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Consider the following statements regarding I-Familia, seen recently in news:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (c)
I-Familia is a global database launched by Interpol to identify missing persons through family DNA. It will help the police to solve cases in member countries.
Interpol applies cutting-edge scientific research and uses the DNA of relatives to identify missing persons or unidentified human remains around the world.
DNA kinship matching is used mostly in cases where a direct sample of the missing person is not available.
Article Link: Global database to identify missing persons launched
Solution (c)
I-Familia is a global database launched by Interpol to identify missing persons through family DNA. It will help the police to solve cases in member countries.
Interpol applies cutting-edge scientific research and uses the DNA of relatives to identify missing persons or unidentified human remains around the world.
DNA kinship matching is used mostly in cases where a direct sample of the missing person is not available.
Article Link: Global database to identify missing persons launched
In June 2020, Devika Bridge was inaugurated in Udhampur on River Devika. Devika River is the tributary of:
Solution (c)
Devika river originates from the hilly Suddha Mahadev temple in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir and flows down towards western Punjab (now in Pakistan) where it merges with the Ravi river. The river holds religious significance as it is revered by Hindus as the sister of river Ganga.
The river holds religious significance as it is revered by Hindus as the sister of river Ganga.
In June 2020, Devika Bridge was inaugurated in Udhampur. Apart from taking care of traffic congestion, the Devika Bridge was also meant to help smooth passage of Army convoys and vehicles.
Article Link: Devika Project of Udhampur in J&K is a matter of faith and suggestions from all parties are welcome
Solution (c)
Devika river originates from the hilly Suddha Mahadev temple in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir and flows down towards western Punjab (now in Pakistan) where it merges with the Ravi river. The river holds religious significance as it is revered by Hindus as the sister of river Ganga.
The river holds religious significance as it is revered by Hindus as the sister of river Ganga.
In June 2020, Devika Bridge was inaugurated in Udhampur. Apart from taking care of traffic congestion, the Devika Bridge was also meant to help smooth passage of Army convoys and vehicles.
Article Link: Devika Project of Udhampur in J&K is a matter of faith and suggestions from all parties are welcome
Consider the following statements regarding Global Compact initiative:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (b)
UN Global Compact initiative is a non binding pact to encourage businesses and firms worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation.
It was launched in 2000.
It is a principle based framework for businesses, stating ten principles in the area of human rights, labour, environment and anti- corruption.
Under this the companies are brought together with UN agencies, labour groups and civil society.
Article Link: NTPC joins UN’s CEO Water mandate; to step up work on water conservation with reduce, reuse and recycle
Solution (b)
UN Global Compact initiative is a non binding pact to encourage businesses and firms worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation.
It was launched in 2000.
It is a principle based framework for businesses, stating ten principles in the area of human rights, labour, environment and anti- corruption.
Under this the companies are brought together with UN agencies, labour groups and civil society.
Article Link: NTPC joins UN’s CEO Water mandate; to step up work on water conservation with reduce, reuse and recycle
Consider the following statements regarding Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, seen recently in news:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (c)
It is an international organization established by the Chemical Weapons Convention, 1997 to implement and enforce the terms of the non-proliferation treaty, which prohibits the use, stockpiling, or transfer of chemical weapons by signatory states.
By the 2001 Relationship Agreement between the OPCW and the United Nations, the OPCW reports on its inspections and other activities to the UN through the office of the Secretary General.
The organisation was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize “for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons”.
India’s Comptroller and Auditor General is the external auditor for this organization for a three year term starting 2021.
Article Link: Syria has likely used chemical weapons 17 times: International chemical weapons watchdog
Solution (c)
It is an international organization established by the Chemical Weapons Convention, 1997 to implement and enforce the terms of the non-proliferation treaty, which prohibits the use, stockpiling, or transfer of chemical weapons by signatory states.
By the 2001 Relationship Agreement between the OPCW and the United Nations, the OPCW reports on its inspections and other activities to the UN through the office of the Secretary General.
The organisation was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize “for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons”.
India’s Comptroller and Auditor General is the external auditor for this organization for a three year term starting 2021.
Article Link: Syria has likely used chemical weapons 17 times: International chemical weapons watchdog
What is Project P 75 (I), seen often in news:
Solution (d)
Project P 75 (I) envisages indigenous construction of six conventional submarines equipped with the state-of-the-art air-independent propulsion system at an estimated cost of Rs 43,000 crore. This is one of the largest Make in India projects.
Article Link: Defence Ministry clears deal for 6 submarines
Solution (d)
Project P 75 (I) envisages indigenous construction of six conventional submarines equipped with the state-of-the-art air-independent propulsion system at an estimated cost of Rs 43,000 crore. This is one of the largest Make in India projects.
Article Link: Defence Ministry clears deal for 6 submarines
