MCQs 2026

The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks in exchange for government securities. It is a crucial tool for controlling the money supply and influencing interest rates in the economy.

Maintaining the repo rate amidst inflation concerns signals that the RBI is prioritizing inflation control. It aims to keep borrowing costs stable, thereby moderating demand and inflationary pressures, rather than stimulating further growth which could exacerbate inflation.

The term 'threat multiplier' signifies that climate change impacts do not create problems in a vacuum but rather amplify existing vulnerabilities and tensions within and between states, potentially leading to instability and conflict.

The UNFCCC is the international treaty that sets the framework for global climate action, including organizing COPs (Conferences of the Parties) where nations negotiate climate agreements.

Discussions at the UN Security Council often highlight that climate change can exacerbate resource scarcity (like water and food) and lead to mass migrations, which in turn can fuel instability and conflict, thus impacting international peace.

While Sustainable Development Goals are important, the primary focus of the 2026 G7 Summit, as highlighted in its concluding statements, was on immediate economic stability and global security concerns like inflation, sanctions coordination, and cybersecurity.

The 2026 G7 Summit emphasized strengthening global supply chain resilience as a critical component of economic stability and security.

Italy hosted the G7 Summit in 2026. The summit's agenda prominently featured discussions on economic stability and global security challenges.

The e-Courts Project aims to computerize the Indian judiciary, enabling efficient case management, electronic filing, online access to case status, and digital record-keeping to expedite the judicial process.

Inadequate judicial infrastructure, frequent adjournments, and vacancies in judicial posts are significant contributors to case pendency. Public Interest Litigations (PILs), while crucial for social justice, generally add to the court's caseload rather than reducing overall pendency.