Science Quiz 55

1. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology.
2. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water production.
3. Indian Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for India’s Nuclear Programme beside other rare earth 

products.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss international economic and financial issues. 
2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India’s G-20 priorities. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Affordable housing 
2. Mass rapid transport 
3. Health care 
4. Renewable energy 

On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?

Statement-I: According to the United Nations “World Water Development Report, 2022,” India extracts more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater withdrawal each year. 

Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of the world’s population living in its territory. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the ‘Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)’. 
2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. 
3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments. 

How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union. 
2. Makes the countries of the European Union share their infrastructure facilities. 
3. Enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies. 

How many of the above statements are correct? [2023]

1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision. 
2. It traditionally meets in March, June, and September every year. 
3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States. 
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. 
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?