06 Apr, 2024

1. Consider the following statements about the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), where India abstained on a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, involving Israel:

  1. The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UN human rights system made up of 47 States elected by the UN General Assembly and responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.
  2. The council members serve for a term of five years and are eligible for re-election after two consecutive terms.
  3. The headquarters of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is in New York, USA.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. ‘Rakhigarhi’ which is one of the five known biggest townships of the Harappan civilization on the Indian subcontinent is situated in the state of?

3. With reference to ‘Hydroponic Farming’ consider the following statements:

  1. A Hydroponic System is a system of growing crops without soil, often called soilless farming.
  2. This method utilizes nutrient-rich water circulated through pipes or channels, directly nourishing plant roots for optimal growth.
  3. Hydroponics recirculates and reuses water, significantly reducing water consumption compared to traditional soil-based farming.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which stated that India continued to lead in dope offenders among countries in 2022 with 127 cases of banned substance use:

  1. WADA's primary role is to develop, harmonize, and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.
  2. The headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency is located in Washington, D.C. USA.
  3. There is no such Anti-Doping Agency in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding 'Green Hydrogen,' which India is aggressively pushing for adoption in its transportation sector:

  1. Green hydrogen is a form of hydrogen gas produced through a process called electrolysis, where water (H2O) is split into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) using electricity.
  2. Unlike conventional methods of hydrogen production, green hydrogen production is considered environmentally friendly because it doesn't generate carbon dioxide emissions.
  3. The production of green hydrogen is also very cheap compared to other forms of hydrogen production.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?