IMPULSE UPSC

With reference to External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), consider the following statements: 1. They refer to the borrowing of funds by Indian companies from foreign sources in the form of loans, bonds, or other financial instruments. 2. They can be obtained from a variety of sources, including foreign banks, international financial institutions and foreign subsidiaries of Indian companies. 3. They can be in the form of rupee-denominated loans, which are repaid in Indian rupees, or foreign currency-denominated loans, which are repaid in a foreign currency.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Red Flag 24 Exercise, recently seen in the news: 1. It is an advanced aerial combat training exercise between members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). 2. It is designed to replicate a realistic and challenging environment, bringing together aircrew and equipment from different nations and services

With reference to Framework for Recognising Self-Regulatory Organisation for the FinTech Sector (SRO-FT), consider the following statements: 1. An SRO-FT should be set up as a not-for-profit company with no entity holding 10% or more of its paid-up share capital. 2. An SRO-FT can open branches or offices outside India and FinTechs domiciled outside India cannot become members of an SRO. 3. SRO-FT should have adequate powers to investigate and take disciplinary action against its members for non-adherence to codes / standards / rules.

With reference to Small Island Developing States, consider the following statements: 1. They are located only in the Pacific Ocean region. 2. For SIDs, the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is greater than the country’s land mass. 3. They were recognized in United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Kumaon Himalayas: 1. It lies between the Sutlej River and Kali River. 2. Nanda Devi and Kamet mountains are located in this region.

Consider the following statements with reference to the AI Krish and AI Bhoomi: 1. These are Artificial Intelligence anchors launched by the Door Darshan Kisan TV. 2. They provide information related to agriculture to school going students.

Consider the following statements with reference to the human eye: 1. The rod and cone cells receive information in the light that strikes the eye. 2. It has three types of cone cells which are sensitive to light of a different wavelength.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Mundra Port: 1. It is the largest private port and the largest container port in India. 2. It is located on the north shores of the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat.

Consider the following statements with reference to the National Green Hydrogen Mission: 1. It aims to make India a Global Hub for the production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. 2. The Ministry of Power, Government of India, will be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the mission.