MMP with Sachin Sir

Choose the correct statements regarding the Financial Transfers to States? 1. Despite recommendations for states to receive 42% and 41% of the net tax revenue they actually received a smaller share of the gross tax revenue just 35% in 2015-16 and 30% in 2023-24. 2. Direct financial support to states, in the form of grants-in-aid, declined from ₹1.95 lakh crore in 2015-16 to ₹1.65 lakh crore in 2023-24. 3. The collection from cess and surcharge, which is not shared with states, rose from 5.9% of the Union government’s tax revenue in 2015-16 to 10.8% in 2023-24. 4. The Union government increased spending on its schemes like CSS and CSec, from ₹2.04 lakh crore to ₹4.76 lakh crore and ₹5.21 lakh crore to ₹14.68 lakh crore, respectively, reducing states’ financial autonomy.

Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called 'rare earth metals.' Why? 1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export. 2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country. 3. Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is a growing demand for these elements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Central bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements: 1. CBI is not required to obtain the consent of the state government concerned before beginning to investigate a crime in a state. 2. The establishment of the CBI was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Choose the correct statements regarding Jammu and Kashmir. 1. Region of Gilgit and Baltistan is a geo-politically important location that shares a border with Afghanistan and China, slightly populated with Shia Muslims. 2. Hilly region of Ladakh was dominated by the Buddhist and some Shia Muslims.