Bougainville, a chain of islands recently seen in the news, is located in:
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Consider the following statements regarding Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP):
It is aimed at building an ecosystem for women exclusively in rural India to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations.
The platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women entrepreneurs.
It is an initiative of NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Nuclear Weapons Free Zone?
A zone recognised by the UN General Assembly.
Total absence of nuclear weapons in the zone.
An international system of verification and control is established to guarantee compliance.
Prevent the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purpose
With reference to the International Criminal Court (ICC), which of the following statements is incorrect?
It is the world’s first permanent international criminal court.
It does not prosecute those who were under 18 years when the crime was committed.
India has signed but not ratified the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court.
Rohingya muslims can approach the International Criminal Court against their deportation.
India has signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with:
USA
Singapore
Japan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements about National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF):
It is also called the National Investment Fund.
It aims at infrastructure development in commercially viable projects, both Greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects.
It is established as an Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) under the SEBI Regulations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
The 13th amendment recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following countries?
India
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Which of the following aspects are not covered under the mandate of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)?
Ship design
Equipment handling protocol
Exploration of reserves
Disposal of ships
Consider the following statements:
The United Nation Convention on Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) aims to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children
The United Nation Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) aims at Asset recovery and returning the recovered asset to the rightful owners.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Arrange the following states in the descending order in terms of tree plus forest cover as a percentage of geographical area:
Mizoram
Manipur
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1-2-3-4
b) 2-1-3-4
c) 1-2-4-3
Telegram Channel
https://t.me/visionpt3652019
d) 2-1-4-3
The New Development Bank has been jointly founded by which of the following?
China
South Korea
Japan
India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
Which of the following protections have been provided by the United Nations’ 1951 Refugee Convention:
Non-discrimination
Non-penalisation
Non-refoulement
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
1 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Which of the following is not a function of the United Nation Security Council (UNSC)?
to recommend the admission of new Members.
to investigate any dispute or situation which might lead to international friction
to take military action against an aggressor
to call on members to use force to prevent or stop aggression.
Shillong Declaration, recently seen in news is related to:
Renewable Energy
Antimicrobial Resistance
Artificial Intelligence
e-Governance
Which of the following countries is not a member of the QUAD grouping?
Japan
South Korea
Australia
USA
Migingo island, recently seen in news is located in:
Lake Titicaca
Lake Victoria
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Baikal
Which of the following treaties prevent horizontal nuclear proliferation?
Nuclear Non-proliferation treaty
Comprehensive test ban treaty
Partial test ban treaty
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
With reference to the National Mineral Policy, 2019, consider the following statements:
It addresses the issues of persons affected by mining projects especially those residing in tribal areas.
It proposes to grant status of industry to mining activity.
It aims to encourage the public sector to take up exploration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is a highway under construction under India's Look East policy that will connect:
Moreh to Mandalay
Moreh to Naypyidaw
Itanagar to Mae-Sot
Moreh to Mae-Sot
With reference to the European Parliament, consider the following statements:
Its members are directly elected by the people.
The Parliament does not hold any power over the European Union Budget.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was created by the heads of which of the following states?
India
Georgia
Egypt
Morocco
Indonesia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3, 4 and 5 only
1, 3 and 5 only
1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Consider the following statements with reference to The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO):
It is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation.
Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran are its members.
The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) serves to promote cooperation of member states against the three of terrorism, separatism and extremism
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
The “Global risk report” is prepared by the:
World Bank
InternationalMonetary Fund
World Economic Forum
United Nation
The practice of Kurki recently banned by the Punjab government refers to:
Stubble burning
Cow Dung burning to produce energy
Attachment of farmers’ land by banks in the event of non-payment of loan
None of the above
Which of the following is the objective of the IBSA Fund?
Alleviate poverty and hunger
Promote global trade
International security
Disaster Management
Consider the following statements:
The Stockholm Convention aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
The Rotterdam Convention imposes a ban on the import of hazardous chemicals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements regarding the Hormuz Peace initiative:
It is an initiative of Oman.
India is the key participant in the initiative.
The Strait of Hormuz connects Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2019:
Solid plastic waste import into the country is allowed only from few developing and least developed countries.
Electrical and electronic assemblies and components manufactured in and exported from India, if found defective can now be imported back into the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following groupings were formed as a result of the Bangkok Declaration?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
East Asia Grouping
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
Which of the following countries border Venezuela?
Brazil
Suriname
Colombia
Guyana
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements regarding European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD):
It was formed to help Eastern European States to build their economies after the Cold War.
No Asian country is a member of EBRD.
It is committed to furthering the development of market-orientated economies and the promotion of private and entrepreneurial initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements about International Finance Corporation (IFC):
It is owned and governed by the member countries of the United Nations.
It advises governments on building infrastructure and partnerships to further support private sector development.
Its aims to increase sustainable agriculture opportunities, improve healthcare and education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Which of the following countries are the members of Mekong-Ganga Cooperation?
Laos
China
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Vietnam
Nepal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 3, 4 and 5 only
1, 2, 4 and 5 only
2, 4, 5 and 6 only
1, 4 and 5 only
Consider the following statements regarding BRICS:
It is an intergovernmental organization consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The concept of BRICS plus aims to expand the group and include the nations of South Korea and Turkey.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the World Food Programme, consider the following statements:
It is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
It is responsible for the World Hunger Map.
It is part of the UN Development Group. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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