With reference to maternity benefits in India, consider the following statements:
- The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 provides maternity leave benefits to adoptive mothers.
- The Supreme Court of India has held that denying maternity leave to adoptive mothers based on the age of the child violates Article 14.
- Article 21 of the Constitution has been interpreted to include reproductive autonomy limited only to biological reproduction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to inter-state river water disputes in India, consider the following statements:
- The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) gives India the right to unrestricted use of the waters of the "Eastern Rivers"—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
- Under Article 131 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to settle disputes between states regarding the use, control, or distribution of inter-state river waters.
- The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, explicitly bars the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and other courts over disputes referred to a water tribunal.
- India’s water allocation often includes non-riparian states based on historical agreements or tribunal awards, rather than following a strict riparian principle.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to constitutional offices and parliamentary procedures in India, consider the following statements:
- A no-confidence motion against the Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be moved only after giving a prior notice of at least 14 days.
- The removal of the Chief Election Commissioner requires a process similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court.
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by a simple majority of members present and voting.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following factors is/are likely to significantly increase peak power demand in India in the coming years?
- Expansion of Artificial Intelligence-based services
- Growth of data centres
- Adoption of electric vehicles
- Decline in renewable energy capacity
Select the correct answer using the code below:
With reference to the World Happiness Report, which one of the following statements is correct?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Jal Jeevan Mission?
- The mission focuses on service delivery rather than just infrastructure creation.
- It promotes community participation in water management.
- It mandates 100% desalination-based water supply in all regions.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: MGNREGA guarantees at least 100 days of wage employment to every rural household.
Statement 2: The employment provided under the scheme is not demand-driven and not supply-driven.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 enables the Central Government to acquire land containing coal deposits for public purposes.
Statement II: The Act allows acquisition of land even before detailed exploration is completed.
Statement III: Compensation under the Act is determined based on market value principles similar to the Land Acquisition Act.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Diammonium Phosphate:
- It is a widely used phosphatic fertilizer providing both nitrogen and phosphorus.
- It is alkaline in nature and can temporarily increase soil pH after application.
- It is primarily used to supply potassium to crops.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is not a function of the RBI?
Consider the following statements:
- The NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) provides accurate position information service primarily over India and the surrounding region.
- It is operated and maintained by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the primary objective of ISRO?