The term “Essequibo region” often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?
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14%
a) Mediterranean Region
7%
b) Middle East
38%
c) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
40%
d) South America
Q. Recently, Harmon doctrine, Campione rules, Helsinki rules, Berlin rules, 2004 seen in news. What are they?
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5%
a) WHO's guidelines over rare diseases
24%
b) UNEP's guidelines for environment legislation
32%
c) International principles for water sharing
39%
d) Conventions on Refugee Rehabilitation
Skywalker hoolock gibbon
Researchers confirmed Myanmar has the largest known population of Skywalker gibbons
Hoolock Gibbon🦧🦧
- They are native to South & Southeast Asia, inhabiting regions such as India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, & China
- Hoolock gibbons have long arms, which they use for brachiation (swinging from branch to branch)
- They are highly arboreal primates, spending most of their time in the trees & rarely descending to the ground
- Hoolock gibbons are primarily frugivorous, feeding on a diet consisting mainly of fruits, leaves, & flowers, supplemented with insects
- They are known for their loud vocalizations, including hooting & singing.
- Hoolock gibbons live in small family groups consisting of an adult pair and their offspring
- The conservation status of hoolock gibbons varies among species, with the western hoolock gibbon classified as endangered & the eastern hoolock gibbon classified as vulnerable, primarily due to habitat loss and hunting pressure
#species_in_news
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Researchers confirmed Myanmar has the largest known population of Skywalker gibbons
Hoolock Gibbon🦧🦧
- They are native to South & Southeast Asia, inhabiting regions such as India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, & China
- Hoolock gibbons have long arms, which they use for brachiation (swinging from branch to branch)
- They are highly arboreal primates, spending most of their time in the trees & rarely descending to the ground
- Hoolock gibbons are primarily frugivorous, feeding on a diet consisting mainly of fruits, leaves, & flowers, supplemented with insects
- They are known for their loud vocalizations, including hooting & singing.
- Hoolock gibbons live in small family groups consisting of an adult pair and their offspring
- The conservation status of hoolock gibbons varies among species, with the western hoolock gibbon classified as endangered & the eastern hoolock gibbon classified as vulnerable, primarily due to habitat loss and hunting pressure
#species_in_news
@studyUPSCChannel
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Consider the following regions mentioned in news and its locations:
1) Abyei - Sudan
2) Avdiivka - Ukraine 3) Idlib - Mozambique 4) Amhara - Venezuela How many pairs are correct?
1) Abyei - Sudan
2) Avdiivka - Ukraine 3) Idlib - Mozambique 4) Amhara - Venezuela How many pairs are correct?
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15%
Only one Pair
47%
Only two pairs
26%
Only three pairs
12%
All four pairs
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an Adjournment Motion is?(2012_PYQ_UPSC)
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50%
(a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
13%
(b) to let opposition members, collect information from the ministers.
6%
(c) to allow a reduction of specific amounts in demand for grants.
31%
(d) to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour of some members.
Which of the following is not related to Election Commission?
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16%
(a) To issue notification of election
7%
(b) To distribute election symbols
62%
(c) To settle the validity of elections
15%
(d) To conduct elections peacefully
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Disputes regarding the Election of the Prime Minister or the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, are determind by?
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17%
Election commission
48%
Supreme Court
16%
High court
19%
High court and Supereme Court both
1) Election Commission is a 5 member body
2) Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections & bye-elections
3) ECI resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties CORRECT?
2) Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections & bye-elections
3) ECI resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties CORRECT?
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11%
(a) 1 and 2 only
20%
(b) 2 only
26%
(c) 2 and 3 only
43%
(d) 3 only
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In India, Judicial Review implies: (UPSC_PYQ_2017)
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16%
Power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures
5%
Power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by Prez
59%
Power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders
20%
Power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases
Which one of the following statements is correct in the Indian context? (UPSC_PYQ_2013)
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7%
The same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
43%
No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from post
39%
Judges of HC are appointed by Governor of the State just as Judges of the SC are appointed by Prez
11%
In UT's legislative setup, CM is appointed by Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
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