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 […]
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 […]