The primary purposes of the United Nations as outlined in its Charter include:

1. Establishing international trade regulations
2. Maintaining international peace and security
3. Developing friendly relations among nations
4. Achieving international cooperation in solving international problems

Which of the above is/are correct?

The COLOURS initiative (COmmunities, Local OUtcomes, and Regional Science) was recently seen in the news to support the implementation of:

Experts recommend the Coral Triangle be classified as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area to provide it with special protection from harmful maritime activities.

How many of the following countries is/are part of coral triangle?

1. Australia
2. Fiji Islands
3. Philippines
4. Papua New Guinea
5. Solomon Islands
6. Timor-Leste.

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NITI Aayog has recently raised questions about the necessity of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) installations in India’s thermal power plants (TPP).

1. Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems are a part of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in India.
2. The primary byproduct of Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) is gypsum.

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The ‘term’ “Unity and Integrity” of India can be seen in which part of Indian Constitution?

In the context of Indian Polity, consider the following statements regarding Tenth Schedule.

1. A person shall be disqualified for being a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative council of a state, if he is so disqualified under the Tenth schedule.
2. The purpose which the Tenth Schedule seeks to achieve were explained in Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu and Others case.
3. Tenth schedule was passed during priministership of Rajiv Gandhi.

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Consider the following statements.

1. Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
2. The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker can preside but cannot vote while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.

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Consider the following statements.

1. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established under National Food Security Act, 2013.
2. The Government of India announces the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) as per the recommendation of FCI.

Which of the above statements above is/are incorrect?

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As per the rules, Compensatory Afforestation Fund set up under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 can be used for:

1. pest and disease control in forest
2. soil and moisture conservation work in the forest
3. Compensatory afforestation
4. assisted natural regeneration
5. artificial regeneration
6. forest fire prevention and control ope­­rations

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Consider the following India states.

1. Nagaland
2. Meghalaya
3. Goa

Arrange the above states in order of number of states they share boundaries with, in ascending order?