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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- The Paris Agreement under UNFCCC is a legally binding international treaty on climate change.
- The Conference of the Parties (COP) meets bi-annually to assess progress in dealing with climate change.
- Reduction of the carbon intensity of the economy by 45 per cent by 2030 over 2005 levels is one of the commitments under India’s NDC
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It was adopted by 196 Parties at COP 21 in Paris, on 12 December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.
Its supreme decision-making body, the Conference of the Parties (COP), meets annually to assess progress in dealing with climate change. Reduction of the carbon intensity of the economy by 45 per cent by 2030, over 2005 levels is one of the commitments made by India at COP 26. India presented the following five nectar elements (Panchamrit) of India’s climate action: Reach 500 GW Non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030. Reduction of total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now to 2030. Reduction of the carbon intensity of the economy by 45 per cent by 2030, over 2005 levels. Achieving the target of net zero emissions by 2070. Context: India is on the verge of achieving her clean energy targets under INDC
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It was adopted by 196 Parties at COP 21 in Paris, on 12 December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.
Its supreme decision-making body, the Conference of the Parties (COP), meets annually to assess progress in dealing with climate change. Reduction of the carbon intensity of the economy by 45 per cent by 2030, over 2005 levels is one of the commitments made by India at COP 26. India presented the following five nectar elements (Panchamrit) of India’s climate action: Reach 500 GW Non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030. Reduction of total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now to 2030. Reduction of the carbon intensity of the economy by 45 per cent by 2030, over 2005 levels. Achieving the target of net zero emissions by 2070. Context: India is on the verge of achieving her clean energy targets under INDC
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Many people with HPV don’t develop any symptoms but can still infect others through sexual contact
- Cervavac is the country’s first indigenously developed vaccine against HPV
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Many people with HPV don’t develop any symptoms but can still infect others through sexual contact. Symptoms may include warts on the genitals or surrounding skin. There’s no cure for the virus and warts may go away on their own. Treatment focuses on removing the warts. A vaccine that prevents the HPV strains most likely to cause genital warts and cervical cancer is recommended for boys and girls. The Pune-based Serum Institute has indigenously developed the country’s first vaccine against HPV. Cervavac is India’s first quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) vaccine. Although, two vaccines licensed globally are available in India — a quadrivalent vaccine (Gardasil, from Merck) and a bivalent vaccine (Cervarix, from GlaxoSmithKline). Context: Drugs Controller General Of India granted market authorization to manufacture CERVAVAC.
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Many people with HPV don’t develop any symptoms but can still infect others through sexual contact. Symptoms may include warts on the genitals or surrounding skin. There’s no cure for the virus and warts may go away on their own. Treatment focuses on removing the warts. A vaccine that prevents the HPV strains most likely to cause genital warts and cervical cancer is recommended for boys and girls. The Pune-based Serum Institute has indigenously developed the country’s first vaccine against HPV. Cervavac is India’s first quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) vaccine. Although, two vaccines licensed globally are available in India — a quadrivalent vaccine (Gardasil, from Merck) and a bivalent vaccine (Cervarix, from GlaxoSmithKline). Context: Drugs Controller General Of India granted market authorization to manufacture CERVAVAC.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with ‘Paracel Islands’, frequently seen in the news
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Solution(b)
The Paracel Islands is a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea. The archipelago is approximately equidistant from the coastlines of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Vietnam; and approximately one-third of the way from central Vietnam to the northern Philippines. It is disputed between China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Philippines.
Context – There was an incident involving a US destroyer with the Chinese forces in the Paracel Islands.
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Solution(b)
The Paracel Islands is a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea. The archipelago is approximately equidistant from the coastlines of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Vietnam; and approximately one-third of the way from central Vietnam to the northern Philippines. It is disputed between China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Philippines.
Context – There was an incident involving a US destroyer with the Chinese forces in the Paracel Islands.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Global Gender Gap Index’, consider the following statements
- It is a report released by World Economic Forum
- Only Finland, Norway and Sweden have achieved gender parity according to the report
- India ranks highest in the ‘Educational Attainment’ sub-index relative to her ranking
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Global Gender Gap Index is released by the World Economic Forum. Although no country achieved full gender parity, the top 10 economies closed at least 80% of their gender gaps, with Iceland (90.8%) leading the global ranking. Iceland is followed by Finland (86%, 2nd), Norway (84.5%, 3rd) Educational Attainment sub-index includes metrics such as literacy rate and the enrolment rates in primary, secondary and tertiary education. Here India ranks 107th out of 146. Political Empowerment sub-index includes metrics such as the percentage of women in Parliament, the percentage of women in ministerial positions etc. Of all the sub-indices, this is where India ranks the highest (48th out of 146). Context – The report for the year 2022 was released recently.
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The Global Gender Gap Index is released by the World Economic Forum. Although no country achieved full gender parity, the top 10 economies closed at least 80% of their gender gaps, with Iceland (90.8%) leading the global ranking. Iceland is followed by Finland (86%, 2nd), Norway (84.5%, 3rd) Educational Attainment sub-index includes metrics such as literacy rate and the enrolment rates in primary, secondary and tertiary education. Here India ranks 107th out of 146. Political Empowerment sub-index includes metrics such as the percentage of women in Parliament, the percentage of women in ministerial positions etc. Of all the sub-indices, this is where India ranks the highest (48th out of 146). Context – The report for the year 2022 was released recently.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Security Council’
- It is a statutory agency tasked with advising the Prime Minister’s office on matters of national security
- The Union Ministers for Defence, Home, Finance and External Affairs are members of NSC
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The National Security Council (NSC) of India is an executive government agency tasked with advising the Prime Minister’s Office on matters of national security and strategic interest. It was established by the former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 19 November 1998, with Brajesh Mishra as the first National Security Advisor. Prior to the formation of the NSC, these activities were overseen by the Principal Secretary to the preceding Prime Minister. Besides the National Security Advisor (NSA), the Deputy National Security Advisors, the Ministers of Defence, External Affairs, Home, Finance of the Government of India, and the Vice Chairman of the NITI Aayog are members of the National Security Council. Context – India’s NSCS Hosted meeting of BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The National Security Council (NSC) of India is an executive government agency tasked with advising the Prime Minister’s Office on matters of national security and strategic interest. It was established by the former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 19 November 1998, with Brajesh Mishra as the first National Security Advisor. Prior to the formation of the NSC, these activities were overseen by the Principal Secretary to the preceding Prime Minister. Besides the National Security Advisor (NSA), the Deputy National Security Advisors, the Ministers of Defence, External Affairs, Home, Finance of the Government of India, and the Vice Chairman of the NITI Aayog are members of the National Security Council. Context – India’s NSCS Hosted meeting of BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security
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