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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Summit of the Future:
1. The summit of the future was first proposed by the UN secretary-general.
2.The Summit aims to accelerate meeting international commitments and address emerging challenges through the Pact for the Future.
3.First Edition of the Summit of the Future was hosted by Saudi Arabia.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>At UN summit, India calls for global shift to sustainable living – The Hindu
Statement 1 is correct—>First proposed by the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres in 2021, ‘Summit of the Future’ is a high-level event, that brings world leaders together to forge an international consensus on providing a better present and safeguarding the future. Statement 2 is correct—>The Summit aims to accelerate meeting international commitments and address emerging challenges through the Pact for the Future. Statement 3 is incorrect—>Summit of the Future was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City from September 22–23, 2024. Additional Information
- The theme of the Summit of the Future is ‘multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow’.
- The world’s leaders signed the Pact for the Future on September 22, 2024, a comprehensive agreement designed to reshape global governance for the twenty-first century at the Summit of the Future held recently.
- The pact includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations.
- The Pact covers a broad range of themes including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance.
- On digital cooperation, the Global Digital Compact outlined a framework for collaboration in the digital space, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) governance. It included commitments to connect all people to the internet, anchor digital cooperation in human rights and govern AI responsibly.
- Furthermore, the Declaration on Future Generations laid out concrete steps to ensure that future generations are considered in decision-making, while also providing increased opportunities for young people to participate in global governance.
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Why this question—>At UN summit, India calls for global shift to sustainable living – The Hindu
Statement 1 is correct—>First proposed by the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres in 2021, ‘Summit of the Future’ is a high-level event, that brings world leaders together to forge an international consensus on providing a better present and safeguarding the future. Statement 2 is correct—>The Summit aims to accelerate meeting international commitments and address emerging challenges through the Pact for the Future. Statement 3 is incorrect—>Summit of the Future was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City from September 22–23, 2024. Additional Information
- The theme of the Summit of the Future is ‘multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow’.
- The world’s leaders signed the Pact for the Future on September 22, 2024, a comprehensive agreement designed to reshape global governance for the twenty-first century at the Summit of the Future held recently.
- The pact includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations.
- The Pact covers a broad range of themes including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance.
- On digital cooperation, the Global Digital Compact outlined a framework for collaboration in the digital space, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) governance. It included commitments to connect all people to the internet, anchor digital cooperation in human rights and govern AI responsibly.
- Furthermore, the Declaration on Future Generations laid out concrete steps to ensure that future generations are considered in decision-making, while also providing increased opportunities for young people to participate in global governance.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to GDP :
1.Goods and services tax (GST) data is one of the dataset that NSO uses in GDP estimation.
2.Base year of the ongoing GDP series is 2012-13.
3.In India economic growth is measured by real GDP.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>On the pitfalls of estimating GDP – The Hindu
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The NSO is considering using the goods and services tax (GST) data to estimate value addition, replacing the currently used Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ MCA-21 database for the Private Corporate Sector (PCS), which accounts for about 38% of GDP Statement 2 is incorrect—>Base year of the ongoing GDP series is 2011-12. Statement 3 is correct—>In India economic growth is measured by real GDP. UPSC PYQ
Q.With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: (2015)
- The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.
- The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only*
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2Incorrect
Why this question—>On the pitfalls of estimating GDP – The Hindu
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The NSO is considering using the goods and services tax (GST) data to estimate value addition, replacing the currently used Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ MCA-21 database for the Private Corporate Sector (PCS), which accounts for about 38% of GDP Statement 2 is incorrect—>Base year of the ongoing GDP series is 2011-12. Statement 3 is correct—>In India economic growth is measured by real GDP. UPSC PYQ
Q.With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: (2015)
- The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.
- The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only*
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Powers of the J&K LG, the Lieutenant Governor shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in his discretion in a matter:
1. which falls outside the purview of the powers conferred on the Legislative Assembly
2. related to All India Services
3. related to Anti Corruption Bureau
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
Why this question—>What powers will the new Jammu and Kashmir Assembly have? | Explained News – The Indian Express
Solution
- The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019 established two union territories: Ladakh, which does not have a legislature, and Jammu and Kashmir, which does.
- — Section 13 of the 2019 Act states that Article 239A of the Constitution (“Creation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories”), which provides for the administration of the UT of Puducherry, shall also apply to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
Powers of the J&K LG
- The 2019 Act also specifies the powers of the J&K LG. Section 53, which deals with the role of the Council of Ministers, states: “The Lieutenant Governor shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in his discretion in a matter:
- which falls outside the purview of the powers conferred on the Legislative Assembly; or
- in which he is required by or under any law to act in his discretion or to exercise any judicial functions; or
- related to All India Services and Anti Corruption Bureau.”
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Why this question—>What powers will the new Jammu and Kashmir Assembly have? | Explained News – The Indian Express
Solution
- The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019 established two union territories: Ladakh, which does not have a legislature, and Jammu and Kashmir, which does.
