Consider the following statements.

1. The Champions of the Earth award is the UN’s highest environmental honor for their outstanding leadership to protect planet.
2. Madhav Gadgil has been recently recognized as Champion for his seminal work in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region in India.

Select the correct code.

Which of the following is/are the objectives of the Mission Vatsalya Scheme?

Consider the following statements.

1. Human Rights Day is observed every year to commemorate the day for the day of adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
2. The UDHR was adopted in 1948, following World War II, to affirm the global commitment to human rights and dignity.

Select the correct code.

With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?

1. MPLAD Scheme was announced during priministership of Rajiv Gandhi.
2. District Authority shall mandatorily maintain inspection registers for works carried out for trusts and societies.
3. MPLADS funds can be used for rehabilitation and reconstruction works in areas affected by natural “calamity of severe nature” declared by the Government of India.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to the cantonment board, consider the following statements:

1. Presently, cantonments are notified as per the Cantonments Act, 2006.
2. Cantonments are areas which comprise of both military and civil population.
3. The Board has equal representation of the elected and nominated members.
4. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With respect to National Human Rights Commission of India, consider the following statements.

1. As per the Act, the Commission is not authorized to investigate complaints against armed forces.
2. Chairperson of the Commission is the person who has been Chief justice or judge of Supreme Court.
3. The financial expenditure of Commission is approved by the Parliament annually.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

In reference to ‘appointment of additional judges in the High Court’, consider the following statements.

1. No person appointed as an additional Judge of a High Court shall hold office after attaining the age of sixty-two years.
2. The President can appoint additional judges of a high court for a temporary period not exceeding two years.
3. Additional judge is appointed by the Chief Justice of High Court.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following.

1. National Tiger Conservation Authority.
2. Animal Welfare Board of India
3. National Board of Wildlife

Which of the above consists of Union Minister of Environment as Chairman?

Consider the following statements regarding International Energy Agency.

1. It was born with the 1973-1974 oil crisis with a broad mandate on energy security and energy policy co-operation.
2. Crude oil and/or product reserves equivalent to 90 days of the previous year’s net imports is an important criterion to become member of IEA.
3. India is a member of IEA.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

What are the ‘major’ objectives of National Food Security Act, 2013?

1. To provide adequate quantity of food to people to lead life with dignity
2. To provide free quality food to people.
3. To provide subsidies to farmers growing crops.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?