Q1. With reference to India’s oil imports from Russia hitting a 38-month low, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct answer: (b) Explanation:India’s oil import pattern reflects geopolitical factors and strategic diversification. […]
Q1. With reference to the proposed India–U.S. talks to jointly steer defence cooperation over the next 4–5 days, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct answer: (b) Explanation:India–U.S. defence relations extend beyond […]
Q1. With reference to the proposal for developing rare earth corridors to cut China’s imports, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct answer: (b) Explanation:Rare earths are essential for EVs, wind turbines, […]
Q1. With reference to India’s move to develop rare earth corridors to cut Chinese imports, 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:Rare earths are essential for strategic and high-tech […]
Q1. With reference to bulk applications for deleting voter names in Rajasthan’s Barmer, 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:The Election Commission of India is constitutionally empowered under Article 324 to […]
Q1. With reference to the headline “Rare earth corridors to cut Chinese imports”, 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:Rare earths are essential for semiconductors, EVs, defence and renewables, and China […]
Q1. With reference to the Economic Survey’s assessment that India faces a “bright domestic outlook in an increasingly darker world”, 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 Correct answer: (a) Explanation:The Economic Survey points to […]
Q1. With reference to aviation accidents in India, 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 Correct answer: (a) Explanation:Statement 1 is correct. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigates civil aviation accidents.Statement 2 is correct. Aviation […]
Q1. With reference to the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), 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:Statements 1 and 2 are correct. India–EU FTA negotiations cover trade, services, investment, […]
Q1. With reference to India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, 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:Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Modern FTAs go beyond tariff reduction and […]