- — Section 13 of the 2019 Act states that Article 239A of the Constitution (“Creation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories”), which provides for the administration of the UT of Puducherry, shall also apply to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
Powers of the J&K LG
- The 2019 Act also specifies the powers of the J&K LG. Section 53, which deals with the role of the Council of Ministers, states: “The Lieutenant Governor shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in his discretion in a matter:
- which falls outside the purview of the powers conferred on the Legislative Assembly; or
- in which he is required by or under any law to act in his discretion or to exercise any judicial functions; or
- related to All India Services and Anti Corruption Bureau.”
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Chess Olympiad:
1.The Chess Olympiad is an annual chess tournament in which teams representing nations of the world compete.
2.The Chess Olympiad was first held officially in Delhi.
3.India for the first time won gold medals both in the Open and women’s sections at the 45th Chess Olympiad.
4.Gaprindashvili Trophy is awarded to the team with the best overall performance across the open and women’s section.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Chess Olympiad 2024: Indian teams make history, bag gold in both categories – The Hindu
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams representing nations of the world compete. Statement 2 is incorrect—> FIDE organised the first Official Olympiad in 1927 in London. Statement 3 is correct—>India for the first time won gold medals both in the Open and women’s sections at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Statement 4 is correct—>Gaprindashvili Trophy is awarded to the team with the best overall performance across the open and women’s section. Additional Information
- The 1st unofficial Chess Olympiad took place in Paris.
- FIDE organised the first Official Olympiad in 1927 in London.
- FIDE organises the tournament and selects the host nation.
- The Olympiads were occasionally held annually and at irregular intervals until World War II; since 1950 they have been held regularly every two years.
Recently,Indian Chess men’s and women’s teams won the gold medals at the Chess Olympiad held in Budapest.
- Prior to India, only China and the erstwhile Soviet Union had achieved the distinction of winning both men’s and women’s gold medals in the same edition of the Chess Olympiad.
- The Indian men’s team had previously secured two bronze medals, in the 2014 and 2022 editions of the tournament.
- The Indian women’s team had earned a bronze medal in the 2022 edition, which was held in Chennai.
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Why this question—>Chess Olympiad 2024: Indian teams make history, bag gold in both categories – The Hindu
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams representing nations of the world compete. Statement 2 is incorrect—> FIDE organised the first Official Olympiad in 1927 in London. Statement 3 is correct—>India for the first time won gold medals both in the Open and women’s sections at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Statement 4 is correct—>Gaprindashvili Trophy is awarded to the team with the best overall performance across the open and women’s section. Additional Information
- The 1st unofficial Chess Olympiad took place in Paris.
- FIDE organised the first Official Olympiad in 1927 in London.
- FIDE organises the tournament and selects the host nation.
- The Olympiads were occasionally held annually and at irregular intervals until World War II; since 1950 they have been held regularly every two years.
Recently,Indian Chess men’s and women’s teams won the gold medals at the Chess Olympiad held in Budapest.
- Prior to India, only China and the erstwhile Soviet Union had achieved the distinction of winning both men’s and women’s gold medals in the same edition of the Chess Olympiad.
- The Indian men’s team had previously secured two bronze medals, in the 2014 and 2022 editions of the tournament.
- The Indian women’s team had earned a bronze medal in the 2022 edition, which was held in Chennai.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance:
1.Gavi was created in 2000 to improve access to new and underused vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries.
2.It is one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations.
3.Its an initiative of G-20 countries.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Quad launches maritime and health initiatives, adopts strong language on aggression – The Hindu
Statement 1 is correct—>Gavi was created in 2000 to improve access to new and underused vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries. Statement 2 is incorrect—>It is not a specialized agency of the United Nations. Statement 3 is incorrect—>It is not an initiative of G-20 countries.It is a public–private global health partnership with the goal of increasing access to immunization in poor countries. Additional Information
- WHO is one of four permanent members of the GAVI Board and alternate Chair (with UNICEF) of GAVI’s Executive Committee. WHO further supports GAVI’s activities by facilitating vaccine related research and development, standards setting and regulating vaccine quality. It further develops evidence-based policy options to guide vaccine use and maximize country access.
- Gavi facilitates vaccinations in developing countries by working with donor governments, the World Health Organization,UNICEF,the World Bank,the vaccine industry in both industrialized and developing countries, research and technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private philanthropists.
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Why this question—>Quad launches maritime and health initiatives, adopts strong language on aggression – The Hindu
Statement 1 is correct—>Gavi was created in 2000 to improve access to new and underused vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries. Statement 2 is incorrect—>It is not a specialized agency of the United Nations. Statement 3 is incorrect—>It is not an initiative of G-20 countries.It is a public–private global health partnership with the goal of increasing access to immunization in poor countries. Additional Information
- WHO is one of four permanent members of the GAVI Board and alternate Chair (with UNICEF) of GAVI’s Executive Committee. WHO further supports GAVI’s activities by facilitating vaccine related research and development, standards setting and regulating vaccine quality. It further develops evidence-based policy options to guide vaccine use and maximize country access.
- Gavi facilitates vaccinations in developing countries by working with donor governments, the World Health Organization,UNICEF,the World Bank,the vaccine industry in both industrialized and developing countries, research and technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private philanthropists.