Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Inner Line Permit (ILP):
- The ILP system aims to protect the indigenous culture and interests of tribal communities.
- States such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram currently implement the ILP system.
- The ILP is issued only by the Central Government.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Iran is one of the world’s largest holders of proven crude oil reserves.
Statement 2: Iran is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which of the following is not a function of the RBI?
Consider the following with reference to BRICS:
- The BRICS grouping originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
- The BRICS was formed as a military alliance similar to NATO.
- The New Development Bank (NDB) was established by BRICS countries.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Which of the following is a monetary measure to control inflation?
With reference to the recent measures announced by the Delhi government for energy conservation and reduction of fuel consumption, consider the following statements:
- Essential services such as hospitals, fire services and public utilities have been exempted from the mandatory work-from-home arrangement.
- Government employees using public transport for at least one-fourth of their transport allowance expenditure are eligible for an additional incentive.
- The government has mandated complete virtual functioning of universities, courts and all official meetings for the next one year.
How many of the above statements is/are not correct?
With reference to recent discussions on foreign investment flows and India’s economic reforms, consider the following statements:
- Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) is generally considered more volatile than Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
- A persistent current account deficit always leads to depletion of foreign exchange reserves.
- Press Note 3 regulates investments coming from countries sharing a land border with India.
- Inclusion of petroleum products under the GST framework presently requires only a decision by the Union Government.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to reproductive rights and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) framework in India, consider the following statements:
- The 2021 amendment to the MTP law extended the upper gestation limit for certain categories of women from 20 weeks to 24 weeks.
- Under the present legal framework, termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks is permitted only in cases involving substantial foetal abnormalities.
- The Supreme Court has recognised reproductive autonomy as part of personal liberty under the Constitution.
- The MTP framework in India now explicitly covers unmarried women in cases of contraceptive failure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS):
- PMOS is the new term proposed to reflect the multisystem nature of the condition earlier known as PCOS.
- The condition is associated only with reproductive complications and has no link with metabolic disorders.
- Women affected by PMOS may face increased risks of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to inflation in India, which of the following is most likely to increase first when global crude oil prices rise sharply for a prolonged period?