Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Doctrine of Merger’, a legal principle recently clarified by the Supreme Court: The doctrine is of rigid and universal application in all cases. The rationale is that there cannot be more than one operative decree at any given time. It means that after a higher court gives its verdict, … Read more
With reference to the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), recently in the news, consider the following statements: It is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. Researchers recently discovered carbon-rich compounds surrounding a nascent star within it. It is a dwarf galaxy located nearly 200,000 light-years from Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given … Read more
With reference to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025, consider the following statements: The amendment introduces specific provisions for packages containing medical devices. It aims to align the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 with the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. The amendment removes the requirement to make mandatory declarations on medical device packages. … Read more
With reference to NITI Aayog’s report on India’s Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap, consider the following statements: The report identifies AI/ML, Advanced Materials, Digital Twins, and Robotics as four disruptive frontier technologies. A “Digital Twin” is a virtual, data-driven replica of a physical system used for simulation and predictive maintenance. “Exoskeletons” are an application of robotics used … Read more
Consider the following statements regarding the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI) Scheme: It is a demand-driven scheme run by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). It is a part of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are eligible to establish food processing … Read more
With reference to the workforce challenges in India’s primary healthcare system, consider the following statements: Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) were introduced under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS, 1975). ASHA Workers were introduced under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM, 2005) and are paid an honorarium. Community Health Officers (CHOs) were introduced as part of the … Read more
China’s recent complaint to the WTO regarding India’s PLI schemes is based on which of the following? The PLI schemes provide “local content subsidies” contingent on the use of domestic over imported goods. Such subsidies are classified as “Prohibited” under the WTO’s Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM Agreement). The SCM Agreement only prohibits … Read more
With reference to India’s installed electricity capacity, recently in the news, consider the following statements: India’s total installed electricity capacity has crossed 500 GW. India has achieved the COP26 (Panchamrit) goal of 50% installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources. In India’s present energy mix, non-fossil fuels (51%) have a higher share of installed … Read more
Cyclone Montha recently made landfall on the Bay of Bengal coast. The name “Montha” was given by which country?
The East Asia Summit (EAS), a leaders-led forum established in 2005, held its first-ever summit in which city?