Q1) With reference to Global Hunger Index 2024, consider the following statements:
1. In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) of 2024, India has been placed in the 105th position, categorising it as “alarming” in terms of hunger analysis.
2. The top three countries worst affected by global hunger crises are Somalia (Africa), Yemen (Asia) and Chad (Africa).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q2) Consider the following statements regarding the Moonlight programme:
1. The programme was initiated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the International Astronautical Congress.
2. It aims to establish a network of approximately five lunar satellites to enable precise autonomous landings and high-speed communication on the Moon.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q3) With reference to Citizenship in India, consider the following statements:
1. Article 11 of the Constitution gives Parliament the power to “to make any provision with respect to the acquisition and termination of citizenship and all other matters relating to citizenship”.
2. Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 provides that anyone who entered and resided in Assam after January 1, 1966 but before March 24, 1971 who has been “detected to be a foreigner” would have the opportunity to register themselves according to rules made by the Central government.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q4) It describes the increasing practice of companies or countries making questionable or unverified claims about their activities, products, or services being environmentally or climate-friendly.
Identify the term referred above:
(a) Greenshifting
(b) Bluewashing
(c) Greenhushing
(d) Greenwashing
Q5) With reference to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), consider the following statements:
1. The Convention on Biological Diversity is an outcome of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit
2. The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was held at Cali, Colombia.
3. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is based in Nairobi.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answers :
1. Ans: B(In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) of 2024, India has been placed in the 105th position, categorising it as “Serious” in terms of hunger analysis).
2. Ans: A(The European Space Agency (ESA) launched its Moonlight (LCNS) programme during the International Astronautical Congress.)
3. Ans: C (Both 1 and 2)
4. Ans: D (Greenwashing)
5. Ans: B (The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is based in Montreal, Canada)
