Consider the following statements with reference to India’s recent trade agreements with the EU and the US:
- Under the EU FTA, India has secured market access for more than 99% of its exports to the EU by trade value.
- The issue of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is relevant in India–US trade negotiations but not in India–EU negotiations.
- Both the EU and US trade agreements aim to protect India’s sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy.
- The interim trade framework with the US is intended to serve as a stepping stone towards a full Bilateral Trade Agreement.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
Consider the following statements with reference to the interim framework for the proposed India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement:
- The agreement seeks closer “economic security alignment”, which may constrain India’s independent trade and foreign policy choices.
- India has formally committed to stopping imports of Russian oil as part of the interim trade framework.
- Acceptance of binding digital trade rules could limit India’s ability to regulate and tax large digital platforms in the future.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to “Disturbed Areas” laws as discussed in the context of Rajasthan’s proposed legislation:
- Such laws empower the state administration to regulate or scrutinise the transfer of immovable property in notified areas to prevent distress sales.
- The underlying rationale of these laws is primarily to address economic inequality arising from rapid urbanisation.
- These laws reflect a shift from regulating specific unlawful acts to assessing perceived threats to public order based on demographic patterns.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
- India’s decision to purchase crude oil, LNG and LPG from the United States is driven by the objective of diversifying energy sources rather than obligations under a bilateral trade agreement.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) primarily aim to provide preferential market access vis-à-vis competing countries.
- India’s trade negotiations with the United States are formally linked to its defence cooperation and decisions on Russian oil imports.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the rise in borrowing costs of the Centre and State Governments in India:
- Despite a reduction in the RBI’s policy repo rate, yields on long-term government securities have increased over the last one year.
- Rising outstanding public debt has led to higher interest payments, reducing fiscal space for other expenditures.
- Tightening of liquidity due to lower net foreign capital inflows has contributed to limited transmission of RBI’s rate cuts.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of rivers that flow through Myanmar?
- Irrawaddy River
- Salween River
- Mekong River
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Shanghai Cooperation Organization focuses on regional security cooperation among its member states.
Statement 2: The SCO was created primarily to combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism in Eurasia.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project aims to provide an alternative connectivity route between mainland India and the North-Eastern states.
Statement II: The project connects Kolkata Port to Sittwe Port in Myanmar by sea and then uses the Kaladan River and road network to reach Mizoram.
Statement III: The project reduces India’s dependence on the Siliguri Corridor for access to the North-East.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:
- The Act applies to the processing of digital personal data collected both online and offline (if digitised later).
- The Act allows the government to exempt any data fiduciary entirely from all provisions of the Act without conditions.
- The Act provides for the establishment of a Data Protection Board of India to adjudicate non-compliance.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is not a constitutional power of the Prime Minister?