IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Consider the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission:

  1. It was launched in 2019 under the Ministry of Jal Shakti to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections in rural India.
  2. It was aimed to achieve 100 percent functional household tap connections in all rural habitations by December 2024.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:2

Article 25 and Article 26 of the Indian Constitution deal with which of the following fundamental rights in India?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements regarding Gaganyaan Mission: 

  1. It will be India’s first attempt at sending humans into space.
  2. The astronauts for the mission will be called ‘vyommitra’.
  3. Before the main flight, ISRO has planned three uncrewed preparatory missions.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:4

Consider the following statements regarding Contempt of Court in India:

  1. Contempt of Court in India is governed by the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
  2. Civil contempt refers to wilful disobedience of a court order, while criminal contempt involves actions that scandalize or interfere with judicial proceedings.
  3. The Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to punish for contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:5

Consider the following statements regarding the International Space Station (ISS):

  1. It functions as a microgravity laboratory for conducting scientific research across various disciplines.
  2. The ISS orbits Earth approximately every 90 minutes.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Which of the following statements correctly describe the current status of the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism:

  1. The Appellate Body of the WTO is currently non-functional due to appointments being blocked.
  2. Countries can still initiate disputes at the WTO, but final appellate rulings cannot be delivered.
  3. The WTO has permanently suspended its dispute resolution function.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:7

Consider the following with reference to the Governor:

  1. The Governor can exercise discretion in the appointment of the Chief Minister if no party has a clear majority.
  2. The Governor can withhold assent to a bill passed by the state legislature without providing any explanation.
  3. The Governor can be removed by a resolution passed by the state legislative assembly.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:8

The Women’s Reservation Act aims to provide reservations for women in which of the following bodies?


Ques:9

Consider the following with reference to Heat Action Plans (HAPs):

  1. HAPs include measures like early prediction of heatwaves, increasing awareness, and preparing the health system.
  2. Long-term measures in HAPs focus on increasing the number of parks and trees and making gardens publicly accessible.
  3. Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting heat stress and mortality data is not part of the HAPs.
  4. Successful implementation of HAPs largely depends on collaboration between city authorities, state governments, and community organizations.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:10

Consider the following with reference to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

  1. NDMA is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
  2. The NDMA formulates policies, plans, and guidelines to ensure disaster management in the country.
  3. The NDMA operates only during major national disasters.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?