Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha?
- The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the Lok Sabha.
- The Secretary-General is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- The Secretary-General is a member of Parliament by virtue of the office.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction in disputes between the Union and States.
Statement 2: The Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to adjudicate federal disputes directly.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited plays a critical role in strengthening India’s indigenous defence aerospace capability.
Statement II: HAL is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, and aero-engines.
Statement III: HAL supplies major platforms such as fighter aircraft and helicopters to the Indian Armed Forces.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to World Economic Forum:
- The World Economic Forum is a not-for-profit international organisation headquartered in Switzerland.
- It publishes the Global Competitiveness Report and the Global Risks Report.
- It is a United Nations specialised agency with treaty-based authority.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following missile systems was developed by DRDO?
Consider the following statements with reference to the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
- The Speaker can be removed only by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.
- A resolution for the removal of the Speaker can be moved without any prior notice if it is supported by at least fifty members.
- While a resolution for removal is under consideration, the Speaker has the right to participate in the proceedings and vote in the first instance.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to recent purges in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China:
- The purging of senior PLA leadership is likely to fundamentally alter China’s strategic posture along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India.
- Despite leadership-level disruptions, China’s military modernisation programme is expected to continue due to its institutional resilience and sustained investment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to the evolving concept of “economic security” in global geopolitics:
- Economic security emphasises the role of trade, technology, capital flows and supply chains as instruments of strategic influence.
- The post-Cold War phase initially witnessed a deliberate separation between economic policy and national security concerns.
- The COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict reinforced concerns about over-dependence on global supply chains.
- India’s withdrawal from the RCEP was accompanied by a reduced engagement with Western economies on trade matters.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the leadership dynamics within the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle:
- Mahatma Gandhi preferred a model of collective leadership within the Congress rather than concentration of power in a single leader.
- Jawaharlal Nehru lacked mass appeal and was primarily dependent on organisational backing within the Congress.
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel enjoyed greater organisational support, while Nehru had wider popular acceptance among the masses.
- Gandhi was opposed to Jawaharlal Nehru emerging as his political successor due to ideological differences.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Black carbon emissions from shipping in the Arctic region are a cause of concern primarily because they: