Saranda Forest: Asia’s Largest Sal, Hills & Wildlife

Saranda Forest: Asia’s Largest Sal, Hills & Wildlife

The Saranda Forest, located in Jharkhand, is known for which of the following features? It is the largest Sal forest in Asia. The name ‘Saranda’ means ‘the land of seven hundred hills’. It is home to endangered species of flying lizards and elephants. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

GRAP & Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR

GRAP & Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR

With reference to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, consider the following statements: GRAP is an emergency response mechanism that is activated based on the Air Quality Index (AQI) level. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is the body responsible for overseeing the implementation of GRAP. The … Read more

Critical Minerals & India’s Supply Chain Security

Critical Minerals & India’s Supply Chain Security

Consider the following statements regarding Critical Minerals: They are essential for modern technologies and clean energy, but their supply chains are at high risk due to geographic concentration. Rare Earth Elements are a subset of critical minerals. India has joined the U.S.-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) to secure sustainable supply chains for these minerals. Select … Read more

Chandrayaan-2: Sun’s CME Impact on Moon’s Exosphere

Chandrayaan-2: Sun’s CME Impact on Moon’s Exosphere

The Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter, recently in the news, made a significant observation regarding the Moon. Which of the following statements are correct in this context? It made the first-ever observation of the effect of a Sun’s Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) on the Moon’s exosphere. A CME is a large expulsion of plasma and magnetic fields … Read more

Strategic EU-India Agenda: Trade, Tech & Connectivity

Strategic EU-India Agenda: Trade, Tech & Connectivity

The new Strategic EU-India Agenda identifies several priority pillars for cooperation. Which of the following are included in these pillars? Finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA). Deepening cooperation on critical emerging technologies through the Trade and Technology Council. Strengthening regional connectivity through initiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor … Read more

India vs Japan: Comparative Political Systems Analysis

India vs Japan: Comparative Political Systems Analysis

While both India and Japan are parliamentary democracies, their political systems differ in several ways. In this context, consider the following pairs: Head of State: India – Elected President, Japan – Hereditary Emperor. Structure of Government: India – Federal, Japan – Unitary. Nature of Constitution: India – Partly Rigid, Partly Flexible, Japan – Rigid. Which … Read more