The term ‘blue helmets; is used for:

With respect to National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements.

1. It aims to achieve reduction in concentrations of PM10 and PM 2.5 by the year 2024, keeping 2017 as the base year.
2. NCAP is a five-year action plan launched in 2019.
3. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is the implementing agency of NCAP.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

PM-DAKSH scheme in India aims to:

In reference to power sector in India, consider the following statements.

1. Fossil fuels constitute 70 percent of the total installed capacity in India.
2. Nuclear power constitutes less than 2 percent of total installed capacity.
3. Coal constitutes around 50 percent of the total installed capacity in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following.

1. Strait of Hormuz
2. Gulf of Aqaba
3. Gulf of Aden
4. Gulf of Oman

Saudi Arabia forms border with:

Which of the following is/are application of Sulphur?

1. Vulcanization of rubber
2. Sulfites, derived from burning sulphur, are used as preservatives in dried fruit and processed fruit products.
3. Sulphuric acid derived from sulphur is used in the manufacture of phosphatic fertilizer.

Select the correct code.

Who as per the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 can add or reduce the numbers of standing Committees or modify the functions assigned to them?

Consider the following statements:

1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker’s post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker’s to the Opposition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to taxation.

1. Higher direct taxes help in controlling Inflation in the economy

2. Higher indirect taxes help in controlling the Inflation in the economy

Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.
2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?