Which of the following statements are correct in respect of gold import duty in India?
- The Union Government can change gold import duty to influence domestic gold prices.
- Higher import duty on gold generally increases the retail price of gold in India.
- Gold import duty has no impact on India’s current account deficit.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Anti-Defection Law was added to the Constitution through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.
Statement 2: The law aims to prevent political defections by legislators for personal or political gains.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: A floor test is conducted in the legislature to determine whether the government enjoys the confidence of the majority.
Statement II: The Governor may direct a Chief Minister to prove majority support through a floor test.
Statement III: A floor test is usually conducted in the Legislative Assembly under the supervision of the Speaker.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to geography of the Strait of Hormuz:
- The Strait of Hormuz separates Iran from the Musandam Peninsula of Oman.
- The strait is among the narrowest and busiest maritime trade routes in the world.
- The strait connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a non-permanent member category feature of the UNSC?
Which of the following best explains why invasive alien plant species are considered a serious ecological threat in protected forest ecosystems?
With reference to India’s agricultural trade in recent years, consider the following statements:
- India continues to remain a net exporter of agricultural products despite a narrowing trade surplus.
- Vegetable oils constitute one of the largest components of India’s agricultural imports due to domestic production shortfalls.
- India has consistently remained a net exporter of raw cotton in the last two financial years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India’s engagement with the Nordic countries, consider the following statements:
- The European Free Trade Association (EFTA)-India Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement includes a long-term investment commitment towards India.
- Norway was among the first countries to recognise independent India after 1947.
- India’s Arctic engagement is linked only to commercial shipping interests in the polar region.
- Cooperation between India and Nordic countries is increasingly focused on green technology and sustainable maritime sectors.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian approach to unity and diversity:
- The idea of “Unity in Diversity” in India is rooted in the civilisational understanding that different faiths can coexist within a shared cultural framework.
- The policy of multiculturalism in several European countries has faced criticism for creating social segregation and identity-based tensions.
- The Constituent Assembly rejected the idea of a Uniform Civil Code because it was considered unconstitutional.
- India’s constitutional framework promotes both individual rights and protection of cultural and religious diversity.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the international aviation sector in India, consider the following statements:
- International jet fuel prices have a direct impact on the operating costs of Indian airlines running overseas routes.
- Airspace restrictions caused by geopolitical conflicts can affect the commercial viability of international flight operations.
- Indian airlines pay the same subsidised aviation turbine fuel prices for both domestic and international flight operations.
How many of the above statements is/are not correct?