1. Reduction in imported coal consumption for power generation
2. Increased adoption of electric vehicles and CNG
3. Rapid growth in petrochemical demand
4. Slower growth in electricity demand
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Statement 1 – Correct: Imported coal use at power plants fell sharply (~20%), lowering emissions from the power sector.
Statement 2 – Correct: Growth in EVs and CNG reduced demand for petrol and diesel, moderating emissions from transport.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Petrochemical demand did not grow; instead, it weakened, contributing to slower oil demand growth.
Statement 4 – Correct: Electricity demand growth slowed significantly (~1%), reducing pressure on fossil-fuel-based generation.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. GATT | 1. Legal framework covering trade in goods, services, and intellectual property |
| B. Uruguay Round | 2. Provisional arrangement governing global trade without formal institutional structure |
| C. Marrakesh Agreement | 3. Negotiation process that expanded trade rules beyond goods |
| D. WTO | 4. Permanent institution administering multilateral trade agreements |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A-2 (GATT) – Correct: It functioned as a provisional arrangement without a formal institutional structure.
B-3 (Uruguay Round) – Correct: This was the negotiation process that expanded trade rules to include services and intellectual property.
C-1 (Marrakesh Agreement) – Correct: It is the founding legal framework establishing rules across goods, services, and intellectual property.
D-4 (WTO) – Correct: It is the permanent institution that administers and implements multilateral trade agreements.
1. The WTO provides a platform for negotiating trade agreements as well as reviewing national trade policies of member countries.
2. The Dispute Settlement Body of the WTO directly enforces rulings through financial penalties on non-compliant countries.
3. The evolution from GATT to WTO reflects a shift from tariff reduction to broader regulation of global trade.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 – Correct: WTO functions include acting as a negotiation platform and conducting Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) for member countries.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: WTO does not impose direct financial penalties; enforcement operates through authorized retaliation and compliance pressure.
Statement 3 – Correct: WTO expanded beyond tariff reduction to include services, intellectual property rights, and broader trade regulation.
1. Marrakesh Agreement
2. Launch of the Doha Round
3. Establishment of GATT
4. Uruguay Round
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
GATT (1948): First framework governing global trade; operated as a provisional arrangement without a formal institution.
Uruguay Round (1986–94): Expanded trade rules beyond goods to include services and intellectual property.
Marrakesh Agreement (1994): Legally established the WTO and its comprehensive trade framework.
Doha Round (2001): Focused on development issues and integrating developing countries into the global trading system.
Correct Sequence: GATT → Uruguay Round → Marrakesh Agreement → Doha Round
1. Usual Status uses a 365-day reference period.
2. Current Weekly Status uses a 30-day reference period.
3. Usual Status generally shows lower unemployment than CWS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 – Correct: Usual Status is based on activity over the preceding 365 days.
Statement 2 – Incorrect: Current Weekly Status (CWS) uses a 7-day reference period, not 30 days.
Statement 3 – Correct: Usual Status captures even intermittent work over a year, leading to lower measured unemployment compared to CWS.
1. It is located on the X chromosome and initiates female reproductive development.
2. It triggers the formation of testes and influences testosterone production.
3. Its presence alone guarantees complete male physical development in all cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 – Incorrect: The SRY gene is located on the Y chromosome, not the X chromosome, and is responsible for male sex determination.
Statement 2 – Correct: It acts as a genetic switch, initiating testes development, which leads to testosterone production and male differentiation.
Statement 3 – Incorrect: Presence of SRY does not guarantee complete male development; variations can occur due to genetic mutations, hormone insensitivity, or DSD conditions.