Recently, The USA Decided To Support India’s Membership In Multilateral Export Control Regimes Called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the Difference between them?
Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multilateral export control regimes called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the difference between them? 1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting countries to minimise the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar- […]
With Reference To A Grouping of Countries Known as BRICS, Consider the Following Statements:
With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements: 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. 2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?(2014) a) 1 only b) 2 only […]
Which of the Following Organizations Brings Out The Publication Known as ‘World Economic Outlook’?
Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook’?(2014) a) The International Monetary Fund b) The United Nations Development Programme c) The World Economic Forum d) The World Bank Answer: A World Economic Outlook is published by The International Monetary Fund
Consider The Following Pairs: International agreement/set-upSubject
Consider the following pairs: International agreement/set-up Subject 1. Alma-Ata Declaration Healthcare of the people 2. Hague Convention Biological and chemical weapons 3. Talanoa Dialogue Global climate change 4. Under2 Coalition Child rights Which of the pairs given […]
In Which One Of The Following Groups Are All The Four Countries Members of G20 ?
In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20 ?(2020) a) Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey b) Australia, Canada, Malaysia and New Zealand c) Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam d) Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea Answer: A
With Reference To Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), Which Of The Following Statements is/are Correct ?
With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1.Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited. 2.They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and services. 3.They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment. Select the correct answer using the code given […]
Current Affairs Quiz 17 May 2022
Ramgarh Vishdhari – India’s 52nd Tiger Reserve
Context: Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is now notified as a tiger reserve after a nod by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Ramgarh Vishdhari TR About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Project Tiger Project Tiger Reserves of India About […]
How Sikkim Became a Part of India
Context: It was on May 16, 1975 that Sikkim became 22nd state of the Union of India. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance (Federalism) Dimensions of the Article: Attacks during Namgyal Rule British Expansion Scenario after 1947 1974 Elections Decision to join India Attacks during Namgyal Rule Beginning with Phuntsog Namgyal, the […]
Report Flags Risk of Fortified Rice
Context A report has flagged issues due to threats posed to anaemic persons over iron over-nutrition created by rice fortification. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the report What are the risks highlighted? What is rice fortification? Need of rice fortification What are the standards for fortification? […]