MCQs - 2026-05

The WHO's primary role in such a situation is to coordinate global health efforts, provide technical guidance to member states, monitor the spread of the disease, and facilitate information sharing to enable a coordinated international response.

High inflation means that money buys less than it did before, leading to an erosion of purchasing power for consumers. It also creates uncertainty for businesses regarding future costs and revenues, often discouraging investment.

The IMF has consistently highlighted persistent high inflation, leading central banks to implement tighter monetary policies (e.g., interest rate hikes), as a major factor dampening global economic growth.

The IMF's primary mission is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system, which includes promoting global monetary cooperation, securing financial stability, facilitating international trade, promoting high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reducing poverty around the world.

The current conflict in Sudan is primarily a power struggle and armed confrontation between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti).

The primary responsibility of the UN Security Council, as outlined in the UN Charter, is the maintenance of international peace and security. This includes addressing conflicts, authorizing peacekeeping missions, and imposing sanctions.

The ongoing crisis in Sudan is primarily characterized by a severe humanitarian crisis and armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to widespread displacement and suffering.

RSETIs are managed by banks with active support from the Government of India and State Governments to provide dedicated training and handholding for rural self-employment.

The government has increased the target for the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme to 3 crore women, aiming to enable them to earn at least Rs 1 lakh per year through various livelihood activities.

DDU-GKY is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), tasked with the dual objectives of adding diversity to the incomes of rural poor families and catering to the career aspirations of rural youth.