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05 Dec, 07:10

Q4. With reference to the different types of the Seismic Waves, consider the following statements:

1. Body waves travel through the Earth’s interior and are the first to be detected by seismographs during an earthquake.

2. Secondary waves can only move through solids.

3. Secondary waves are responsible for most of the damage during an earthquake.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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05 Dec, 07:06

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04 Dec, 10:03

Q4. With reference to the Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:

1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with the prior permission of the President of India.

2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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04 Dec, 10:00

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.

2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats, and Andaman, and the Nicobar Islands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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04 Dec, 09:58

Q1. With reference to the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE), consider the following statements:

1. The PM E-DRIVE initiative promotes mass mobility through the support of public transportation systems.

2. The key objective is to speed up the transition to electric vehicles by offering upfront incentives for EV purchases and encouraging the development of charging infrastructure.

3. The scheme seeks to reduce transportation-related environmental impacts and improve air quality.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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04 Dec, 09:58

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03 Dec, 08:06

Q3. With reference to the One Nation One Subscription Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. One Nation One Subscription is an initiative to facilitate better access to academic resources to India’s higher education institutions (HEIs).

2. It is a Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publication.

3. The benefits of One Nation One Subscription scheme will be provided to all Higher Educational Institutions under the management of the Central or State Government and Research & Development Institutions of the Central Government.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

SAMKALP IAS KERALA

03 Dec, 08:04

Q2. Consider the following statements about windfall tax:

1. Windfall tax is a higher tax imposed on specific industries when they make unusual and above-average profits due to external factors.

2. Windfall tax is commonly applied to industries such as oil, gas, and mining, as well as individual gains like inheritance and lottery winnings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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03 Dec, 08:02

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28 Nov, 07:24

Q3. With reference to the Plastic Pollution, consider the following statements:

1. The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) adopted a resolution to develop a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution in 2022.

2. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was established to develop this instrument, focusing on the entire life cycle of plastics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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28 Nov, 07:22

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27 Nov, 08:12

Q3. With reference to the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT), Consider the following statements:

1. The Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT) is an international agreement adopted by the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

2. India signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT) in 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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27 Nov, 08:11

Q2. With reference to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, consider the following statements:

1. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, is an international treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

2. It aims to address the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, such as the high seas.

3. India has signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement in 2024.

How many of the above given statements are not correct?

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27 Nov, 08:09

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. India is the world's largest producer of eggs.

2. India is the second-largest producer of milk.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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27 Nov, 08:08

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26 Nov, 06:49

Q1. Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:

Statement-I: The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.

Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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26 Nov, 06:47

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22 Nov, 06:50

Q5. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent court that prosecutes serious international crimes committed by individuals.

Statement-II:

ICC has jurisdiction over the signatory countries to persecute individuals for extraterritorial crimes such as genocide, war crimes, humanitarian crimes, and territorial aggression.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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22 Nov, 06:44

Q2. With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.

2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2°C or even 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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22 Nov, 06:41

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22 Nov, 04:58

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. India has a federal system with significant powers devolved to state governments, while Sri Lanka has a unitary system with more centralized power.

2. India has a bicameral legislature, while Sri Lanka has a unicameral legislature.

3. The President of Sri Lanka is both the head of state and the head of government.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

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22 Nov, 04:55

Q1. With reference to the UNICEF report titled "The Future of Children in a Changing World -The State of the World’s Children 2024", consider the following statements:

1. India will account for 15% of the global child population by 2050.

2. India ranks 26th on the Children’s Climate Risk Index, with significant risks from extreme heat, floods, and air pollution, especially in rural and low-income areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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22 Nov, 04:54

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20 Nov, 07:21

Q2. Consider the following countries:

1. Denmark
2. Germany
3. Poland
4. Belarus

How many of the above countries have a border with the Baltic Sea?

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20 Nov, 07:19

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19 Nov, 07:55

Q2. Consider the following kinds of organisms:
1. Bat
2. Bee
3. Bird
Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?

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19 Nov, 07:53

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18 Nov, 11:43

Q2. In the context of hypersonic weapons, consider the following statements:

1. Hypersonic missiles are advanced weapons capable of speeds greater than Mach 5.

2. Unlike ballistic missiles, which follow a fixed trajectory, hypersonic missiles can alter their course, making them significantly harder to detect and intercept.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

SAMKALP IAS KERALA

18 Nov, 11:41

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Nigeria is India's second-largest trading partner in Africa.

