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 […]
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 […]