1. Consider the following statements:
1. The Government of India has recently taken significant steps to make the structure and functioning of NITI Aayog more effective by undertaking its reconstitution.
2. NITI
Aayog, established in 2013 to replace the Planning Commission, works to promote
cooperative federalism within the country and formulate long-term development
strategies.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
2. Consider the following statements:
1. India
and New Zealand have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
2. Its
objective is to deepen bilateral economic ties through expanded market access, enhanced
cooperation in services, and increased investment flows.
3. The
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is the fifth such agreement
concluded by India over the past three and a half years, with the most recent
agreement having been signed with Oman in December 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The
Falkland Islands are situated in the South Atlantic Ocean and have long been a
subject of dispute regarding sovereignty between the United Kingdom and
Argentina.
2. This
issue did not fully subside even after the Falklands War of 1982 and has
continued to resurface periodically in international politics.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
4. Consider the following statements:
1. India
has become the 5th largest military spender in the world.
2. In
2025, India’s defence expenditure increased by 8.9% to $92.1 billion.
3. This
data has been reported by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements:
1. In
March 2026, India’s Index of Industrial Production growth slowed to 4.1%,
marking the lowest level in the last five months.
2. This
indicates a moderation in economic momentum towards the end of the financial
year.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?