- The “Nice Ocean Agreements,” recently in the news, are associated with which of the following global initiatives?
Global Plastic Treaty
Paris Agreement
United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)
International Seabed Authority Convention
2. Consider the following with reference to Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016:
1. It completely prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in all occupations and processes.
2. It allows children to help in family enterprises after school hours or during vacations, provided the work is non-hazardous.
3. The Act prohibits the employment of adolescents (14-18 years) in any occupation, including non-hazardous ones.
How many of the above is/are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
3. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Parliamentary Standing Committees:
1. They are permanent committees of Parliament, reconstituted every year.
2. They work in smaller groups allowing detailed scrutiny of bills and policies.
3. Their recommendations are government. are binding on the
Select the answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 & 3
4. Consider the following with reference to International Labour Organization (ILO):
1. The ILO was founded in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I.
2. India is a founding member of the International Labour Organization.
3. The ILO is the only tripartite U.N. agency, bringing together governments, employers, and workers.
4. The ILO’s headquarters is located in New York, United States.
How many of the above is/are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
5. Which of the following correctly describes the G-7’s “Carbis Bay Declaration”?
- A global pact to reduce digital monopolies by 2030
- A commitment to provide 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer nations
- A declaration to phase out fossil fuels in G-7 countries by 2025
- A military alliance against cyberwarfare
6. Consider the following with reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1. The SDGs were adopted in 2015 as part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2. There are a total of 17 SDGs and 169 targets under the framework.
3. SDG 8 focuses on decent work and economic growth, which includes the aim to eliminate child labour by 2025.
4. The SDGs are legally binding on all United Nations member states.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
7. Consider the following statements with reference to Swarm drones
1. They are autonomous or semi-autonomous UAVs that operate in coordinated groups.
2. Swarms are more resilient than traditional drones due to in-built redundancy.
3. Drone swarms are thus used to saturate air defences, gather intelligence, and attack high-value targets.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
8. Consider the following matches
1. Lancet & Shahed – USA
2. LOCUST – Russia
3. Shahed-136 – Israel
4. Drone swarm – China
How many of the above matches is/are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- All four
9. Which of the following statements about the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is/are correct?
1. The Eurasian otter is primarily terrestrial and rarely ventures into water.
2. It is classified as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.
3. Eurasian otters are found in a wide range of habitats across Europe and Asia.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
- 1, 2, and 3
10. Which of the following statements regarding child labor in India is/are correct?
1. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, completely prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in all sectors.
2. India is a signatory to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Neither 1 nor 2
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