2. Nigeria is rich in minerals like tin, columbite, iron ore, and coal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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18 Nov, 11:40

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16 Nov, 08:20

Q2. With reference to the Jeevan Pramaan Campaign, consider the following statements:

1. The Jeevan Pramaan Campaign is an initiative by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW).

2. It aims to promote the adoption of Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) among pensioners.

3. Pensioners of the Central Government, State Government, or any other Government organization can take benefit of this facility.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

SAMKALP IAS KERALA

09 Nov, 07:38

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Competition Commission of India is a constitutional body.

2. The goal of CCI is to create and sustain fair competition in the economy that will provide a ‘level playing field’ to the producers and make the markets work for the welfare of consumers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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09 Nov, 07:37

Q2. With reference to the Project ‘Shaurya Gatha’, consider the following statements:

1. Project Shaurya Gatha is a collaborative effort between the Department of Military Affairs and the United Service Institution (USI) of India.

2. This initiative aims to preserve and promote India's rich military heritage through various educational programs and tourism activities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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09 Nov, 07:33

Q1. With reference to the Musi River, consider the following statements:

1. Musi River originates from the Brahmagiri Hills in the Western Ghats.

2. It is a tributary of the Kaveri River in the Deccan Plateau.
3. Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar are the key dams constructed on the river.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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09 Nov, 07:31

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08 Nov, 06:48

Q3. With reference to the India's population trend, consider the following statements:

1. India's population growth rate is approximately 1% per year.

2. There are significant inter-State variations in the elderly population and their growth rates.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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08 Nov, 06:42

Q1. With reference to the Yamuna River, consider the following statements:

1. The Yamuna River runs through Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, meeting the Ganga River at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, UP.

2. It is the largest tributary of the Ganga in the northern plains.

3. Tons River is the largest tributary of River Yamuna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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08 Nov, 06:41

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07 Nov, 07:42

Q3. With reference to the International Energy Agency (IEA), consider the following statements:

1. It is an autonomous intergovernmental organization within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) framework.

2. It aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and clean energy for its member countries.

3. India joined the IEA as an Associate member in 2017.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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07 Nov, 07:40

Q2. With reference to the PROBA-3, consider the following statements:

1. It is a dual probe technological demonstration mission by the European Space Agency devoted to high precision formation flying to achieve scientific coronagraphy.

2. It is part of the series of PROBA satellites that are being used to validate new spacecraft technologies and concepts while also carrying scientific instruments.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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07 Nov, 07:39

Q1. With reference to the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The PM Vidyalaxmi scheme provides financial support to students pursuing higher education in reputable institutions across India.

2. It aims to eliminate financial barriers to higher education and make it more accessible for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

3. The scheme is part of the National Education Policy 2020.

4. Under the scheme the interest subvention will be provided through an e-voucher or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) wallet for seamless disbursement.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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07 Nov, 07:38

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01 Nov, 04:09

Q2. With reference to the DANA, consider the following statements:

1. It is a weather phenomenon that occurs when cold air descends over the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

2. DANA’s occurrence is related to the polar jet stream.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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01 Nov, 04:06

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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30 Oct, 08:03

Q3. With reference to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), consider the following statements:

1. UNRWA was established to support Palestinian refugees displaced during the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict and their descendants.

2. UNRWA operates in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

3. UNRWA is completely funded by the United Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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30 Oct, 08:01

Q2. With reference to the Sagarmala Programme, consider the following statements:

1. The Sagarmala Programme, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, represents a visionary approach by the Government of India to transform the country's maritime sector.

2. Sagarmala seeks to enhance the performance of the logistics sector by reducing logistics costs for both domestic and international trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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30 Oct, 07:59

Q1. With reference to the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, consider the following statements:

1. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card scheme provides free annual health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh for every citizen aged 70 and above, regardless of income.

2. If multiple elderly individuals reside in the same household, the cover will be shared among them.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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30 Oct, 07:58

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29 Oct, 07:24

Q3. With reference to the FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS), consider the following statements:

1. It is a mobile application launched by the Ministry of Finance.

2. It aims to improve transparency and accountability in the procurement and distribution of food grains by the Food Corporation of India.

