Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
- The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the MPC.
- Each member of the MPC has one vote.
- In case of a tie, the Chairperson has a casting vote.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: A member can be disqualified for defection if he votes or abstains from voting contrary to the party whip.
Statement 2: Disqualification on this ground applies only when prior permission is not taken and the action is not condoned by the party within a specified time.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enhances China’s strategic and economic access to the Indian Ocean region.
Statement II: CPEC connects China’s Xinjiang region to Pakistan’s Gwadar Port through a network of roads, railways, and pipelines.
Statement III: Gwadar Port provides China with an alternative route that bypasses the Strait of Malacca for energy imports.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Border Security Force:
- It guards the India–Pakistan and India–Bangladesh borders.
- It is the only force responsible for coastal security of India.
- It has been declared as an Armed Force of the Union.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Nifty 50 is considered a benchmark for which market?
Consider the following statements regarding the recent directions issued by the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission:
- The directions seek to prohibit schools from sending homework and academic instructions to students up to Class V through mobile phones.
- The advisory was issued by the Ministry of Education in exercise of its powers under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
- The directions allow communication through mobile phones to be restricted only to parents, and not directly with young students.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Consider the following statements:
- The recent India–US trade understanding involves a reduction in overall US tariffs on Indian goods and removal of punitive tariffs imposed due to India’s energy sourcing decisions.
- The article highlights that trade agreements announced through executive actions in the US are fully insulated from future policy reversals due to strong institutional safeguards.
- The India–EU trade agreement is portrayed as offering greater predictability and institutional reliability compared to engagement with the US.
- The Mundell–Fleming framework is used to explain India’s inability to simultaneously maintain unrestricted access to Russian oil, complete strategic autonomy, and deep trade integration with the US.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Consider the following statements in the context of Artificial Intelligence and employment trends in India:
- The adoption of AI-driven automation is likely to affect entry-level routine coding and maintenance roles more than high-end strategic positions.
- Addressing the employment impact of advanced AI systems requires coordinated efforts by policymakers, educational institutions, and industry leaders.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements concerning global energy and economic trends:
- Despite geopolitical tensions, global oil prices have remained relatively stable due to structural oversupply.
- The competitive gap between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources is rapidly widening.
- Supply constraints in critical minerals may slow the pace of the green energy transition.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to the RBI Governor’s remarks on the Indian economy amid global unrest:
- India’s economic resilience is attributed to strong domestic demand, robust services activity, and improving manufacturing performance.
- Urban consumption recovery is expected to weaken due to GST rationalisation and tighter monetary policy.
- High capacity utilisation, accelerating bank credit, and government-led infrastructure spending are likely to support investment activity.
- Global economic growth in 2026 is projected to be weaker due to restrictive financial conditions and reduced fiscal support.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?