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Question: Despite progress under the National Logistics Policy (NLP), India still faces challenges in ——————————-by 2030. (GS-3)

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Question: With reference to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India, consider the following statements:
1. REITs allow investors to earn income from real estate without directly purchasing properties.
2. Small investors can invest in REITs only through primary markets.
3. REITs have been classified as an ‘equity’ for investments by mutual funds.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference to cess in India, consider the following statements:
1. Cess is an additional tax levied for a specific purpose and is not shareable with the States.
2. Cess collections are credited to the Consolidated Fund of India and spent like other taxes.
3. Cess has no sunset clause unless specifically provided by law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements about the traditional Manki–Munda system of governance:
1. It is practiced by the Ho tribe of Jharkhand.
2. The role of a Munda in this system is to collect revenue and land taxes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: With reference to the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, consider the following statements:
1. India has risen to the 38th position among 139 economies in the 2025 rankings.
2. Singapore topped the GII 2025 rankings.
3. It was released by the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is released by WTO.
2. The Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) index is released by NITI Aayog.
3. The Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) initiative is spearheaded by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, GoI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. Countries must obtain permission from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for seabed exploration in the high seas.
2. India has bagged an exploration contract for exploring polymetallic sulphur nodules in the Carlsberg Ridge which is located in the Central Indian Ocean.
3. Afanasy-Nikitin Sea (ANS) mount is located in the north west Indian Ocean.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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