Q1. With reference to the Centre’s decision to revise tobacco taxation effective from February 1, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:Tobacco products attract excise duty and cess and are part of […]
Q1. With reference to the Supreme Court’s pause on its judgment concerning the Aravalli range and the proposal to constitute a new panel, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:The precautionary principle […]
Q1. With reference to the Supreme Court’s pause on its judgment concerning the Aravalli range and the proposal to constitute a new panel, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:The precautionary principle […]
Q1. The Election Commission conditionally halted voter hearings under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bengal. In this context, consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:SIR is a mechanism used to ensure accuracy and […]
Q1. The integration of an intelligence grid with the National Population Register (NPR) raises governance concerns. In this context, consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:NPR records usual residents, not citizenship. […]
Q1. The Centre asked States to enforce Supreme Court orders on the Aravalli range. In this context, consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:Supreme Court judgments are binding and all civil […]
Q1. Protests outside Bangladesh missions in India raise issues under international law. In this context, consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations mandates inviolability of diplomatic […]
Q1. India and New Zealand have wound up Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks to boost bilateral trade. Which of the following are typical objectives of an FTA? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 2 and 4 only(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Answer: […]
Q1. India stated that it is keeping a close watch on developments in Bangladesh. This approach best reflects which of the following principles of India’s neighbourhood policy? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: […]
Q1. India signed a trade pact with Oman allowing duty-free exports. Such agreements primarily aim to achieve which of the following? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 2 and 4 only(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Answer: (a) Explanation:Trade pacts mainly seek to […]