Consider the following statements about Cholesterol: It is a type of lipid exclusively obtained from animal-based foods. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often termed “bad” cholesterol because it contributes to plaque buildup in arteries. It is essential for vital bodily functions, including hormone production and the synthesis of vitamin D. Which of the statements given above … Read more
With reference to the Pallas’s cat, consider the following statements: It is a large feline species found primarily in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List. In India, it is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Which of the statements given … Read more
Which of the following statements correctly describes a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)?
Regarding the legal framework for Aadhaar in India, consider the following statements: The Aadhaar Act, 2016, allows the government to mandate Aadhaar for citizens to access any benefit or subsidy funded by the Consolidated Fund of India. The Supreme Court has mandated that Aadhaar metadata can be stored by the government for a maximum period … Read more
The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, a proposed tiger reserve, is located in which state and traversed by which river?
Consider the following statements regarding the World Trade Organisation (WTO): The WTO was established as a successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The Dispute Settlement System’s Appellate Body has been non-functional due to the blocking of appointments. Public Stockholding programmes for food security are not considered trade-distorting by the WTO. Which … Read more
What is “Theaterisation,” recently seen in the news in the context of Indian defence reforms?
With reference to Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA), which of the following statements is correct?
The term ‘Blood Moon’ is associated with which of the following astronomical events?
The social reformer Sree Narayana Guru is associated with which of the following movements/ideas? The propagation of ‘One Caste, One Religion, One God’. Founding the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP). Lending support to the Vaikkom Satyagraha. Select the correct answer using the code given below: