Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Double Contribution Convention (DCC)?
- It prevents employees working temporarily abroad from making social security contributions in both countries simultaneously.
- It helps avoid duplication of mandatory social security payments.
- It is generally signed as part of a bilateral Social Security Agreement (SSA).
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Operation Toofan is a special anti-narcotics enforcement drive launched by the Kerala Police to curb the trafficking and abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Statement 2: The operation focuses on intelligence-led raids, inter-agency coordination, and strict enforcement under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which one of the following correctly describes the final step in the removal of a Supreme Court or High Court judge under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968?
Article 121 oaf the Constitution of India is primarily intended to:
Consider the following statements:
- India Semiconductor Mission Phase II proposes support for semiconductor fabrication, compound semiconductors, display manufacturing, and electronics component manufacturing.
- The mission is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the freedom of speech, film certification, and judicial review in India, consider the following statements:
- Certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) does not completely bar constitutional courts from examining challenges to the public exhibition of a film.
- The Supreme Court has held that the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).
- The Supreme Court can issue interim directions balancing competing constitutional interests, including freedom of expression and maintenance of public order.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to wildlife conservation in India, consider the following statements:
- Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the capture, translocation, or elimination of a wild elephant dangerous to human life can be authorized only by the written order of the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State.
- Habitat fragmentation caused by linear infrastructure, such as national highways and railway lines, acts as a primary driver of escalated human–wildlife conflict and wildlife mortality.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to modern Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and trade safeguard measures, consider the following statements:
- A Free Trade Agreement always guarantees unrestricted duty-free market access for all goods traded between the participating countries.
- Safeguard measures such as country-specific quotas may permit limited duty-free imports while imposing higher tariffs once the quota is exhausted.
- Domestic industries can be protected by imposing safeguard tariffs even after an FTA has entered into force.
- Trade diversion may occur when exports restricted in one market are redirected towards another market.
How many of the above statements are correct?
The power to direct the blocking of online content in India is primarily exercised under which of the following legal provisions?
With reference to the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), consider the following statements:
- The treaty allocates the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) primarily for India's unrestricted use.
- The treaty contains provisions that allow its modification through mutual agreement between India and Pakistan.
- The treaty explicitly includes provisions relating to groundwater management and environmental flows.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?