India-Led ‘Group of Friends’ Initiative (GOF) aims to:

In reference to International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), consider the following statements.

1. It is dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems.
2. The institute, headquartered in New Delhi, India.
3. India is partnered with IRRI through the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
4. National Rice Research Institute is in Cuttack, Odisha.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs (disputed territory: between countries)

1. Essequibo region: Brazil and Argentina
2. Katchatheevu Island: India and Sril Lanka

Select the correct code.

In reference to new rules allowing transfer of ‘captive’ elephants, consider the following statements.

1. The new rules explicitly prohibited the trade in wildlife including both wild and captive elephants.
2. If elephant being transferred from say, Assam to Gujarat, it would need permissions from the Chief Wildlife Wardens of every State that the elephant would pass through.

Select the correct code.

Consider the following statements regarding UN Commission on the Status of Women.

1. It is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
2. It is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
3. Presently, India is a member of the Commission.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs.

1. Soon after Independence, the University Education Commission was set up under the Chairmanship of Dr. S Radhakrishnan to report on Indian university education.
2. University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body.
3. Lord Macaulay in his minutes of 1835 advocated to encourage indigenous education and regional language.

How many of the above pairs is/are correct?

Consider the following.

1. A bill introduced to alter the boundaries of the state.
2. Introduction of Money Bills
3. A bill introduced by States to impose restrictions on the goods imported from other states

How many of the above Bills need prior sanctions/recommendations of the President before introduction into Parliament?

With respect to Child Welfare Committee in India, consider the following statements.

1. A Child Welfare Committee is an autonomous institution in India formed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, or POCSO Act.
2. As per the demand by states, Central Government shall constitute SWC in every district.
3. The District Magistrate shall conduct a quarterly review of the Committee.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With respect to the regulation of the State Emblem of India, consider the following statements.

1. No person shall use the emblem for the purpose of any trade, business, calling or profession.
2. As pe the Act, Parliament is only empowered to regulate the use of emblem.
3. On 26.01.1950, the State Emblem was adopted as a symbol and seal of the newly formed Republic of India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following places form border only with China, but not India?

1. Bangladesh
2. Myanmar
3. Thailand
4. Cambodia

Select the correct code.