MCQs - 2026-09

The session focused on accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing global conflicts.

Philemon Yang of Cameroon served as the President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

The 81st session of the UN General Assembly concluded in September 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to analyze vast amounts of educational data, identify trends, predict outcomes, and provide actionable insights for improving learning processes and administrative efficiency.

The Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) initiative, which was successfully piloted in Gujarat, is being expanded nationally under the Ministry of Education to enhance the monitoring and evaluation of the education system.

The Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) is a data-driven initiative aimed at monitoring and improving the quality of school education across the country by leveraging technology and data analytics to track student progress, teacher performance, and learning outcomes.

A primary argument for 'One Nation, One Election' is the significant reduction in election expenditure for the government and political parties, along with easing the administrative burden and allowing governments to focus on governance rather than being in constant election mode.

Implementing 'One Nation, One Election' would primarily necessitate amendments to Articles 83 (duration of Houses of Parliament), 172 (duration of State Legislatures), and 356 (provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States), among others.

The high-level committee to examine the feasibility of 'One Nation, One Election' was constituted in September 2023 and is headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The committee submitted its report in March 2024.

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