Observed under the theme “Fit for the future, building better together,” this year’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers (29 May) highlights the invaluable contributions military, police and civilian peacekeepers have made over the last seven decades. On this day, we will solve one question.

Consider the following statements.

1. It is for the Security Council to determine when and where a UN peace operation should be deployed.
2. The Security Council can vote to extend, amend or end mission mandates as it deems appropriate.
3. The first UN peacekeeping mission was established in 1948 to monitor the Agreement between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Lithium, consider the following statements:

1. India and Argentina have signed for the first ever lithium exploration and mining project.
2. Lithium reserves were recently found in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan.
3. The lithium Triangle comprises Argentina along with Brazil and Ecuador.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following correctly defines NASA’S PREFIRE Mission?

With reference to the Phage therapy, consider the following statements:

1. It uses bacterial viruses to treat bacterial infections.
2. It treats people suffering from chronic or antibiotic-resistant infections.
3. Phages are living biological entities that do not consist of DNA or RNA.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal.

1. NGT was established during priministership of Rajiv Gandhi.
2. The Chairperson has to a Judge of the Supreme Court of India or Chief Justice of a High Court.
3. The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
4. Any person aggrieved by order of the Tribunal can file an appeal to the Supreme Court.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

As per the provisions mentioned in the Constitution, consider the following statements.

1. An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of President shall be completed before the expiration of the term.
2. The person elected to fill the vacancy of the President shall be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.

Select the correct code.

Consider the following Nations.

1. Turkmenistan
2. Syria
3. Pakistan
4. Afghanistan

Which of the above nations share boundaries with Iran?

Consider the following statements.

1. The Supreme Court should mandatorily report to President if President has asked for an opinion related to public importance.
2. The Constitution has given power to Parliament to increase the number of judges of High Court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Treasury Bills.

1. They are the short- term debt instruments issued by the Government of India.
2. Interest rate is decided by the government only.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

In the context of the cultural history of India, a mudra called “Katakamukha Hasta” has been a favourite of most of the classical dances. Which one of the following statements best describes it?