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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘United Nations Human Rights Council’
- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an inter-governmental organization whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world
- “Special procedures” is the general name given to the mechanisms established by the Human Rights Council
Select the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an inter-governmental organization whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. “Special procedures” is the general name given to the mechanisms established by the Human Rights Council to gather expert observations and advice on human rights issues in all parts of the world. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/un-human-rights-chief-flags-setback-to-post-war-accountability-in-sri-lanka/article65089921.ece
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an inter-governmental organization whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. “Special procedures” is the general name given to the mechanisms established by the Human Rights Council to gather expert observations and advice on human rights issues in all parts of the world. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/un-human-rights-chief-flags-setback-to-post-war-accountability-in-sri-lanka/article65089921.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following events
- Establishment of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
- Nationalization of Suez Canal
- Sino-Indian war
- Antarctic treaty was opened for signature
Arrange the following in chronological order
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 On 26 July 1956, Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal Company, which prior to that was owned primarily by British and French shareholders. The Antarctic treaty was opened for signature on December 1, 1959, and officially entered into force on June 23, 1961. Drawing on the principles agreed at the Bandung Conference in 1955, the Non-Aligned Movement was established in 1961 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia through an initiative of the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah and Indonesian President Sukarno The Sino-Indian War between China and India occurred in October–November 1962. A disputed Himalayan border was the main cause of the war. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-ukraine-war-india-and-a-stand-of-non-alignment/article65156505.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 Event 4 On 26 July 1956, Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal Company, which prior to that was owned primarily by British and French shareholders. The Antarctic treaty was opened for signature on December 1, 1959, and officially entered into force on June 23, 1961. Drawing on the principles agreed at the Bandung Conference in 1955, the Non-Aligned Movement was established in 1961 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia through an initiative of the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah and Indonesian President Sukarno The Sino-Indian War between China and India occurred in October–November 1962. A disputed Himalayan border was the main cause of the war. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-ukraine-war-india-and-a-stand-of-non-alignment/article65156505.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Participatory-notes, consider the following statements
- It is an instrument issued by a registered foreign institutional investor (FII) to an overseas investor
- P-notes are jointly regulated by RBI and SEBI
- These notes are a unique Indian invention started by SEBI to enable foreign corporates and high networth investors enter the Indian market
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct A participatory note, commonly known as a P-note or PN, is an instrument issued by a registered foreign institutional investor (FII) to an overseas investor who wishes to invest in Indian stock markets without registering themselves with the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) SEBI has no jurisdiction over participatory note trading. Although foreign institutional investors must register with the Indian regulatory board, the participatory notes trading among foreign institutional investors are not recorded. Officials fear this practice may lead to the P-Notes being used for money laundering or other illegal activity. P-notes are a unique Indian invention started in 2000 by SEBI to enable foreign corporates and high net worth investors enter the Indian market without having to go through the process of registering as Foreign Institutional Investor (FII). Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/investments-through-p-notes-decline-to-87989-crore-in-january/article65144765.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct A participatory note, commonly known as a P-note or PN, is an instrument issued by a registered foreign institutional investor (FII) to an overseas investor who wishes to invest in Indian stock markets without registering themselves with the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) SEBI has no jurisdiction over participatory note trading. Although foreign institutional investors must register with the Indian regulatory board, the participatory notes trading among foreign institutional investors are not recorded. Officials fear this practice may lead to the P-Notes being used for money laundering or other illegal activity. P-notes are a unique Indian invention started in 2000 by SEBI to enable foreign corporates and high net worth investors enter the Indian market without having to go through the process of registering as Foreign Institutional Investor (FII). Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/investments-through-p-notes-decline-to-87989-crore-in-january/article65144765.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Sagar Parikrama’ recently seen in news is
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Solution(d)
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is organising this journey as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’ Starting from Gujarat, ‘Sagar Parikrama’ is proposed to be conducted in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders as a spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1802149
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Solution(d)
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is organising this journey as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’ Starting from Gujarat, ‘Sagar Parikrama’ is proposed to be conducted in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders as a spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1802149
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Explosive Substances Act of 1908’
- It extends to the whole of India and applies to citizens outside India
- No Court shall proceed to the trial of any person for an offence against this Act except with the consent of the investigative agency
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Explosive Substances Act, 1908 extends to the whole of India and also applies to citizens outside of India No Court shall proceed to the trial of any person for an offence against this Act except with the consent of the Central Government Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/bastars-wheels-of-justice-grind-exceedingly-slow/article65156574.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Explosive Substances Act, 1908 extends to the whole of India and also applies to citizens outside of India No Court shall proceed to the trial of any person for an offence against this Act except with the consent of the Central Government Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/bastars-wheels-of-justice-grind-exceedingly-slow/article65156574.ece
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