Q1. With reference to India’s start-up ecosystem, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct answer: (a) Explanation:Statement 1 is correct. The news highlights a sharp increase in registered start-ups, which is directly […]
Q1. With reference to “India’s minerals diplomacy”, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct answer: (a) Explanation:Minerals diplomacy focuses on international cooperation to secure critical minerals and strengthen strategic autonomy. It is […]
Q1. With reference to the Supreme Court questioning the Election Commission on voter roll deletions and citizenship, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only(b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct answer: (a) Explanation:The Election Commission is responsible for […]
Q1. With reference to the U.S.-led initiative “Pax Siliconica”, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct answer: (a) Explanation:Pax Siliconica is a geo-economic and strategic initiative focusing on trusted semiconductor ecosystems. India’s role is […]
Q1. With reference to investigative agencies in India, consider the following statements: 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 Correct answer: (a) Explanation:The ED derives powers from PMLA and FEMA and functions under the Ministry of Finance, […]
Q1. With reference to sanctions imposed on countries purchasing Russian oil, consider the following statements: 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 Correct answer: (a) Explanation:Secondary sanctions target third parties dealing with a sanctioned country, impacting global […]
Q1. With reference to India’s projected GDP growth of 7.4% for FY26 amid tariff concerns, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (a) Explanation:Tariff concerns influence growth through trade, supply chains, and global demand. […]
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 […]