Q1. The Lok Sabha passed a Bill allowing privatisation in the nuclear energy sector. 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:India’s nuclear sector has been dominated by the public sector because of strategic, […]
Q1. The case of the Sydney beach shooter being an Indian citizen raises which of the following concerns for India’s external relations? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1, 2 and 4 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (b) Explanation:When an Indian citizen […]
Q1. The proposal to convert a demand-led job scheme into a supply-driven one has implications for employment policy. 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:Demand-led schemes such as MGNREGA provide employment on demand […]
Q1. The incident involving a gun attack on a Jewish event in Sydney highlights which of the following dimensions of international relations? Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1, 2 and 4 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (b) Explanation:Such attacks relate to […]
Q1. With reference to the Election Commission extending the deadline for Service Intensive Revision (SIR) in certain States, consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:SIR is an administrative tool devised by the Election […]
Q1. The Home Minister stated that “illegal immigrants will be detected and deported.” Consider the following statements about citizenship and migrant regulation in India: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 3(d) 1 and 2 only Answer: (b) Explanation:There is no national NRC; […]
Q1. With reference to the Supreme Court’s observation that “Citizenship under CAA will be granted only if claims are verified,” consider the following: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (b) Explanation:Affidavits alone cannot grant citizenship; […]
Q1. The recent legislative debate over “Vande Mataram” touches upon constitutional and parliamentary procedure issues. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 2 and 3 only Answer: (b) Explanation:“Vande Mataram” has not been officially designated as the national song […]
Q1. With reference to the recent changes in U.S. security strategy and their impact on India, consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (b) Explanation:A stronger U.S. focus in the Indo-Pacific may support […]
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and SIR (Service Intensive Revision), recently highlighted by the Supreme Court: Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (c) Explanation:BLOs are appointed by District Election Officers, who work under […]