IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of 17th BRICS Summit:

  1. It was the first BRICS Summit attended by all newly inducted members including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
  2. The summit was held under the chairmanship of South Africa.
  3. The Rio Declaration issued during the summit focused on expanding the BRICS Currency Basket and creating an independent payment system.

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Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The P5 countries were granted permanent membership and veto power at the establishment of the United Nations in 1945.

Statement 2: The P5 countries are the largest contributors to the United Nations budget.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:3

Consider the following with reference to the World Trade Organization (WTO):

  1. The WTO was established in 1995 as a successor to GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).
  2. The WTO primarily deals with the regulation of trade in goods, services, and intellectual property.
  3. The WTO has a dispute settlement mechanism that is binding on its member countries.

How many of the above is/are not  correct?


Ques:4

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office:


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to e G-7 Summit:

  1. The G-7 was originally formed in the 1970s to address economic issues among the world’s largest advanced economies.
  2. The G-7 includes members like the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
  3. Russia is a permanent member of the G-7.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements with respect to Fatty acids

  1. All oils mainly contain three types of fatty acids.
  2. MUFA and PUFA are the good fatty acids while saturated fatty acids (SFAs) are the bad fatty acids.
  3. Consumption of oils with high SFAs increases the levels of good cholesterol.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements with reference to Saturated Fatty Acids (SFAs)

  1. Coconut oil and ghee have the highest SFA content.
  2. Mustard, safflower, and sunflower have the lowest SFA content.
  3. The addition of hydrogen atoms into oils converts liquid oil to semi-solid, and increases their shelf-life.

How many of the the above statements is/are correct?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements with respect to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards

Statement I: ESG goals are a set of standards focusing on governance, ethical conduct, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.

Statement II: ESG focuses only on financial performance and profit maximisation.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

 


Ques:9

Consider the following statements with reference to National Critical Mineral Mission

  1. The Mission was launched in 2025.
  2. India, Australia, Japan, and the United States have jointly launched the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative.
  3. India is a part of the  Minerals Security Partnership (MSP).

Which of the statements given above are correct?


Ques:10

Consider the following statements with reference to BRICS Multilateral Guarantee Mechanism (BMG)

  1. It is introduced in BRICS 2025 by the New Development Bank (NDB).
  2. This initiative aims to mobilise private capital for infrastructure, climate resilience, and sustainable development projects across member nations.
  3. India will  host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2027.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?