Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Chinook helicopter:
- It can carry the M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer to high-altitude areas.
- The Indian Air Force uses the Chinook primarily for heavy-lift logistics in mountainous terrain.
- The Chinook is a single-engine attack helicopter.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is capable of long-endurance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and can also undertake precision strike operations.
Statement 2: The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is powered by twin jet engines that enable it to achieve supersonic speeds.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the State Government.
Statement II: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly.
Statement III: The Governor normally acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA):
- It is India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft programme.
- It is being designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
- It is intended to replace ageing fighter aircraft and strengthen the Indian Air Force's air superiority capability.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which one of the following is the most significant improvement in Tejas Mk-II over Tejas Mk-1A?
With reference to the evolution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, consider the following statements:
- The doctrine of Velayat-e-Faqih places the ultimate political and religious authority in the hands of the Supreme Leader.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has evolved into an influential military, political and economic institution in Iran.
- The Strait of Hormuz is strategically significant because a substantial share of global crude oil and LNG trade passes through it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following constitutional principles requires every statutory authority to exercise only those powers that are specifically conferred upon it by law?
With reference to inflation and monetary policy in India, consider the following statements:
- The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India primarily uses the repo rate to achieve the inflation target prescribed by the Government.
- A sustained rise in food inflation can influence the MPC's monetary policy decisions even when core inflation remains stable.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Strait of Hormuz and international maritime law, consider the following statements:
- Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), natural straits used for international navigation generally cannot be subjected to mandatory transit tolls merely for passage.
- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) framework allows for the collection of charges on commercial vessels passing through international straits if they are specifically levied for services rendered, such as ensuring maritime security or pilotage.
- The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints through which a significant share of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade passes.
- Any increase in the cost of transit through the Strait of Hormuz is likely to raise India's crude oil import bill due to its dependence on energy imports from West Asia.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to inflation indices in India, consider the following statements:
- Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures changes in prices at the wholesale level and includes manufactured products, primary articles and fuel & power.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the principal inflation measure used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) while formulating monetary policy.
- A sustained rise in food inflation can contribute to an increase in both WPI and CPI inflation.
How many of the above statements are correct?