To renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women’ is mentioned in which part of the Indian constitution
Which country is the largest exporter of the rice in the world?
Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission.
1. It aims to provide piped drinking water to all rural households by 2024.
2. Goa became the first state to provide 100% Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) in the rural areas
3. The Jal Shakti Ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through
1. Adjournment motion
2. Question hour
3. Supplementary questions
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements, with respect to National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED)
1. It is registered under the Multi State Co-operative Societies Act.
2. It acts as agent of any Government agency or cooperative institution, for the purchase, sale, storage and distribution of agricultural commodities.
3. It is one of the Central Nodal Agencies for procurement of notified agricultural commodities under Price Support Scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘GM (Genetically Modified) Crops’
- It is made using a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism
- They are regulated under the provisions of the Biodiversity Act, 2002
- Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation by the Government of India
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct?
Consider the following statements
Statement 1 – India’s merchandise exports have been decreasing since the last four quarters
Statement 2 – A country’s export demand may decline if its domestic currency is strong enough to make its goods and services substantially more expensive
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
‘Picolinic acid’ which is seen in news recently has the potential to
With reference to ‘DPT3 Vaccine’, consider the following statements
- It is a class of combination vaccines against diarrhea, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus
- The vaccine does not contain the pathogen itself but rather uses inactivated toxoid to generate an immune response
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kakatiya Kingdom’
- It ruled most of eastern Deccan region in present-day India between 8th and 12th centuries
- The period saw the emergence of mural paintings in the region surrounding Eastern Ghats
- A notable trend during the period was the construction of reservoirs for irrigation in the uplands
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct?