Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000:
- It empowers the Central Government to block public access to information on online platforms in the interest of sovereignty, security, and public order.
- It allows intermediaries to voluntarily remove content without any government direction.
- Orders under this section are subject to judicial review.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The World Trade Organization aims to regulate international trade and ensure smooth, predictable, and free flow of goods and services among member countries.
Statement 2: The WTO provides a dispute settlement mechanism to resolve trade conflicts between member nations.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 provides for granting Indian citizenship to certain religious minorities from neighboring countries.
Statement II: It applies to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
Statement III: It includes Muslims from these countries as beneficiaries under the Act.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Assembly Elections in India:
- The term of a State Legislative Assembly is fixed at six years under the Constitution.
- Assembly elections in India are conducted by the State Governments.
- The Governor can extend the term of the Legislative Assembly at his discretion in normal circumstances.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is the main cause of a BoP crisis?
With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:
- It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
- Nearly one-fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption passes through it.
- It is jointly controlled by Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding weather phenomena in India:
- Western Disturbances originate over the Mediterranean region and move eastward under the influence of westerly winds.
- Western Disturbances are responsible for the majority of monsoon rainfall in India.
- Hailstorms and thunderstorms during March are associated with rising temperatures and atmospheric instability.
- Nor’westers are intense local storms that mainly affect eastern and northeastern India during the pre-monsoon season.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to recent geopolitical developments in West Asia, consider the following statements:
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global oil trade, and its disruption can impact energy prices worldwide.
- The Abraham Accords were aimed at establishing diplomatic relations between Iran and Gulf countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding urban governance and public health in India:
- Urban public health outcomes depend significantly on municipal services such as sanitation, water supply, and waste management.
- Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India have fiscal autonomy comparable to those in OECD countries.
- Climate adaptation in India is largely driven at national and state levels, with limited fiscal autonomy for cities.
- The Finance Commission has emphasized untied grants to ULBs to enhance their flexibility in addressing local priorities.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s foreign exchange reserves:
- Foreign exchange reserves help in managing volatility in the exchange rate of the Indian rupee.
- During the 1991 Balance of Payments crisis, India had sufficient forex reserves to cover more than six months of imports.
- Capital outflows by foreign investors can lead to depletion of foreign exchange reserves.
How many of the statements given above are correct?