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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF)
- The mission of GCTF is to reduce the vulnerability of people to terrorism worldwide
- India is not a member of GCTF
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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The mission of GCTF is to reduce the vulnerability of people to terrorism worldwide by preventing, combating and prosecuting terrorist acts and countering investment and recruitment to terrorist outfits.
GCTF is an international forum consisting of 29 countries and the European Union. India is a member of GCTF
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The mission of GCTF is to reduce the vulnerability of people to terrorism worldwide by preventing, combating and prosecuting terrorist acts and countering investment and recruitment to terrorist outfits.
GCTF is an international forum consisting of 29 countries and the European Union. India is a member of GCTF
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Swadhar Greh Scheme:
- This scheme aims to rehabilitate women in distress
- This scheme is launched by ministry of home affairs
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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The scheme was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to rehabilitate women in distress. Under the scheme funds are released to the implementing agencies, mostly NGOs.
Beneficiaries under the Scheme are-
- Widows
- Survivors of Natural Disasters
- Prisoners released from jails
- Victims of sexual and domestic violence.
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The scheme was launched in 2007 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to rehabilitate women in distress. Under the scheme funds are released to the implementing agencies, mostly NGOs.
Beneficiaries under the Scheme are-
- Widows
- Survivors of Natural Disasters
- Prisoners released from jails
- Victims of sexual and domestic violence.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- India celebrates 2019 as the National Year of Millets to raise awareness about these small seeded, hardy, nutritious and drought-resistant grains.
- India is the largest producer of millets in the world.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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India celebrated 2018 as the National Year of Millets to raise awareness about these small seeded, hardy, nutritious and drought-resistant grains.
India is the largest producer of millets in the world. Millets belong to the Gramineae/Poaceae family of monocotyledon flowering plants known as grasses. These can be used as food as well as fodder.
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India celebrated 2018 as the National Year of Millets to raise awareness about these small seeded, hardy, nutritious and drought-resistant grains.
India is the largest producer of millets in the world. Millets belong to the Gramineae/Poaceae family of monocotyledon flowering plants known as grasses. These can be used as food as well as fodder.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to UNHCR
- UNHRC is a specialized agency of the UN to protect and promote Human Rights across the world.
- It was set up in 2006
- India never become a member of UNHCR
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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UNHRC is a specialized agency of the UN to protect and promote Human Rights across the world. It was set up in 2006, in the place of UN Commission on Human Rights. Recently, UN General Assembly elected India to the UNHRC with the highest number of votes.
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UNHRC is a specialized agency of the UN to protect and promote Human Rights across the world. It was set up in 2006, in the place of UN Commission on Human Rights. Recently, UN General Assembly elected India to the UNHRC with the highest number of votes.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Space Station (ISS)
- The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station, a habitable artificial satellite, in low Earth orbit.
- ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station, a habitable artificial satellite, in low Earth orbit. It orbits Earth at an average altitude of approximately 250 miles. It is a highly fortified space object and has shields to buffer against space debris. ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory.
NASA has criticised India’s anti-satellite missile test. ASAT has endangered the International Space Station (ISS) and led to the creation of nearly 400 pieces of orbital debris.
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The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station, a habitable artificial satellite, in low Earth orbit. It orbits Earth at an average altitude of approximately 250 miles. It is a highly fortified space object and has shields to buffer against space debris. ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory.
NASA has criticised India’s anti-satellite missile test. ASAT has endangered the International Space Station (ISS) and led to the creation of nearly 400 pieces of orbital debris.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regards to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation:
- APEC was established in 1989 as an intergovernmental forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies.
- India become member of APEC in 2015
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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APEC was established in 1989 as an intergovernmental forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies.
In 1997 APEC membership was restricted by a moratorium for 10 years, which was extended further till 2010. However, currently there is no moratorium on membership.
India is not a member of APEC but was added as an observer state during the APEC summit 2011.
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APEC was established in 1989 as an intergovernmental forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies.
In 1997 APEC membership was restricted by a moratorium for 10 years, which was extended further till 2010. However, currently there is no moratorium on membership.
India is not a member of APEC but was added as an observer state during the APEC summit 2011.
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