Insights Secure PRELIMS: UPSC Prelims Questions On Current Events, June 19

Consider the following statements

1. In Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), states do not have right to energy exploration
2. EEZ confers full sovereignty over the waters i.e. up to 200 nautical miles

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the National Commission for Minorities, consider the following statements

1. It is a statutory body
2. It shall evaluate the progress of the development of Minorities under the Union and States
3. At present five communities have been officially recognised as minorities in India

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

The scheme ‘Padho Pardesh of interest subsidy on educational loans for overseas studies’ is for the benefit of:

Consider the following statements

1. Recent studies have found that windmills severely affect local rainfall pattern
2. At present India has the fifth largest installed wind power capacity in the world and within India Gujarat produces highest energy from wind

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to mining in India, consider the following statements

1. Regulation of mines and mineral development is listed under the Concurrent List in Part XI of the Constitution of India
2. Mining leases are executed only after getting requisite clearance under the Forest Conservation Act and Wildlife (Protection) Act, as the case may be

Which of the above statements is/are correct?