Which of the following statements are correct in respect of transactions are included in the Current Account of the Balance of Payments?
- Export and import of goods
- Remittances from Indians living abroad
- Interest payments on external loans
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Statement 2: The CBI can investigate crimes in a state without the consent of the concerned state government.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: India’s Act East Policy aims to strengthen strategic, economic, and cultural relations with Southeast Asian countries.
Statement 2: The policy places emphasis on connectivity projects and cooperation with ASEAN nations.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to the Chief Minister:
- The Governor appoints the Chief Minister of a state.
- The person appointed as Chief Minister must necessarily be a member of the State Legislature at the time of appointment.
- A person who is not a member of the State Legislature can remain Chief Minister for a maximum period of six months without getting elected.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Vietnam shares its longest international border with:
With reference to India’s external sector and Balance of Payments (BoP), consider the following statements:
- A persistent Current Account Deficit necessarily leads to depletion of foreign exchange reserves.
- Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Portfolio Investment are part of the capital account flows.
- A sharp reduction in imports can improve the current account balance, but it may also slow economic growth in the short term.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
- Western Disturbances generally originate over the Mediterranean region and bring winter rainfall to northwestern India.
- During El Niño years, India usually receives stronger southwest monsoon rainfall than normal.
- Wet Bulb Temperature reflects the combined effect of heat and humidity on the human body.
- “Feels like temperature” depends only on the recorded air temperature and is unaffected by humidity or wind conditions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s energy sector during periods of global oil supply disruption:
- India imports a significant share of its crude oil and natural gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Strategic petroleum reserves help countries reduce the immediate impact of external supply shocks.
- Oil Marketing Companies in India earn exceptionally high profit margins even during periods of high crude oil prices.
- Reduction in excise duties on petroleum products can lower the revenue receipts of the Union Government.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to ethanol blending in India, consider the following statements:
- Ethanol blending helps in reducing dependence on imported crude oil and lowering carbon emissions.
- Second-generation (2G) ethanol is mainly produced from sugarcane juice and food grains.
- Large-scale production of ethanol from sugarcane may intensify groundwater stress in some regions of India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
In the context of India’s power sector, the term “renewable energy curtailment” refers to: