Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017?
- Wetlands are notified by the Central Government based on recommendations of the National Wetlands Committee.
- Reclamation, setting up of industries, and permanent construction are prohibited activities within notified wetlands.
- River channels, paddy fields, and man-made water bodies used for drinking water purposes are excluded from the definition of wetlands.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) framework classifies coastal areas into different zones to regulate developmental activities based on ecological sensitivity.
Statement 2: The classification under the CRZ framework is intended to balance environmental conservation with sustainable economic development of coastal regions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The University Grants Commission (UGC) plays a crucial role in maintaining standards of higher education in India.
Statement II: The UGC is empowered to allocate and disburse grants to universities and colleges across the country.
Statement III: The UGC functions as a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to V.O. Chidambaranar Port:
- The port is located on the east coast of India along the Gulf of Mannar in Tamil Nadu.
- It is one of the major ports of India and operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- The port primarily handles thermal coal, petroleum products, containers, and fertilizer cargo.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the nature of the Right to Privacy as held in the Puttaswamy judgment?
Consider the following statements with reference to the recent India–US trade deal involving a reduction in US tariffs on Indian goods:
- The reduction in tariffs is linked to a convergence between India and the United States on reciprocal trade arrangements.
- The deal is expected to improve India’s export competitiveness in the US market vis-à-vis several regional and global competitors.
- The agreement has been interpreted as reinforcing India’s strategic role as a counterweight to China in the US foreign policy calculus.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to Triveni Kala Sangam:
- It was founded in 1950 by classical dancer Sundari Shridharani as a centre for training in Indian arts.
- The present Triveni Kala Sangam complex was designed by architect Joseph Stein and inaugurated by President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
- It was established as a government-funded cultural body under the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Consider the following statements with reference to the UGC Regulations on prevention of discrimination in higher educational institutions:
- The revised UGC Regulations were framed pursuant to directions of the Supreme Court in cases related to alleged caste-based discrimination in universities.
- The anti-discrimination provisions in both earlier and revised UGC Regulations derive their authority from the constitutional guarantee of equality and social justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The ongoing US lawsuit against WhatsApp alleging breach of end-to-end encryption has relevance for India primarily because it may impact which of the following legal and regulatory frameworks?
Consider the following statements with reference to India’s infrastructure financing and maritime development initiatives:
- The Government of India is promoting greater use of Public–Private Partnership (PPP) models in infrastructure projects to improve construction quality and long-term maintenance of assets.
- Under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), project risk is shared between the government and the private developer rather than being borne entirely by either party.
- India’s low share of export–import cargo carried by Indian-owned ships leads to significant foreign exchange outgo on freight and vessel leasing.
- Promotion of coastal shipping and multimodal connectivity involving rail, road, and ports is aimed at reducing India’s overall logistics costs.
How many of the statements given above are correct?