1. With reference to the removal of a High Court judge in India, consider the following statements:
1. The removal process is initiated by the Chief Justice of India.
2. A judge of a High Court can be removed on grounds of proven misbehaviour or incapacity.
3. The motion for removal must be passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The term “Global South” in international relations generally refers to:
(a) Industrialized countries of the Northern Hemisphere
(b) Countries with higher Human Development Index (HDI) rankings
(c) Developing nations mainly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America
(d) Member states of the OECD and NATO
3. With reference to the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), consider the following statements:
1. It was established after the Kargil War based on recommendations of a Group of Ministers.
2. It grants final approval for all defense deals signed with foreign suppliers.
3. It plays a key role in promoting indigenization in defense procurement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. The recent Quad initiative on critical minerals aims to:
(a) Create a single digital currency among Quad nations
(b) Promote military alliances in the Indo-Pacific
(c) Reduce dependency on a single country for rare earth processing
(d) Increase bilateral trade within the European Union
5. Consider the following statements about the functioning of the Indian Parliament:
1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority in matters relating to parliamentary privileges.
2. Parliamentary research and documentation services are provided to Members of Parliament through an independent statutory body.
3. Department-related Standing Committees aid Parliament in detailed scrutiny of legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
6. With reference to public health governance in India, consider the following statements:
1. Health is a subject under the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution.
2. The Constitution directs the State to raise the level of nutrition and public health as one of its primary duties.
3. The National Health Policy 2017 aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
7. Which of the following were part of the Panchsheel Principles agreed upon between India and China in 1954?
1. Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty
2. Mutual non-aggression
3. Establishing diplomatic embassies in each other’s capitals
4. Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Consider the following statements about vaccine development in India:
1. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) regulates vaccine approvals in India.
2. India has the largest vaccine manufacturing capacity in the world.
3. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is responsible for overseeing the financial regulation of vaccines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. The mass nesting phenomenon known as “Arribada”, often seen on the coasts of Odisha, is associated with which of the following species?
(a) Leatherback turtle
(b) Hawksbill turtle
(c) Green turtle
(d) Olive Ridley turtle
10. Consider the following with reference to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976:
1. It inserted the words “Socialist” and “Secular” into the Preamble of the Constitution.
2. It made the Directive Principles of State Policy superior to the Fundamental Rights.
3. It curtailed the judicial review powers of the High Courts and the Supreme Court
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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