06-10-2021 MCQs Test

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Conference on Disarmament (CD):

1. The Conference meets annually in three separate sessions in Geneva.
2. 65 countries are its members.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. What is Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB)?

1. It is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
2. It aims to strengthen developing countries’ auditing capacity and multinationals’ compliance worldwide.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

3. What is the Antarctic Treaty?

1. It was signed by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-58.
2. Currently, it has 54 parties.
3. India became a member of this treaty in 1983.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

4. What is North Eastern Council (NEC)?

5. World Animal Day 2021 is observed on:

6. What is Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)?

7. Consider the following statements:

1. Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, every offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable.
2. The judge has an option to award the Death penalty for certain offences after a previous conviction.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements:

1. Killing any animal in a manner required by the religion of any community is not an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
2. Prohibiting the slaughter of cows falls under the Fundamental Duty, not Directive Principles of State Policy of India.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

9. Consider the following statements:

1. Exercise Milan is a multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy.
2. It is a biennial event held in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

10. Consider the following statements:

1. The Nobel Prize in Physiology Medicine 2021 was awarded to David Julius only.
2. This award is given for discoveries on receptors for temperature and touch.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?