What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs.
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters.
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Subject: Governance
Important aspects of Society
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What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs
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Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’
Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’?
I. The President of India
II. The Prime Minister of India
III. The Chief Justice of India
IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok SabhaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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Consider the following activities
Consider the following activities:
I. Production of crude oil
II. Refining, storage and distribution of petroleum
III. Marketing and sale of petroleum products
IV. Production of natural gas
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With reference to India, consider the following pairs
With reference to India, consider the following pairs:
Organization Union Ministry
I. The National Automotive Board Ministry of Commerce and Industry
II. The Coir Board Ministry of Heavy Industries
III. The National Centre for Trade Information Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.
II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
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Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped RGSA is/are correct
Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped RGSA is/are correct?
1. Period of implementation: 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2. Key objective: develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on SDGs.
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With reference to organisations under the Government of India
With reference to organisations under the Government of India:
Sl. No.Organisation | Function | Controlling Union Ministry
1. Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) | To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies | Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | To investigate complex corporate frauds | Ministry of Finance
3. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionIn how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?
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Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are
Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are
correct?
1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in
2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on
Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with
Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and
information and communication technology.
3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public
sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to
promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
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Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry
Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?
1. It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.
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NeSDA 2025 Portal
Why in the news?
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2025 Portal to strengthen digital governance and assess online public service delivery across India.
What is NeSDA?
NeSDA (National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment) is:
- A biennial assessment framework
- Developed by DARPG
- Based on the UN Online Service Index (OSI)
- Customized for India’s federal structure
Note: The UN Online Service Index (OSI) is a key component of the UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI) published by the United Nations. It measures the quality and availability of digital government services provided by countries through online platforms.
Objective
To assess:
- Availability
- Accessibility
- Quality
- Maturity of online government services
Across:
- States
- Union Territories
- Selected Central Ministries
Key Features of NeSDA 2025
Portal Categories
- Government Portals
- Service Delivery Portals
Sectors Covered
- Finance, Education, Labour & Employment, Agriculture, Health, Transport, Tourism, Public Grievance, Environment, Local Governance, and Corporate Affairs
[2022] Consider the following:
1. Aarogya Setu
2. COWIN
3. DigiLocker
4. DIKSHA
Which of the above are built on to open-source digital platforms?[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2, 3 and 4 only
[C] 1, 3 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4