Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Gulf of Oman?
- It borders Pakistan along its northern coastline.
- It is part of the Indian Ocean region.
- It lies entirely within the territory of Iran.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Multi-phase elections cannot ever reduce the influence of money and muscle power.
Statement 2: The Election Commission of India may schedule elections in phases depending on logistical requirements.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 guarantees free and compulsory education to all children aged 6–14 years as a fundamental right.
Statement II: The Act does not prohibits capitation fees and screening procedures during school admissions.
Statement III: The Act allows private unaided schools to deny admission to children from economically weaker sections.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Annual Status of Education Report (ASER):
- The ASER report is conducted annually by the NGO Pratham and focuses on rural education.
- It assesses basic learning outcomes such as reading and arithmetic skills of children.
- It is released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz lies in:
With reference to maritime transit through international straits, consider the following statements:
- The right of transit passage through international straits, as recognised under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, can be suspended by coastal states during periods of geopolitical conflict.
- Strategic chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz are critical to global energy security and disruptions there can have worldwide economic implications.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diplomacy and national security, consider the following statements:
- AI systems can act as a “force multiplier” in diplomacy by enhancing data analysis, drafting, and institutional memory functions.
- The integration of AI in diplomacy is comparable to earlier technologies like the telegraph and the internet, as all primarily function to transmit information without interpretation.
- The adoption of AI tools in foreign policy may widen the gap between technologically advanced and less-prepared diplomatic systems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to student mental health and learning environments in India, consider the following statements:
- The “Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect” suggests that a student’s academic self-concept may decline in highly competitive environments despite similar ability levels.
- The “Arrival Fallacy” implies that achieving major life goals guarantees long-term psychological well-being.
- Government initiatives like Tele-MANAS aim to improve accessibility of mental health services for students across India.
- A demand-driven mental health approach focuses on equipping individuals with emotional skills and awareness to seek help proactively.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to electricity grid management and power demand in India, consider the following statements:
- Solar power contributes significantly to meeting peak electricity demand during night hours in India.
- Forced outages in thermal power plants can aggravate supply shortages during peak demand periods.
- Spot electricity prices in power exchanges tend to increase when demand exceeds supply, especially during non-solar hours.
- India’s peak electricity demand always occurs during daytime due to industrial consumption.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
With reference to global edible oil markets and biofuel policies, consider the following statements:
- Expansion of palm oil-based biodiesel programmes increases export availability of palm oil in the global market.
- India is largely self-sufficient in edible oil production due to high productivity of oilseeds.
- Substitution of palm oil with sunflower and soybean oil is easy and cost-effective due to their abundant and stable global supply.
How many of the above statements are correct?