With reference to the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, consider the following statements:
- It provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
- The reservation will come into effect immediately after the enactment of the Act.
- The implementation of reservation is linked with the process of delimitation after the first Census conducted post-2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to climate change and energy security, consider the following statements:
- Transition to renewable energy can reduce a country’s vulnerability to geopolitical disruptions in fossil fuel supply.
- Climate change has no significant impact on global economic factors such as inflation and supply chains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding language, knowledge systems, and technology in India:
- The Constitution of India recognizes 22 languages under the Eighth Schedule to promote linguistic diversity.
- Artificial Intelligence-based real-time translation between Indian languages can help democratize knowledge production.
- The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 discourages the use of mother tongue or regional languages as a medium of instruction in higher education.
- India currently has a fully developed indigenous AI system that enables seamless real-time translation across all Indian languages.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the CIA World Factbook, consider the following statements:
- It is an unclassified publication providing basic intelligence on countries, including geography, economy, and political systems.
- It was originally created during the Cold War primarily for public dissemination and academic use.
- It is maintained by the Central Intelligence Agency and has historically served both informational and geopolitical purposes.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Stagflation in an economy is most appropriately associated with which of the following situations?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Gold prices tend to rise when the US dollar weakens.
Statement 2: Gold is priced globally in US dollars, making it cheaper for other countries when the dollar weakens.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Ganga Water Treaty (1996)?
- It was signed between India and Bangladesh for sharing dry season flow of the Ganga at Farakka.
- The treaty has a duration of 30 years.
- It guarantees equal water sharing in all flow conditions.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: LNG is easier to transport over long distances compared to natural gas in gaseous form.
Statement II: LNG is produced by cooling natural gas to around –162°C, reducing its volume significantly.
Statement III: LNG is lighter than air in its liquid form and disperses quickly.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to MCX:
- It is India’s largest commodity derivatives exchange.
- It deals only in agricultural commodities.
- It is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which principle is followed by the Paris Agreement?