented.
2. Execution petitions form a significant portion of the total pending civil cases in India.
3. The Supreme Court of India directly handles all execution petitions arising from High Courts.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), consider the following statements:
1. ASEAN was established by the Bangkok Declaration in 1967.
2. The ASEAN Secretariat is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
3. India is a founding member of ASEAN.
How many of the following statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Rising public debt:
Statement 1: Rising public debt can lead to reduced government revenue available for developmental expenditure.
Statement 2: An increase in public debt raises the government’s interest payment obligations, which crowd out private investment and reduce fiscal space for productive spending.
Which one of the following options is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding air pollution after Diwali:
1. Post-Diwali air pollution is not just due to firecrackers, but also exacerbated by meteorological factors such as low wind speed, temperature inversion, and high humidity, which trap pollutants near the surface.
2. Effective mitigation of post-Diwali pollution requires a combination of short-term measures like restricting firecracker use and long-term policies such as promoting clean energy, stricter emission norms, and public awareness campaigns.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the geography of Scandinavian countries:
1. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark constitute the core Scandinavian countries, characterized by extensive coastlines and numerous fjords, particularly in Norway.
2. The Scandinavian Peninsula is primarily occupied by Norway and Sweden, while Denmark is located on the Jutland Peninsula and several islands.
3. The region experiences a temperate oceanic climate along the coast and a subarctic to continental climate in the interior regions.
4. The major rivers of the Scandinavian Peninsula, such as the Göta and Glomma, flow predominantly eastward into the Baltic Sea.
Which of the statements given above are correct?