Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
33%
A. 1 and 2 only
25%
B. 2 and 3 only
25%
C. 1 and 3 only
17%
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding India's renewable energy targets and climate
commitments:
1. Non-fossil fuel sources account for over 40 percent of India's total installed electricity
generation capacity, achieving a key national target well ahead of the initial target year.
2. Under its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India has committed to
reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 percent by 2030 from the 2005 level.
3. Grid-connected solar power projects in India are legally mandated to integrate battery energy
storage systems at every individual generation facility.
4. Hydroelectric projects with capacities exceeding 25 MW are legally recognized as renewable
energy sources in India.
commitments:
1. Non-fossil fuel sources account for over 40 percent of India's total installed electricity
generation capacity, achieving a key national target well ahead of the initial target year.
2. Under its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India has committed to
reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45 percent by 2030 from the 2005 level.
3. Grid-connected solar power projects in India are legally mandated to integrate battery energy
storage systems at every individual generation facility.
4. Hydroelectric projects with capacities exceeding 25 MW are legally recognized as renewable
energy sources in India.
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How many of the statements given above are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
19%
A. Only one
35%
B. Only two
38%
C. Only three
8%
D. All four
Q4. Consider the following pairs of strategic maritime choke points and the bodies of water
they connect:
1. Bab-el-Mandeb Strait — Connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden
2. Strait of Hormuz — Connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman
3. Kerch Strait — Connects the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea 4. Dardanelles Strait — Connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara
they connect:
1. Bab-el-Mandeb Strait — Connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden
2. Strait of Hormuz — Connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman
3. Kerch Strait — Connects the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea 4. Dardanelles Strait — Connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara
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How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Anonymous Quiz
3%
A. Only one pair
29%
B. Only two pairs
38%
C. Only three pairs
29%
D. All four pairs
Q5. Read the following passage and identify the concept described:
This ecological framework defines a set of nine quantitative environmental boundaries within
which humanity can safely operate and continue to develop. Exceeding these boundaries
increases the risk of generating large-scale, abrupt, or irreversible environmental changes.
Recent comprehensive global assessments highlight that seven out of these nine
boundaries—including land-system change, freshwater change, biosphere integrity, and ocean
acidification—have already been transgressed globally.
This ecological framework defines a set of nine quantitative environmental boundaries within
which humanity can safely operate and continue to develop. Exceeding these boundaries
increases the risk of generating large-scale, abrupt, or irreversible environmental changes.
Recent comprehensive global assessments highlight that seven out of these nine
boundaries—including land-system change, freshwater change, biosphere integrity, and ocean
acidification—have already been transgressed globally.
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THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS | 12th August 2026
⚖️ Tribunal Independence & Executive Control
Why does tribunal independence matter for UPSC?
🔹 National Tribunals Commission (NTC)
🔹 Judicial Review & Separation of Powers
🔹 Basic Structure Doctrine
🔹 Judicial Autonomy & Rule of Law
🔹 Key Supreme Court Judgments
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“The independence of tribunals is essential for upholding judicial review and the basic structure of the Constitution.” Examine the challenges and suggest measures to ensure an independent NTC.
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⚖️ Tribunal Independence & Executive Control
Why does tribunal independence matter for UPSC?
🔹 National Tribunals Commission (NTC)
🔹 Judicial Review & Separation of Powers
🔹 Basic Structure Doctrine
🔹 Judicial Autonomy & Rule of Law
🔹 Key Supreme Court Judgments
🎯 UPSC Mains Practice | GS-II | 15 Marks
“The independence of tribunals is essential for upholding judicial review and the basic structure of the Constitution.” Examine the challenges and suggest measures to ensure an independent NTC.
📌 Relevant for: UPSC CSE | WBCS | OPSC
#TheHinduEditorial #UPSC2027 #WBCS2027 #UPSCMains #IndianPolity #Tribunals #Governance #APTIPlus