With reference to India’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), consider the following statements:
- India has already achieved more than 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.
- Emissions intensity reduction becomes progressively easier as efficiency improves over time.
- Carbon sinks created through afforestation are part of India’s NDC targets.
- Even if global emissions become zero immediately, climate change impacts would continue for some time.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
- Zoroastrianism originated in ancient Persia and is associated with the teachings of Zarathustra.
- The sacred texts of Zoroastrianism are written in Avestan, a language closely related to Vedic Sanskrit.
- The festival of Nowruz marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to the ongoing Iran–US–Israel geopolitical tensions:
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade.
- India has officially joined a military coalition against Iran in the conflict.
- Asymmetric warfare includes the use of non-conventional tactics by weaker states against stronger powers.
- The conflict has potential implications for global energy security.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding bond yields and macroeconomic dynamics:
- A sustained rise in government bond yields may indicate expectations of higher inflation and tighter monetary policy by the Reserve Bank of India.
- An increase in global crude oil prices can widen India’s current account deficit and exert downward pressure on the Indian rupee.
- A rise in bond yields necessarily leads to an increase in bond prices in the secondary market.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Helium is considered strategically important in modern industries primarily because:
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
- It measures the total value of final goods and services produced within a country in a given period.
- It includes the value of intermediate goods to avoid underestimation.
- It can be calculated using expenditure, income, and production methods.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Iran’s major oil fields are primarily located in the southwestern region associated with the Zagros Mountains.
Statement 2: This region lies close to the Persian Gulf, which facilitates easier export of oil.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Election Commission has complete control over election machinery during State Assembly elections.
Statement II: It can requisition staff from State and Central governments for election duty.
Statement III: Such staff work under the control of the ECI during elections.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Supreme Court of India:
- It can transfer cases from one High Court to another.
- It can punish for contempt of itself.
- It can advise the President under certain circumstances.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Who is the Chairperson of the GST Council?