13th February 2025

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the Indian parliamentary system?

Regarding the debate on convicted persons contesting elections in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 allows convicted persons to contest elections if they appeal within three months of conviction.
2. The Election Commission of India has recommended barring candidates with pending criminal cases from contesting elections.
3. The Supreme Court in the Lily Thomas case struck down the provision allowing convicted legislators to continue if they appealed within three months.
4. Fast-track courts for cases against politicians have been established in all states as per Supreme Court directives.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding obscenity laws in India:

1. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has replaced the Indian Penal Code sections dealing with obscenity.
2. The community standards test for obscenity was adopted by the Indian Supreme Court in the Ranjit D Udeshi case.
3. Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 uses a different definition of obscenity compared to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) and its role in the sustainable development of fisheries:

1. 1. The FSI, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is responsible for the survey and assessment of fishery resources in the Indian exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and adjoining areas.
   2. The FSI conducts exploratory fishing and charting of fishing grounds, trains fishing operatives, and tests commercial possibilities of deep-sea fishing to promote sustainable resource utilization.
   3. The FSI was established in 1946 as the Deep Sea Fishing Station to augment food supply through the development of deep-sea fishing.
   4. The FSI's efforts have led to India occupying the 2nd position in total fish production and aquaculture production globally.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Vancomycin, a commonly used antibiotic, is correct?