Which of the following statements are correct in respect of U.S. Vice-President:
- The Vice-President is the ex-officio President of the Senate.
- The Vice-President has a casting vote in the Senate in case of a tie.
- The Vice-President is directly elected by the people of the United States.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Strait of Malacca is located between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Statement 2: It is a crucial route for steel and aluminium shipments from the Middle East to East Asia.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Great Nicobar Island is strategically important for India due to its proximity to major international shipping routes.
Statement II: The island is located close to the Strait of Malacca, one of the busiest maritime trade routes in the world.
Statement III: Great Nicobar Island lies in the Arabian Sea, enhancing India’s control over westward trade routes.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Pakistan–Iran relations:
- Iran was the last country to recognize Pakistan after independence.
- Pakistan and Iran do not share any land border.
- There have never been any tensions or conflicts between Pakistan and Iran.
How many of the above is/are correct?
The National Green Tribunal follows which procedure?
With reference to Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
- It empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
- It is part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
- It can be suspended during a National Emergency under all circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to fertiliser use, subsidy, and food security in India, consider the following statements:
- Urea is the only fertiliser in India currently under statutory price control, while phosphatic and potassic fertilisers are decontrolled under a nutrient-based subsidy regime.
- Excessive use of urea can reduce nutrient use efficiency and contribute to environmental issues such as groundwater contamination and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of fertiliser subsidy is fully implemented in India in the form of cash transfer directly to farmers’ bank accounts.
- India is significantly dependent on imports for fertilisers and their raw materials, making it vulnerable to global price fluctuations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to global food price dynamics:
- A rise in crude oil prices can increase food prices through higher input costs such as fertilizers and transportation.
- Diversion of crops like maize and sugarcane for biofuel production can contribute to food inflation.
- High global food stocks always prevent any increase in food prices.
- Financial speculation in agricultural commodities can amplify food price volatility.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), consider the following statements:
- The ratification of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in India requires approval from both Houses of Parliament.
- The agreement aims to allow all Indian exports to enter the UK duty-free.
- The Double Contribution Convention (DCC) ensures that professionals working temporarily abroad are liable to pay social security contributions in only one country at a time.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to oak forests in the Indian Himalayan region, consider the following statements:
- Oak forests contribute to groundwater recharge and help in maintaining watershed stability.
- Chir pine invasion into oak forests reduces the incidence of forest fires due to its lower flammability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?