18th October 2024

Which of the following statements about collective bargaining in India is/are
correct?
1. It originated during the 1918 Ahmedabad Mills strike led by Mahatma Gandhi.
2. The Supreme Court has consistently recognized its importance in achieving
social justice.
3. It is statutorily recognized under the Trade Unions Act, 1926.
4. If collective bargaining fails, the matter can never be referred to a labour court
or industrial tribunal.

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Consider the following statements about the challenges faced by the MSP regime
in India:
1. MSP covers all crops grown by farmers in India, ensuring comprehensive
price support.
2. The implementation of MSP is uniform across all states, leading to equitable
benefits for farmers nationwide.
3. The MSP regime has historically focused more on staple crops like wheat and
rice, often neglecting pulses and oilseeds.
4. Increasing MSP without corresponding productivity improvements can
contribute to inflationary pressure on food prices.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of India's agricultural policy, which of the following best describes
the primary objective of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime?

With reference to India's participation in the SCO Summit 2024, consider the
following statements:
1. India endorsed the joint communique supporting China's Belt and Road
Initiative.
2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks with his Pakistani
counterpart.
3. India proposed a new regional initiative for digital public infrastructure within
the SCO.
4. Jaishankar emphasized the need for reformed multilateralism in global
institutions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of the SCO Summit 2024, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. The summit adopted the SCO Anti-Drug Strategy for 2024-2029.
2. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attended the summit as a special
invitee.
3. The summit saw the adoption of the SCO Development Strategy until 2035.
4. India proposed the inclusion of Chabahar Port in the SCO transport corridor
network.
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