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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 255
Question 96 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
1.Aims to limit the proliferation of missile and other unmanned delivery systems that could be used for chemical or nuclear attacks.
2. It is an informal and voluntary partnership.
3. China, Israel, Pakistan and India are not the members of MTCR
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only | |
1 and 3 only | |
1, 2 and 3 |
The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is a multilateral export control regime.
It is an informal and voluntary partnership among 35 countries to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying above 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.
It aims to limit the proliferation of missile and other unmanned delivery systems that could be used for chemical or nuclear attacks.
India recently became the member of MTCR.
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Question 97 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
1. It is found in central and south Asia
2. In India it is found in Himalayan states of Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
3. The snow leopard is listed as an 'Endangered' species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Which of the following below given codes are correct?
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1 and 2 only | |
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1, 2 and 3 |
Question 98 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- It was launched at COP21, UNFCCC.
- The Alliance aims to achieve a five-fold growth in the installed capacity for geothermal power generation by 2030.
- India is still not a member of the Alliance.
1, 2 | |
2 only | |
1, 3 | |
1, 2, 3 |
Launched at COP21, UNFCCC, the Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA) serves as a platform for dialogue, cooperation and coordinated action between the geothermal industry, policy makers and stakeholders worldwide.
The GGA is a coalition for action to increase the use of geothermal energy, both in power generation and direct use of heat.
The Alliance has an aspirational goal to achieve a five-fold growth in the installed capacity for geothermal power generation and more than two-fold growth in geothermal heating by 2030.
India is a member of the GGA. "
Question 99 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- It is a coalition of agricultural exporting countries.
- It is made up of only developing countries.
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2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Cairns Group made up of developed and developing countries across five continents, the Group is committed to achieving free and fair trade in agriculture that provides real and sustainable benefits for the developing world.
Question 100 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER] |
- It is an autonomous constitutional authority.
- It is responsible for getting conduct the elections of President, Vice President and Municipal Corporations.
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2 only | |
Both 1 and 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies, state legislative Councils, and the offices of the President and Vice President of the country. The Election Commission is not responsible for conducting elections to the Municipal Corporations. Members of the Municipal Corporations are elected by the people directly through elections. Elections to the Municipal Corporations are conducted under the superintendence, direction and control of the State Election Commissions.