Revision Test 2

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding President’s Address after General election.

1. The President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together after the members have made and subscribed the oath or affirmation.
2. As per the rule, motion of Thanks referring to address is always moved by the Leader of opposition or person appointed by him.
3. So far, no House has adopted Motion of Thanks with amendments.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI).

1. The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence was announced at 2020 G-20 summit.
2. Membership in GPAI is open only to OECD countries.
3. India is one of the founding members of GPAI.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Codex Alimentarius Commission.

1. Codex Alimentarius Commission was set up by World Trade Organization’s Governing Council.
2. Codex food safety standards are part of WTO's Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures that helps in resolving trade disputes.
3. The National Codex Committee in India has been constituted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has joined “Project Nexus”. What is project ‘Nexus’?

. In reference to ‘United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Young Talent Pipeline initiative’ consider the following statements.

1. It aims to engage young talented individuals to become future leaders across environment, pollution, and climate action.
2. Women and individuals from marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply for this initiative.
3. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Chabahar port, consider the following statements:

1. The port is in the Gulf of Oman.
2. Mumbai port in Maharashtra is the closest to the Chabahar port.
3. Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti terminals are part of the Chabahar port.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

In reference to Peoples’ Biodiversity Registers (PBRs), consider the following statements.

1. Biological Diversity Act (2002) mandates development of PBRs at local level.
2. As per the Act, Biodiversity Management Committee constituted by state government prepare the Peoples’ Biodiversity Registers (PBRs).
3. The Register shall contain comprehensive knowledge of local biological resources or any other traditional knowledge associated with them.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. The renaming of states is governed by Article 4 of the Constitution of India.
2. The Bill to change the name of the state can be introduced only after the recommendation of the President.
3. An amendment to Article 368 is required to change the name of the state.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Who are below the members of the Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog?

1. Prime Minister of India
2. Respective Finance Ministers of all the States and Union Territories with legislature
3. Governors of all states and UTs.
4. Chief Ministers of all the States and Union Territories with legislature
5. Lt Governors of UTs

Select the correct code.

What does ‘Great Red Spot’ (GRS) on Jupiter signifies?