13th December 2024

With reference to India Skills Report 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The employability rate for women is expected to decline between 2024 and 2025 according to the report.
2. Maharashtra has emerged as one of the major hubs for employable talent along with Karnataka and Delhi.
3. Management graduates have the highest employability rate among Indian graduates in the report.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It repeals the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 and incorporates its provisions into the Railways Act, 1989.
2. The Bill empowers the Railway Board to determine the qualifications and terms of service for its members.
3. It aims to decentralize the authority of the Railway Board for improved operational efficiency.
4. The Bill restores fare concessions for senior citizens and economically weaker sections.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the highlights of the latest Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS):
1. The Current Situation Index (CSI) moderated by nearly one point between September and November 2024 due to weaker sentiments across all parameters except household spending.
2. Households displayed higher optimism about essential spending but lower confidence in non-essential spending over a one-year horizon.
3. The Future Expectations Index (FEI) improved marginally in November compared to September due to better outlooks on major economic parameters except prices.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Consumer Confidence Survey (CCS) conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), consider the following statements:
1. It measures consumer optimism or pessimism regarding their expected financial situation and spending patterns.
2. The Current Situation Index (CSI) reflects consumer perceptions about their present economic conditions relative to one year ago.
3. The Future Expectations Index (FEI) measures optimism about economic parameters over a six-month horizon.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Odisha PVTG Empowerment & Livelihoods Improvement Programme – II (OPELIP-II):
1. The program aims to improve livelihood opportunities specifically for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
2. It will be implemented with financial assistance from the World Bank through a loan secured by Odisha government worth ₹734 crore.
3. OPELIP-II focuses on enhancing food security through sustainable agricultural practices among tribal communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?