Q.1. Sundhnuksgigar Volcano has been in news recently. It is located in :
A. South Africa
B. Iceland
C. Russia
D. Japan
A. South Africa
B. Iceland
C. Russia
D. Japan
Q.2. Consider the following statements with Regard to Admission of a Member state into United Nations :
1. State submits an application to the UNSC accepting the UN Charter commitments
2. 2/3 Majority vote needed at UNGA if approved by UNSC.
1. State submits an application to the UNSC accepting the UN Charter commitments
2. 2/3 Majority vote needed at UNGA if approved by UNSC.
Which of the above-mentioned statement/s are Incorrect :
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20%
A. 1 Only
20%
B. 2 Only
43%
C. Both are Incorrect
17%
D. Both are Correct
Q.3. The United Nations' "Pact for the Future", recently proposed for adoption in the Summit of the Future (2024), aims to address multiple global challenges.
Which of the following statements regarding the Pact is/are correct?
1. Not a legally binding agreement, but it mandates all UN member states to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
2. The Pact introduces the concept of a "New Global Digital Compact", focusing on global governance of artificial intelligence and equitable access to digital technologies.
3. The proposal includes a reform agenda for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
4. The Pact for the Future was an initiative launched by the G20 at the Brazil Summit of 2024.
Which of the following statements regarding the Pact is/are correct?
1. Not a legally binding agreement, but it mandates all UN member states to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
2. The Pact introduces the concept of a "New Global Digital Compact", focusing on global governance of artificial intelligence and equitable access to digital technologies.
3. The proposal includes a reform agenda for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
4. The Pact for the Future was an initiative launched by the G20 at the Brazil Summit of 2024.
Select the correct answer using the code below :
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24%
A. 1 and 2 only
27%
B. 2 and 3 only
36%
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
12%
D. 2, 3, and 4 only
Q.1. Which of the Following Reports are not Published by UNCTAD :
A. Trade & Development Report
B. World Investment Report
C. Least Developed Countries Report
D. Economic & Social Vulnerability Report
A. Trade & Development Report
B. World Investment Report
C. Least Developed Countries Report
D. Economic & Social Vulnerability Report
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Pay :
1. BRICS Pay is a digital currency jointly issued by BRICS countries to facilitate trade and cross-border transactions among member nations.
2. It aims to create an independent payment system that bypasses Western-controlled financial networks like SWIFT.
3. The initiative is entirely based on blockchain technology, ensuring decentralized control among the BRICS member states.
4. India has fully integrated BRICS Pay with its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to enable real-time settlements among BRICS nations.
1. BRICS Pay is a digital currency jointly issued by BRICS countries to facilitate trade and cross-border transactions among member nations.
2. It aims to create an independent payment system that bypasses Western-controlled financial networks like SWIFT.
3. The initiative is entirely based on blockchain technology, ensuring decentralized control among the BRICS member states.
4. India has fully integrated BRICS Pay with its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to enable real-time settlements among BRICS nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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26%
A. 1 and 2 only
24%
B. 2 and 3 only
37%
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
13%
D. 2 only
Q.3. Wilmington Declaration was Recently in News. This is Related to which of the following Regional/Multilateral Groupings.
A. APEC
B. NATO
C. QUAD
D. None of the above
A. APEC
B. NATO
C. QUAD
D. None of the above
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Q.1. Consider the following :
1. Heavy metals
2.Polyamidoamine-epichlorohydrins
3. Bisphenol A
4. Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances
1. Heavy metals
2.Polyamidoamine-epichlorohydrins
3. Bisphenol A
4. Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances
How many of the above additives are released from the Microplastics ?
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4%
A. Only one
33%
B. Only two
36%
C. Only three
27%
D. All four
Q.2.With reference to the Arsenic Pollution, consider the following statements :
1. Arsenic is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land.
2. Alluvial sediments are the major source for arsenic contamination in groundwater.
1. Arsenic is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land.
2. Alluvial sediments are the major source for arsenic contamination in groundwater.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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20%
A. 1 only
23%
B. 2 only
50%
C. Both 1 and 2
7%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Leopards:
1. They prefer to hunt in the day.
2. They are good climbers.
3. Their IUCN Status is Vulnerable.
1. They prefer to hunt in the day.
2. They are good climbers.
3. Their IUCN Status is Vulnerable.