Consider the following statements :

1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters.

2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters.

3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on the seafloor in international waters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is incorrect regarding local governments as per the 73rd Amendment Act?

Members of all the three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions are elected directly by the people.

If the State government dissolves the Panchayat before the end of its five-year term, fresh elections must be held within four months of such dissolution.

The Election Commission of India is mulling over to push for absentee votes to increase the voter base and facilitate higher turnout during polls. Consider the statements on proposed reforms.

1. Linkage of Aadhar card with the voter-id card.

2. Digital voter id for new voters.

Which among the above is/are the proposed reforms?

For how long can the Vice President serve as the President?