3rd November 2023 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2023

Consider the following statements about hallmarking:

1. It involves the identification and documentation of the relative quantity of precious metals in precious metal items.
2. Primary purpose of hallmarking in the context of precious metal articles is to create unique identification numbers for metal articles.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

How does the IMEE EC differ from the traditional Suez Canal route for connecting India to Europe?

Consider the following statements about Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII):

1. It is a joint initiative to help fund infrastructure projects in developing countries.
2. It is considered as an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
3. US President had addressed it as the Build Back Better World (B3W) framework.

How many of the statements given above are Incorrect?

Consider the following statements about cotton:

1. Cotton cultivation encompasses 4 cultivated species: Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium herbaceum, Gossypium hirsutum, and Gossypium barbadense.
2. India is the only country where all the 4 cultivated species are grown on commercial scale.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about various Supreme Court (SC) judgement regarding Anti-defection law:

1. In Kihoto Hollohan case, SC held that granting Speakers the authority to adjudicate questions related to the Tenth Schedule violates basic structure doctrine.
2. In Keisham Meghachandra Singh case, SC determined that the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly must make a decision on a petition seeking a member's disqualification under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution within 3 months.

Which of the statements given above are correct?