What is the name of the new long-term collective quantified goal for climate finance, expected to be established by 2025, which is a key agenda item in discussions leading up to COP31?
A Global Stocktake (GST)
B Adaptation Fund (AF)
C Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)
D New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)
Answer: D
The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance is intended to replace or succeed the $100 billion goal from 2025 onwards. Discussions on its scope, scale, and structure are central to international climate negotiations, including those leading up to COP31.
162.
Ahead of COP31 in 2026, major developed nations reaffirmed their commitment to which initial annual climate finance goal for developing countries, originally set for 2020?
A $50 billion
B $100 billion
C $200 billion
D $500 billion
Answer: B
Developed nations committed to jointly mobilize $100 billion per year by 2020 for climate action in developing countries. While often not fully met on time, this goal remains a benchmark, and its fulfillment and future targets are key discussion points ahead of COP31.
163.
One of the most contentious aspects of UN Security Council reform, which India and many other nations seek to address, is related to the use and potential reform of:
A The veto power held by the P5 members.
B The budget allocation for peacekeeping missions.
C The process of electing the Secretary-General.
D The number of annual General Assembly sessions.
Answer: A
The veto power exercised by the five permanent members (P5) is widely seen as anachronistic and undemocratic, often paralyzing the Council's ability to act. Reforming or abolishing it is a key demand of many nations, including India, seeking a more equitable and effective Security Council.
164.
Which group of nations, including India, collectively advocates for the expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories of the UN Security Council, reflecting the contemporary geopolitical realities?
A G7
B BRICS
C G4
D Quad
Answer: C
The G4 group comprises India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan. These four countries mutually support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UN Security Council and advocate for its expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories.
165.
What is the primary objective of India's long-standing push for comprehensive reforms in the UN Security Council?
A To secure a permanent membership with veto power.
B To abolish the veto power for all existing permanent members.
C To increase the number of non-permanent members only.
D To reduce the total number of Security Council members.
Answer: A
India's primary objective in pushing for UNSC reforms is to gain a permanent seat, ideally with veto power, to reflect its growing global stature and influence. This is a core demand of the G4 nations.
166.
The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign is designed to be implemented in a phased manner. What is the primary goal of its phased approach?
A To gradually increase the budget allocation for healthcare services.
B To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of service delivery at each stage.
C To allow time for the development of new healthcare technologies.
D To focus on urban areas first and then expand to rural areas.
Answer: B
A phased implementation allows for better planning, execution, and importantly, continuous monitoring and evaluation of the campaign's progress and impact, ensuring that services reach the intended beneficiaries effectively.
167.
Which of the following components is NOT typically associated with the 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign's approach to comprehensive healthcare delivery?
A Ayushman Apni Swasthya Apne Dwar (Ayushman your health your door)
B Ayushman Gram Panchayat (Ayushman Village Panchayat)
C Ayushman Sabha (Ayushman Village Assembly)
D Ayushman Digital Health Record (Ayushman Digital Health Record)
Answer: D
The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign focuses on community outreach and service delivery through components like Ayushman Apni Swasthya Apne Dwar, Ayushman Gram Panchayat, and Ayushman Sabha. While digital health records are crucial for healthcare, they are not a direct operational component of this specific campaign's outreach strategy.
168.
The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aims to achieve which of the following objectives?
A To provide universal access to Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) for all citizens.
B To ensure saturation of all Ayushman Bharat-eligible beneficiaries and healthcare services at the last mile.
C To promote telemedicine services in rural and remote areas.
D To increase the number of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) across the country.
Answer: B
The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign is a comprehensive, mission-mode campaign to ensure that all services and entitlements under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) reach all intended beneficiaries, especially at the last mile.
169.
The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, often promotes India as a film shooting destination at international platforms. Which of the following is a key objective of this joint promotion by 2026?
A To increase the export of Indian films to international markets.
B To attract foreign film productions to shoot in India, showcasing its diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.
C To regulate the content of films produced in India.
D To provide financial aid to struggling Indian filmmakers.
Answer: B
A primary objective of promoting India as a film shooting destination at international forums is to attract foreign filmmakers. This not only brings in foreign investment but also showcases India's diverse geographical beauty and rich cultural heritage to a global audience, thereby boosting film tourism.
170.
Beyond the central government, which level of government in India has been actively introducing specific policies and incentives to attract film productions and boost film tourism within their respective regions by 2026?
A Municipal Corporations.
B District Administrations.
C State Governments.
D Village Panchayats.
Answer: C
Several State Governments in India (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir) have formulated their own film policies, offering subsidies, tax incentives, and streamlined permissions to attract filmmakers, which in turn promotes tourism to the shooting locations within their states.
