Ques:1 With reference to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 2 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct:FATF is an intergovernmental body established in 1989 to set global […]
Ques:1 With reference to excise duty on petroleum products in India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct:Excise duty is an indirect tax levied by the Union […]
Ques 1.With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:1.It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.2.It is one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints.3.It lies between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 […]
Ques 1.With reference to India’s clean energy targets, consider the following statements:1.India aims to achieve 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.2.Non-fossil fuel sources include nuclear energy and large hydro projects.3.India has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2035. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 […]
Ques 1.With reference to delimitation in India, consider the following statements:1.Delimitation refers to the redrawing of boundaries of electoral constituencies.2.It is carried out by a Delimitation Commission appointed by the President of India.3.Its orders are subject to judicial review in courts. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 […]
Ques 1.With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:1.It is located between Iran and Oman.2.It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.3.It is strategically important for global energy security. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) […]
Ques 1.With reference to the Strait of Hormuz and India’s energy security, consider the following statements:1.It is a crucial chokepoint through which a significant portion of global oil trade passes.2.It connects the Red Sea with the Arabian Sea.3.Disruptions in this region can directly affect India’s oil imports and energy security. Which of the statements given […]
Ques 1.With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:1.It lies between Iran and Oman.2.It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.3.It is a major chokepoint for global oil trade. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) […]
Ques 1.With reference to the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), consider the following statements:1.It adjudicates disputes and complaints with respect to commission, appointments and service conditions of armed forces personnel.2.It was established under a Parliamentary Act.3.Appeals from AFT decisions lie directly to the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and […]
Ques 1.With reference to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements:1.It provides for autonomous district councils in certain tribal areas.2.It applies to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.3.It deals with administration of Scheduled Areas in central India such as Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Which of the statements given above are correct? […]