29 Apr, 2024

1. Indulekha paintings, the famous work is associated with which of the following legendary painters?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG):

  1. The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) was set up in 2014 by the Government of India as an apex–level autonomous institution under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
  2. It focuses on good governance, social accountability, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), among other sectors.
  3. It also works as a think tank.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

3. With reference to ‘Green Taxonomy’ consider the following statements:

  1. Green taxonomy is a system that aims to determine whether an investment is sustainable or not.
  2. It is crafted by governments, regulators, and stakeholders with a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions and fostering sustainable development.
  3. Green taxonomy helps prevent greenwashing, a deceptive practice wherein investments are portrayed as environmentally friendly when they may not be.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Recently, the Ministry of Mines organized a summit to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and drive innovation in the field of critical mineral beneficiation and processing in New Delhi. In this context, consider the following statements regarding critical minerals:

  1. Critical minerals are metallic or non-metallic elements that play a crucial role in various industries, including technology, manufacturing, defense, and renewable energy.
  2. They can not be used in common products like stainless steel and electronics.
  3. Antimony, Beryllium, Cobalt, and Vanadium are a few examples of critical minerals.
  4. Chile is the world's leading exporter of critical minerals.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)’:

  1. The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) is a representative body of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) from across the world.
  2. It ensures the compliance of individual National Human Rights Institutions to the Paris Principles.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?