17th February 2025

Consider the following objectives in the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition:

1. To conduct oceanographic research and collect data on marine pollution along the circumnavigation route.
2. To test and validate indigenous technologies and equipment for long-range sailing under extreme weather conditions.
3. To foster diplomatic relations with countries along the route through port visits and cultural exchange.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is strategically significant for global energy security due to which of the following reasons?

Match the following initiatives with their primary objectives:

A. Soil Health Card Scheme

B. Inland Water Transport Terminal (Jogighopa, Assam)

C. Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
1. To reduce logistics costs and promote eco-friendly transportation.
2. To provide farmers with customized nutrient recommendations for improved soil fertility.
3. To establish a streamlined framework for alternative dispute resolution and reduce judicial burden.

Assertion (A):The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data indicating a marginal decrease in the unemployment rate among females in urban areas should be interpreted with caution.
Reason (R): Increased female labor force participation in urban India is often driven by distress employment, reflecting a lack of alternative economic opportunities for households.