Question
Which organization ensures naming uniformity for global
bodies like the Gulf of Mexico, but also allows for domestic alternative names?Solution
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) ensures uniformity in naming geographical features, such as seas and gulfs. However, it allows for alternative domestic names without enforcing a formal renaming protocol, giving countries the freedom to use different names domestically.
Which of the following statements about the powers of the Rajya Sabha is correct?
I. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
<...Consider the following statements about the Law Commission of India:
(I) The Law Commission of India is a constitutional body.
(II) The Fi...
Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures the "Freedom of Conscience and Free Profession, Practice, and Propagation of Religion"?
Which Article of the Indian Constitution enshrines the Right to Equality of Opportunity in Employment?Â
Why India is described as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’?
1. The Indian federation is the result of an agreemen...
Consider the following statements in the context of constitutional provisions of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
1. The Constitution of I...
Match the Following Articles of Indian Constitution to their respective Descriptions.
(i) Article 45 (A) Separation of Judiciary from Executive ...
Which of the following cases may be considered as a violation of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 19?
1. Prohibiting women from openin...
What is the name of the flagship program that was launched in 2005 to address the lack of infrastructure in urban India?
Consider the following statements about the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act & Scheme:
1. It guarantees a minimum of 100 da...