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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. Consider the following statements regarding the Global South Summit:
1. The theme of the summit was ‘Strengthening Multilateralism’.
2. It had only representation of countries from Africa and Asia.
3. This would help in strengthening the solidarity of the Global South.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
Recently, the Voice of Global South Summit was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 12th January 2023 as an important group of nations to collaborate on political, economic, social, environmental, cultural, and technical issues.
● Statement 1 is incorrect: The Voice of Global South virtual summit of developing countries was organised under the theme “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose” to bring together these countries to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: A total of 125 nations participated, including 29 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean, 47 countries from Africa, 7 countries from Europe, 31 countries from Asia, and 11 countries from Oceania. Leaders from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Guyana, Mozambique, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam attended the conference.
● Statement 3 is correct: Voice of Global South Summit would help in strengthening the solidarity of the Global South.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
Recently, the Voice of Global South Summit was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 12th January 2023 as an important group of nations to collaborate on political, economic, social, environmental, cultural, and technical issues.
● Statement 1 is incorrect: The Voice of Global South virtual summit of developing countries was organised under the theme “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose” to bring together these countries to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: A total of 125 nations participated, including 29 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean, 47 countries from Africa, 7 countries from Europe, 31 countries from Asia, and 11 countries from Oceania. Leaders from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Guyana, Mozambique, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam attended the conference.
● Statement 3 is correct: Voice of Global South Summit would help in strengthening the solidarity of the Global South. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Sagittarius A*’:
1. It is a supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy.
2. Recently, its image has been taken by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Astronomers Reveal First Image of the Black Hole at the Heart of Our Galaxy.
● Statement 1 is correct: Sagittarius A* is a supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy.
● Statement 2 is correct: Image of Sagittarius A* has been taken by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration, using observations from a worldwide network of radio telescopes.
Refer to the image given below:
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Astronomers Reveal First Image of the Black Hole at the Heart of Our Galaxy.
● Statement 1 is correct: Sagittarius A* is a supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy.
● Statement 2 is correct: Image of Sagittarius A* has been taken by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration, using observations from a worldwide network of radio telescopes.
Refer to the image given below:
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. Utkarsh 2.0, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Manamadurai pottery recently earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Option (b) is correct:
● The Reserve Bank of India’s Medium-term Strategy Framework for the period 2023-2025 – ‘Utkarsh 2.0’ – was launched by Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, RBI. The first strategy framework (Utkarsh 2022) covering the period 2019-2022 was launched in July 2019. It became a medium-term strategy document guiding the Bank’s progress towards realisation of the identified milestones. Utkarsh 2.0 would allow the central bank to both react and act proactively to confront socio-economic challenges.
● The desired outputs are proposed to be realised in terms of strategies calibrated through milestones. The Reserve Bank of India attaches high importance to its medium-term strategy and monitors its implementation and progress through a Sub-committee of its Central Board.Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Manamadurai pottery recently earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Option (b) is correct:
● The Reserve Bank of India’s Medium-term Strategy Framework for the period 2023-2025 – ‘Utkarsh 2.0’ – was launched by Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, RBI. The first strategy framework (Utkarsh 2022) covering the period 2019-2022 was launched in July 2019. It became a medium-term strategy document guiding the Bank’s progress towards realisation of the identified milestones. Utkarsh 2.0 would allow the central bank to both react and act proactively to confront socio-economic challenges.
● The desired outputs are proposed to be realised in terms of strategies calibrated through milestones. The Reserve Bank of India attaches high importance to its medium-term strategy and monitors its implementation and progress through a Sub-committee of its Central Board. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. Consider the following statements regarding Nano Urea:
1. Small size of the Nano Urea increases its availability to the crop.
2. It easily enters into plants through stomata and is assimilated by plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers inaugurated the IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh.
● Statement 1 is correct: Due to small size and more surface to volume ratio, Nano Urea particles are easily available to crops.
● Statement 2 is correct: When sprayed on leaves, Nano Urea easily enters through stomata and other openings and is assimilated by the plant cells. It is easily distributed through the phloem from source to sink inside the plant as per its need.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers inaugurated the IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh.
● Statement 1 is correct: Due to small size and more surface to volume ratio, Nano Urea particles are easily available to crops.
● Statement 2 is correct: When sprayed on leaves, Nano Urea easily enters through stomata and other openings and is assimilated by the plant cells. It is easily distributed through the phloem from source to sink inside the plant as per its need. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. Consider the following statements regarding INTERPOL:
1. It is an intergovernmental global organisation of the United Nations.
2. Cooperation agreements of INTERPOL define the legal basis for working with its partners.
3. Its General Assembly brings all countries together once a year to make decisions.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed the 90th Interpol General Assembly on 18th October in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
● Statement 1 is incorrect: INTERPOL is an intergovernmental global organisation with a membership of 195 countries. However, it is not related to the UN.
● Statement 2 is correct: INTERPOL has established strong relationships with a wide variety of partners – international intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, and private entities. The legal basis for working together is defined in cooperation agreements. Each agreement and its provisions are specific to the scope of cooperation established; this can include information exchange, mutual investigative projects, database access, reciprocal representation or means of technical assistance.
● Statement 3 is correct: The General Assembly is INTERPOL’s supreme governing body, comprising representatives from each of our member countries. It meets once a year and each session lasts around four days.
About INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization):
● Interpol is the world’s largest international police organisation, with 194 member countries. Established in 1923, it enables cross-border police cooperation and supports and assists all organisations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.
● INTERPOL is a membership-based organisation, and the General Secretariat is the body that coordinates all our policing and administrative activities.It is run by the Secretary General who is appointed by the General Assembly.
● The General Secretariat coordinates our day-to-day activities to fight a range of crimes. Run by the Secretary General, it is staffed by both police and civilians and comprises a headquarters in Lyon(France), a global complex for innovation in Singapore and several satellite offices in different regions.
● In each country, an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) provides the central point of contact for the General Secretariat and other NCBs. An NCB is run by national police officials and usually sits in the government ministry responsible for policing. In India, it is the CBI.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed the 90th Interpol General Assembly on 18th October in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
● Statement 1 is incorrect: INTERPOL is an intergovernmental global organisation with a membership of 195 countries. However, it is not related to the UN.
● Statement 2 is correct: INTERPOL has established strong relationships with a wide variety of partners – international intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, and private entities. The legal basis for working together is defined in cooperation agreements. Each agreement and its provisions are specific to the scope of cooperation established; this can include information exchange, mutual investigative projects, database access, reciprocal representation or means of technical assistance.
● Statement 3 is correct: The General Assembly is INTERPOL’s supreme governing body, comprising representatives from each of our member countries. It meets once a year and each session lasts around four days.
About INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization):
● Interpol is the world’s largest international police organisation, with 194 member countries. Established in 1923, it enables cross-border police cooperation and supports and assists all organisations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.
● INTERPOL is a membership-based organisation, and the General Secretariat is the body that coordinates all our policing and administrative activities.It is run by the Secretary General who is appointed by the General Assembly.
● The General Secretariat coordinates our day-to-day activities to fight a range of crimes. Run by the Secretary General, it is staffed by both police and civilians and comprises a headquarters in Lyon(France), a global complex for innovation in Singapore and several satellite offices in different regions.
● In each country, an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) provides the central point of contact for the General Secretariat and other NCBs. An NCB is run by national police officials and usually sits in the government ministry responsible for policing. In India, it is the CBI.
