IMPULSE UPSC

Consider the following statements with reference to C295 Transport Aircraft: 1. It is a new-generation tactical airlifter indigenously designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). 2. It is powered by turboprop engines and designed to provide low-level flight characteristics.

With reference to Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), consider the following statements: 1. It aims to protect married women from cruelty inflicted upon them by their husbands or their relatives.  2. There is no limitation as to the number of years within which the complaint has to be filed under this Section. 3. Any offence under this Section is a cognizable and non-compoundable offence.

Consider the following statements with reference to Peptides: 1. They are chains of amino acids that are naturally found in the body. 2. They may provide pro-aging support, anti-inflammatory, or muscle-building properties.

Consider the following statements with reference to the World Press Freedom Index 2024: 1. It is an annual report released by Human Rights Watch. 2. India has been ranked among the bottom ten countries in the index.

With reference to curative petition, consider the following statements: 1. Article 137 of the Constitution of India provides for curative petition. 2. It can be admitted if the petitioner establishes there was a violation of the principles of natural justice. 3. It is usually decided by judges in the chamber.

Consider the following statements regarding Invasive Alien Species: 1. They act as disruptors in the food chain and disturb the balance of the ecosystem. 2. They can survive on various food types and in a wide range of environmental conditions.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Baobab tree: 1. It is a long-lived deciduous tree found in Africa and Australia. 2. It is a keystone species vital for storing water in arid environments.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector: 1. It is characterized by high-volume sales and quick inventory turnover. 2. It is the second-largest sector in the Indian economy.

With reference to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), consider the following statements: 1. It is India’s first-ever Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF). 2. It invests in greenfield, brownfield and stalled projects. 3. It is majority-owned by institutional investors and is independent in its investment decisions.