Who among the following has been the first person to deliver his speech in Hindi at U.N.O.?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee is the first Indian to deliver a speech in Hindi at United Nations Assembly. He delivered the speech on 4 October, 1977 as Foreign Minister. During the 69th opening ceremony of United Nations on 27th September, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his speech in Hindi. By doing this, he became the second Prime Minister, and third Indian leader to do so. It is noteworthy that in the Year 1988, P.V. Narashima Rao (the then Foreign Minister) addressed the United Nations session in Hindi.
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Consider the following statements: Statement-I:In India, prisons are managed by State governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to- day administration of prisons.Statement- II:In India, prisons are governed by the Prison Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provisional Governments.Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
The Prisons Act of 1894 is among the earliest legislations concerning the regulation of prisons in India.
Statement 1 (Correct): Prisons are listed as a State subject under List II of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This means that state governments hold the primary authority and responsibility for amending and implementing laws, rules, and regulations related to prison administration.
Therefore, it is accurate to state that prisons are administered by state governments, each following their own set of rules and guidelines.
Statement 2 (Correct): The responsibility for managing and overseeing prisons lies entirely with the state governments, and this is governed by the Prisons Act, 1894, along with the respective State Prison Manuals. This clearly indicates that the Act placed the subject of prison administration under the control of the Provincial (now State) governments, which is why state governments have the authority to create their own rules and procedures for managing prisons.
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13
Which one of the following is not basic element of the citizen charter?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Provision for the inspection of the agency's work
The nine basic element of the Citizen charter are-
Set standards of service.
Be open and provide full information.
Consult and involve.
Encourage access and the promotion of choice.
Treat all fairly.
Put things right when they go wrong.
Use resources effectively.
Innovate and improve.
Work with other provide.
Hence option (4) is correct answer.
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14
According to United Nations Charter which of the following statements is NOT true regarding exercise of veto power in the Security Council?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Any member of Security Council may use Veto Power to stop a resolution going to be passed with a majority.
In Security Council, there are five permanent members (United States, France, China, Britain, and Russia) who are authorized to exercise veto power to withhold any resolution going to be passed with a majority. Only the permanent members have veto power.
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15
Consider the following statements :
‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.
‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city.
‘Right to the City’ means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
1 and 2
The emerging agenda is strongly centered on the Habitat III (of UN- Habitat) policy theme of the "Right to the City and Cities for All". The sociologist Henri Lefebvre proposed the "Right to the City" in 1968. David Harvey developed the concept in the new millennium as a means to reshape urbanization by enhancing or extending access to human rights. Statement 1 is correct. The Right ToThe City is defined as the right of all inhabitants present and future, to occupy, use and produce just, inclusive and sustainable cities, defined as a common good essential to the quality of life. The right to the city further implies responsibilities on governments and people to claim, defend, and promote this right. The city as a common good. The right to the city does not mean the guarantee of any of public service are facility to the unauthorized colonies in a city. Hence, statement 2 is correct and 3 is incorrect.
Right to the city = spatially just resource distribution + political agency+ social, economic and cultural diversity
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Consider the following statements :
The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air'.
The UNCAC is the ever first legally binding global anti-corruption instrument.
A highlight of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) is the inclusion of a specific chapter aimed at returning assets to their rightful owners from whom they had been taken illicitly.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its member States to assist in the implementation of both UNCAC and UNTOC.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
2 and 4 only
The protocol against the smuggling of migrants by land, sea and air, it comes under the United Nations Convention against Transnational organized Crime (UNTOC). Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. The United Nations Convention against corruption (UNCAC) is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. Hence, statement 2 is correct. Returning Assets to their rightful owners from whom they had been taken illicitly, is included under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. Hence option 3 is incorrect. The United Nations office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its member states to assists in the implementation of both conventions UNCAC and UNTOC. Hence option 4 is correct. So, the correct answer is option (c).
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17
What does the wheel on the ‘Indian National Flag’ symbolize?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Justice
The wheel on a white strip of National Flag having 24 spokes is adopted from Ashok Chakra which is a depiction of Dharmachakra represented with 24 spokes. It symbolizes the wheel of Law. So, Justice is the correct Answer.
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Which is the national aquatic animal of India?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Ganges River dolphin
The Gangetic Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. It represents the purity of the river Ganga as it can only survive in pure and fresh water. The Ministry of Environment and Forests notified the Ganges River Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal on 18th May 2010.
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National Heritage Animal of India is
Correct Answer:
(B)
Elephant
The elephant was declared the National Heritage Animal of India in 2010. World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12. India is home to the second-highest number of elephants used for tourism in Asia.
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National Calendar of India is
Correct Answer:
(D)
Saka Calendar
The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days was adopted from 22 March 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for the following official purposes: Gazette of India.