Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics :
1. The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded for their research on how political and economic institutions shape long-term national prosperity and wealth inequality.
2. Their research concludes that countries with authoritarian regimes tend to experience faster economic growth due to centralized decision-making.
1. The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded for their research on how political and economic institutions shape long-term national prosperity and wealth inequality.
2. Their research concludes that countries with authoritarian regimes tend to experience faster economic growth due to centralized decision-making.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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34%
A. 1 only
15%
B. 2 only
48%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3. With reference to the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) initiatives for inclusive voting, consider the following statements :
1. Home voting through postal ballots was made available for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with at least 40% disability and senior citizens above 85 years in the elections to the 18th Lok Sabha.
2. Proxy voting is available for all voters who are unable to physically visit polling stations.
1. Home voting through postal ballots was made available for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with at least 40% disability and senior citizens above 85 years in the elections to the 18th Lok Sabha.
2. Proxy voting is available for all voters who are unable to physically visit polling stations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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50%
A. 1 only
14%
B. 2 only
24%
C. Both 1 and 2
13%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.1. With reference to the secretarial staff of the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :
1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha can create new posts in their respective secretariats, but for Class I and Class II posts, prior consultation with the Union Ministry of Finance is required.
2. The Secretary-Generals of both Houses hold ranks equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary and are placed at the 11th position in the table of precedence.
1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha can create new posts in their respective secretariats, but for Class I and Class II posts, prior consultation with the Union Ministry of Finance is required.
2. The Secretary-Generals of both Houses hold ranks equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary and are placed at the 11th position in the table of precedence.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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23%
A. 1 only
35%
B. 2 only
28%
C. Both 1 and 2
14%
D. Neither 1 nor 2