MCQs - 2026-05

The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The G7 nations have committed to improving global surveillance, rapid response mechanisms, and equitable access to medical countermeasures.

Amending the UN Charter requires a two-thirds vote in the General Assembly and ratification by two-thirds of member states, including all permanent members of the Security Council.

Critics argue that the UNSC structure is outdated and fails to represent the current global power dynamics.

The G4 nations (Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan) support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UN Security Council.

The policy's core objective is to increase green cover, so converting existing green spaces into commercial complexes would be counterproductive and is unlikely to be promoted by the policy.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is the key ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to urban development, including the National Urban Green Spaces Policy.

The policy aims to significantly increase the green cover in urban areas, enhance biodiversity, and improve the quality of life for city dwellers by creating and maintaining green spaces.

The NSWS aims to onboard all states and UTs, with a target to integrate services from at least 22 states and UTs by the end of the current financial year, further expanding its reach.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the nodal agency responsible for the development and expansion of the National Single Window System.