UPSC General Knowledge & Sports GK

31. Consider the following statements regarding the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG):

  1. It was constituted in response to Project Smiling Buddha.
  2. It is also referred to as the London Club.
  3. Its guidelines are binding on member countries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

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32. Consider the following statements regarding the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide:

  1. It does not cover crimes that take place in times of peace.
  2. It was the first human rights treaty adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 9 December 1948.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Neither 1 nor 2
[D] Only 2

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33. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA):

  1. It supports the relief and human development of Palestinian and Syrian refugees.
  2. It defines Palestinian and Syrian refugees as persons whose normal place of residence was Palestine during the period 1 June 1946 to 15 May 1948, and who lost both home and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 conflict.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Neither 1 nor 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Both 1 and 2

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34. Which of the following are valid arguments in favour of reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

  1. The Security Council no longer represents contemporary political realities.
  2. Its decisions reflect only Western values and interests and are dominated by a few powers.
  3. It lacks equitable representation.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

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

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35. Consider the following groupings related to international organizations:

  1. SAARC
  2. ASEAN
  3. G-8
  4. G-20
  5. BRICS

Which of the above is / are groupings of which India is a member?

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

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36. Consider the following pairs of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in news and their respective countries:

  1. Heron – Israel
  2. Predator – United States
  3. Golden Eagle – France
  4. Gaza – Saudi Arabia

Which of the above is / are correct pairs?

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

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37. Which of the following countries is/are a member of Commonwealth War Graves Commission?

  1. USA
  2. Australia
  3. India
  4. Japan

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

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38. Which of the following are included among the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. Responsible consumption and production
  2. Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. Preservation of Global Heritage

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

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

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39. Consider the following statements with respect to Diplomatic immunity and Consular Immunity:

  1. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations provides legal basis for diplomatic immunity
  2. Vienna Convention on Consular Access forms the basis for consular immunity
  3. India is party to both of these conventions

Which of the above is / are correct?

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

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40. Consider the following statements with respect to the issue of child soldiers:

  1. Recruitment of child soldiers is considered a war crime under the Rome Statute.
  2. The Child Soldier Recruitment List is published annually by the United Nations.
  3. Pakistan is one of the countries listed as recruiting child soldiers.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

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

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