With reference to the recent Supreme Court-accepted criteria for defining the Aravalli Hills, consider the following statements:
- The new definition classifies only those landforms that rise 100 metres or more above the local relief as Aravalli Hills.
- According to the Forest Survey of India’s internal assessment, this 100-m benchmark would exclude a major share of the Aravalli landscape from protection.
- Lower Aravalli hills (below 100 m) have no significant role in blocking sand movement or mitigating air pollution in the NCR.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s efforts to attract Indian-origin faculty back to the country:
- The proposed initiative emphasises long-term, tenure-track appointments instead of short-term fellowship-based engagements.
- The earlier VAJRA programme successfully brought back a large number of overseas scientists for full-time positions in Indian institutions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding recent India–China diplomatic concerns:
- India has stated that peace and tranquillity in border regions is a prerequisite for normalisation of bilateral relations with China.
- China detained an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh by rejecting the validity of her Indian passport.
- China allows visa-free transit for Indian nationals for up to 24 hours under its own regulations.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The IMF has reclassified India’s de facto exchange rate regime as a “crawl-like arrangement”.
Statement II: A crawl-like arrangement refers to an exchange rate remaining within a narrow margin of around 2% around a trend for at least six months.
Statement III: According to the IMF, allowing greater exchange rate flexibility would reduce the need for excessive foreign exchange reserve accumulation.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
The observance of Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) on November 26 reflects:
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of of rare-earth magnets:
- China is the world’s largest producer and processor of rare-earth elements used in high-strength magnets.
- Rare-earth magnets are crucial components in EV motors, wind turbines, and missile guidance systems.
- India has no significant reserves of rare-earth minerals.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The NIFTY 50 index is considered a benchmark for the overall performance of the Indian equity market.
Statement 2: The NIFTY 50 represents companies from multiple sectors, capturing about 65% of the total market capitalization of stocks listed on the NSE.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Nari Shakti Vandan Act provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Statement II: The implementation of the Act depends on the completion of the next Census and subsequent delimitation of constituencies.
Statement III: The Act immediately changes the current composition of Parliament and Assemblies upon its passage.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the significance of Constitution Day:
- It aims to promote awareness about citizens’ duties listed in Article 51A.
- It highlights the role of the Constituent Assembly, which held its first meeting on 26 November 1946.
- It is mandated by the Constitution to be observed annually.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is part of which larger global biodiversity zone?