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Consider the following statements regarding Justice Surya Kant, the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI):

1. He is set to hold the office of the CJI for approximately 15 months, until his retirement in February 2027.

2. Prior to his Supreme Court appointment, he served as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

3. He was part of the Constitution Bench that recently delivered a judgment upholding the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

4. His judicial philosophy is characterized by a preference for drawing reasoning solely from international precedents and legal frameworks, minimizing reliance on Indian laws.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the appointment of Judges to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:

1. Article 124(2) mandates that the President of India shall appoint every Supreme Court Judge by warrant after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, irrespective of whether the appointee is the CJI or another Judge.

2. The practical implementation of Article 124(2) is governed by the Collegium System, which was established through a series of judgments, including the Third Judges Case (1998).

3. The term “consultation” under Article 124(2) has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to mean “concurrence,” thereby giving the judiciary primacy in the appointment process.

4. A Judge of the Supreme Court holds office until they attain the age of sixty-two years.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding a virtuous cycle in an economy:

1. A virtuous cycle is typically initiated by exogenous factors like government fiscal stimulus, which boosts aggregate demand and encourages private investment, leading to self-sustaining growth.
2. In the context of India’s post-1991 economic reforms, the liberalization of trade and investment policies created a virtuous cycle by increasing foreign direct investment (FDI), enhancing productivity, and expanding export-led growth.
3. A key feature of a virtuous cycle is the multiplier effect, where an initial increase in investment leads to proportionally smaller increases in income and employment due to leakages like savings and imports.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?