Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission in India:
- The Finance Commission is a Constitutional body constituted by the President every five years or at such earlier time as he considers necessary.
- It recommends the distribution of tax revenues only between the Union and the States.
- Since the 10th Finance Commission, specific grants have been recommended for the empowerment of local governments (Panchayats and Municipalities).
- The 15th Finance Commission recommended that a portion of grants to Million-Plus cities be "performance-linked" based on air quality and service level benchmarks.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
- An order of discharge by a criminal court implies acquittal of the accused after a full-fledged trial.
- At the stage of discharge, the court examines whether the prosecution material discloses the essential ingredients of the alleged offence.
- An approver’s uncorroborated statement alone is sufficient to frame charges in serious criminal cases.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions:
- The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) aims to overthrow the Pakistani state and establish an Islamic caliphate.
- The Durand Line, drawn in 1893, is fully accepted by Afghanistan as the international boundary with Pakistan.
- Pakistan initially viewed the Afghan Taliban’s return to power in 2021 as strategically beneficial.
- The Afghan Taliban primarily rely on conventional air power superiority over Pakistan in any potential conflict.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Consider the following statements:
- India has significantly improved its capacity to reduce disaster-related mortality through better early warning and evacuation systems.
- Building community-level disaster resilience requires strengthening only physical infrastructure at the local level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of competition policy, which one of the following is the most likely consequence of high market concentration in the digital streaming industry?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement):
- It was adopted under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- It applies to marine areas within the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of coastal states.
- It provides for the creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body responsible for civil aviation safety oversight in India.
Statement 2: DGCA functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and derives its powers primarily from the Aircraft Act, 1934.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Gulf War was triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in August 1990.
Statement II: A U.S.-led coalition launched Operation Desert Storm after authorization from the UN Security Council.
Statement III: The objective of the coalition forces was to liberate Kuwait and restore its sovereignty.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to o BrahMos:
- It is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and Russia.
- It can be launched from land, sea, air, and submarine platforms.
- It operates at hypersonic speeds exceeding Mach 5.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Costa Rica is bordered by which two countries?