Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 25, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):

  1. It assesses the science related to climate change under the United Nations.
  2. It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988.
  3. It prepares comprehensive Assessment Reports on climate change.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3

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2. Consider the following statements regarding the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961):

  1. The Convention codifies the custom of diplomatic immunity between States.
  2. The Convention has been signed and ratified by all United Nations member countries.
  3. The Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act, 1972 extends to the whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] Only 1 is correct

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3. Consider the following statements regarding the National Chambal Sanctuary:

  1. It is situated at the trijunction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
  2. The Sanctuary’s fauna is mainly threatened by invasive species, pollution, and climate change.
  3. It is the breeding site of Indian Skimmer.
  4. The sanctuary is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  5. It is listed as an ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Area’ and is also a Ramsar site.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1, 2, 4 & 5
[C] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
[D] Only 1, 3 & 4

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