3. It aligned with the Digital India initiative.

How many of the above given statements are correct?

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29 Oct, 07:22

Q2. With reference to the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, consider the following statements:

1. The United Nations Peacekeeping Forces are deployed by the UN to maintain or restore peace in conflict zones.

2. The UN has no standing army or police force of its own.

3. UN peacekeeping operations are deployed with the consent of the main parties to the conflict.

How many of the above given statements are not correct?

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29 Oct, 07:21

Q1. With reference to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), consider the following statements:

1. The Enforcement Directorate is a specialised financial law enforcement and economic intelligence agency of India under the administrative control of the Department of Revenue.

2. The Enforcement Directorate does not have the power to take action on its own.

3. The Director of ED is appointing under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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29 Oct, 07:19

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28 Oct, 08:04

Q4. Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct?

(a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol

(b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota

(c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission.

(d) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment Programme.

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28 Oct, 07:56

Q1. With reference to the Foreign portfolio investment (FPI), consider the following statements:

1. Foreign portfolio investment consists of securities and other financial assets passively held by foreign investors.

2. It lets an investor purchase a direct business interest in a foreign country.

3. In India, foreign portfolio investment is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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28 Oct, 07:55

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26 Oct, 08:13

Q3. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) is a Government of India initiative launched by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.

Statement-II:

Its primary goal is to unearth, preserve, and make accessible the vast manuscript wealth of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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26 Oct, 08:10

Q2. With reference to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), consider the following statements:

1. MGNREGS provides for hundred days of wage employment in a financial year to adult members of a rural household who demand employment and are willing to do skilled manual work.

2. Any Indian citizen above the age of 18 years and residing in a rural area can apply to this scheme.

3. MGNREGA covers the entire country.

How many of the above given statements are not correct?

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26 Oct, 08:07

Q1. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), consider the following statements:

1. The scheme facilitates micro credit up to Rs. 20 lakhs to income generating micro enterprises engaged in the primary sector of the economy.

2. There are no agents or middlemen engaged by MUDRA for availing of Mudra Loans.

3. The scheme has been classified under three categories as 'SHISHU', 'KISHORE' and 'TARUN' to signify the stage of growth / development and funding needs of the beneficiary micro unit/ entrepreneur.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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26 Oct, 07:37

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25 Oct, 07:52

Q3. With reference to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), consider the following statements:

1. The main function of the committee is to ascertain whether the money granted by parliament has been spent by the government within the scope of the demand.

2. The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

3. No Minister can be a member of the Public Accounts Committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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25 Oct, 07:47

Q1. With reference to the Cyclones, consider the following statements:

1. Cyclones are centres of high pressure surrounded by closed isobars and having decreasing pressure outwards.

2. In the Northern Hemisphere, these storms exhibit a counterclockwise flow of air, whereas in the Southern Hemisphere, the circulation follows a clockwise pattern.

3. Tropical cyclones form within the region between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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25 Oct, 07:46

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24 Oct, 07:11

Q3. Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past?

1. Minimum Support Price (MSP)
2. Government’s trading
3. Government’s stockpiling
4. Consumer subsidies

Select the correct answer using the codes given below?

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24 Oct, 07:09

Q1. With reference to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), consider the following statements:

1. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal was formed under the Companies Act of 2013.

2. The tribunal was formed as appellate authority to the aggrieved persons against the orders of National Company Law Tribunal which were passed under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

3. Any person aggrieved by any order of the NCLAT can file an appeal to the Supreme Court.

How many of the above given statements are not correct?

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24 Oct, 07:08

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23 Oct, 08:28

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. India is the largest producer of crude steel in the world.

2. India imports steel from countries like China, Japan, and South Korea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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23 Oct, 08:26

Q2. With reference to the Kartarpur corridor, consider the following statements:

1. The Kartarpur Corridor is a visa-free border crossing and religious corridor that connects Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan to Gurudwara Dera Baba Nanak in India.

2. The corridor is being built to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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23 Oct, 08:25

Q1. With reference to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), consider the following statements:

1. The IMF monitors global economic and financial developments and provides policy advice to member countries on how to improve economic performance and stability.

2. India became a member of the International Monetary Fund in 1990.

3. Quotas of member countries are a key determinant of the voting power in IMF decisions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?