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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Organization of Migration’
- International Organization of Migration was established as a United Nations agency post World War – 2
- All the members of United Nations are members of IOM
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations agency that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers. The IOM was established in 1951 as the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) to help resettle people displaced by World War II. It became a United Nations agency in 2016 As of 2021, the International Organization for Migration has 174 member states and 8 observer states. All the members of United Nations are not members of IOM. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/foreigners-who-fled-ukraine-team-up-to-help-others-escape/article65198406.ece
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Solution(d)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations agency that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers. The IOM was established in 1951 as the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) to help resettle people displaced by World War II. It became a United Nations agency in 2016 As of 2021, the International Organization for Migration has 174 member states and 8 observer states. All the members of United Nations are not members of IOM. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/foreigners-who-fled-ukraine-team-up-to-help-others-escape/article65198406.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- The BrahMos is a medium-range Ramjet Supersonic Cruise Missile
- It is the world’s fastest Anti-Ship Cruise Missile currently in operation
- Currently, India and Russia are the only users of this missile
Select the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The BrahMos (designated PJ-10) is a medium-range Ramjet Supersonic Cruise Missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft or land. It is notably one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world It is the world’s fastest Anti-Ship Cruise Missile currently in operation Currently, India is the only user of this missile. Philippines has signed an agreement to acquire the missile for its Navy and Army. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1803212
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The BrahMos (designated PJ-10) is a medium-range Ramjet Supersonic Cruise Missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft or land. It is notably one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world It is the world’s fastest Anti-Ship Cruise Missile currently in operation Currently, India is the only user of this missile. Philippines has signed an agreement to acquire the missile for its Navy and Army. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1803212
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Geneva Conventions’ seen in news recently are related to
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Solution(c)
The Geneva Conventions are four treaties, and three additional protocols, that establish international legal standards for humanitarian treatment in war. The Geneva Conventions extensively define the basic rights of wartime prisoners (civilians and military personnel), established protections for the wounded and sick, and provided protections for the civilians in and around a war-zone; moreover, the Geneva Convention also defines the rights and protections afforded to non-combatants.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/quadrilateral-queasiness-the-hindu-editorial-on-indias-stance-in-russia-ukraine-crisis/article65198277.ece
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Solution(c)
The Geneva Conventions are four treaties, and three additional protocols, that establish international legal standards for humanitarian treatment in war. The Geneva Conventions extensively define the basic rights of wartime prisoners (civilians and military personnel), established protections for the wounded and sick, and provided protections for the civilians in and around a war-zone; moreover, the Geneva Convention also defines the rights and protections afforded to non-combatants.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/quadrilateral-queasiness-the-hindu-editorial-on-indias-stance-in-russia-ukraine-crisis/article65198277.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs
Country: Bordering sea
- Croatia: Adriatic sea
- Romania: Baltic sea
- Germany: Black sea
Which of the following pairs given above have been appropriately matched
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Higher inflation leads to higher purchasing power leading to increase in demand
- Stagflation is a condition when inflation is stagnant but demand is low
- Private consumer demand is the biggest driver of growth in India
Select the correct statement/s given above
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Stagflation is a portmanteau of stagnant growth and persistently high inflation. Stagflation is a condition where an economy experiences the worst of both worlds — the growth rate is largely stagnant (along with rising unemployment) and inflation is not only high but persistently so Higher inflation would decrease the purchasing power, thus bringing down the overall demand Private consumer demand is the biggest driver of growth in India. Such aggregate demand — the monetary sum of all the soaps, phones, cars, refrigerators, holidays etc. that we all spend on in our personal capacity — accounts for more than 55% of India’s total GDP Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/oil-prices-rise-stagflation-india-russia-ukraine-war-7804516/
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Stagflation is a portmanteau of stagnant growth and persistently high inflation. Stagflation is a condition where an economy experiences the worst of both worlds — the growth rate is largely stagnant (along with rising unemployment) and inflation is not only high but persistently so Higher inflation would decrease the purchasing power, thus bringing down the overall demand Private consumer demand is the biggest driver of growth in India. Such aggregate demand — the monetary sum of all the soaps, phones, cars, refrigerators, holidays etc. that we all spend on in our personal capacity — accounts for more than 55% of India’s total GDP Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/oil-prices-rise-stagflation-india-russia-ukraine-war-7804516/
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