How many of the statements given above are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
Only one
51%
Only two
35%
All three
0%
None
The World Economic Outlook (WEO), which provides analysis and projections of the global economy, is published by:
Anonymous Quiz
13%
World Bank
39%
World Economic Forum
43%
International Monetary Fund
5%
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
With reference to the Indus Waters Treaty, consider the following statements:
1.The Treaty was brokered by the World Bank and signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan.
2.Under the treaty, India has exclusive rights over the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers.
3.The Treaty can be unilaterally revoked by either party.
4.The Treaty has no end date, and any modification requires the consent of both parties.
1.The Treaty was brokered by the World Bank and signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan.
2.Under the treaty, India has exclusive rights over the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers.
3.The Treaty can be unilaterally revoked by either party.
4.The Treaty has no end date, and any modification requires the consent of both parties.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
3%
Only one
21%
Only two
50%
Only three
26%
All four
Which of the following best describes the phenomenon commonly referred to as the ‘Osteoporosis of the Sea’ in the context of climate change?
Anonymous Quiz
57%
Acidification of seawater due to absorption of excess atmospheric CO₂
12%
Increase in ocean surface temperatures
22%
Expansion of oxygen-depleted dead zones
9%
Rising sea levels due to melting glaciers
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Atomic clocks are among the most preferred instruments for establishing a Coordinated Lunar Time system.
Statement-II: Atomic clocks are so accurate that they can maintain identical time readings simultaneously on both the Moon and the Earth.
Statement-I: Atomic clocks are among the most preferred instruments for establishing a Coordinated Lunar Time system.
Statement-II: Atomic clocks are so accurate that they can maintain identical time readings simultaneously on both the Moon and the Earth.
Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
Anonymous Quiz
64%
Both S-I and S-II are correct and S-II is the correct explanation for S-I
10%
Both S-I and S-II are correct and S-II is not the correct explanation for S-I
21%
S-I is correct but S-II is incorrect
5%
S-I is incorrect but S-II is correct
Which hormone, often termed the ‘love’ or ‘bonding hormone’, is released during positive social interactions, helps relieve stress, and also plays a crucial role in childbirth by inducing labour and aiding in milk ejection?
Anonymous Quiz
43%
Oxytocin
34%
Dopamine
14%
Serotonin
9%
Adrenaline
With reference to the Shimla Agreement, 1972, consider the following statements:
1.The Simla Agreement’s aim was to restore peace and normalisation of relationship between India and Pakistan after the two countries fought the 1971 war.
2.The agreement converted the ceasefire line of Jammu & Kashmir into the Line of Control (LoC).
3.The Shimla Agreement provides for third-party mediation by the United Nations in all bilateral disputes.
1.The Simla Agreement’s aim was to restore peace and normalisation of relationship between India and Pakistan after the two countries fought the 1971 war.
2.The agreement converted the ceasefire line of Jammu & Kashmir into the Line of Control (LoC).
3.The Shimla Agreement provides for third-party mediation by the United Nations in all bilateral disputes.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
10%
Only one
61%
Only two
27%
All three
2%
None
Satellite imagery has confirmed the disappearance of Okjökull, the first glacier to be officially declared dead as a result of climate change. In which of the following countries or regions was this glacier located?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Norway
50%
Greenland
11%
Canada
26%
Iceland
Israel shares its land borders with how many of the above countries?
Anonymous Quiz
2%
Only one
16%
Only two
70%
Only three
12%
All four
Consider the following statements regarding the Department of Military Affairs (DMA):
1.The Department of Military Affairs was established after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to enhance inter-service coordination and efficient use of defence resources.
2.The Defence Secretary serves as the head of the Department of Military Affairs.
3.The DMA is responsible for managing India’s defence cooperation with foreign countries.
1.The Department of Military Affairs was established after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to enhance inter-service coordination and efficient use of defence resources.
2.The Defence Secretary serves as the head of the Department of Military Affairs.
3.The DMA is responsible for managing India’s defence cooperation with foreign countries.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Only one
44%
Only two
38%
All three
5%
None
The Sahel region, often in news for climate change and insurgency-related issues, spans across which of the following countries?
1.Mali
2.Chad
3.Sudan
4.Nigeria
1.Mali
2.Chad
3.Sudan
4.Nigeria
How many of the above countries lie in the Sahel region?
Anonymous Quiz
4%
Only one
20%
Only two
34%
Only three
42%
All four