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MCQs - 2026-05

881.
Which institution is responsible for setting the repo rate in India?
A Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
B Ministry of Finance
C Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D NITI Aayog
882.
What is the current repo rate maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amidst global uncertainties?
A 6.0%
B 6.25%
C 6.5%
D 6.75%
883.
What is a significant potential outcome of sustained international pressure from global leaders urging an immediate ceasefire in a conflict?
A Guaranteed immediate cessation of hostilities
B Increased military aid to one side
C Opening of diplomatic channels for negotiation and peace talks
D Complete withdrawal of all international observers
884.
Which international legal framework often underpins the calls by global leaders for a ceasefire and protection of civilians in conflict zones?
A World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements
B Geneva Conventions
C Kyoto Protocol
D Paris Agreement
885.
The collective call by global leaders for an immediate ceasefire in a conflict zone primarily aims to achieve what?
A To escalate military intervention
B To impose new trade tariffs
C To facilitate humanitarian aid and de-escalate violence
D To support one specific warring faction
886.
When the UN Security Council convenes on an escalating conflict, its primary objective regarding the immediate situation is often to pass resolutions calling for what?
A Imposing economic sanctions on all parties
B Establishing a new international tribunal
C A ceasefire and humanitarian aid
D Redrawing international borders
887.
How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, each possessing veto power over substantive resolutions concerning international peace and security?
A 5
B 10
C 15
D 7
888.
Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security, often convening on escalating conflicts like in the Middle East?
A UN General Assembly
B UN Security Council
C International Court of Justice
D UN Economic and Social Council
889.
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?
A Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
B Ministry of Panchayati Raj
C Ministry of Rural Development
D Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
890.
What is the primary focus of PMGSY-III, which was launched in 2019?
A Connecting new habitations in urban areas
B Consolidation of 1,25,000 km of existing Through Routes and Major Rural Links
C Building international highways
D Providing internet connectivity to villages