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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Permanent Forum of People of African Descent.
- It was established by UN General Assembly.
- It serves as a platform for improving the safety and quality of life of people of African descent and their full inclusion in the societies where they live.
- It provides expert advice and recommendations to the Human Rights Council on addressing racism against people of African descent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent to provide expert advice on addressing the challenges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance.
The resolution adopted by consensus by the 193-member world body also calls for the forum to serve as “a platform for improving the safety and quality of life and livelihoods of people of African descent” and their full inclusion in the societies where they live.
The assembly called the global fight against racism “a matter of priority for the international community.” The Permanent Forum of People of African Descent was given a series of mandates. They include helping to ensure “the full political, economic and social inclusion of people of African descent,” and providing expert advice and recommendations on addressing racism to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council, the General Assembly’s main committees and UN agencies.
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Solution: d)
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent to provide expert advice on addressing the challenges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance.
The resolution adopted by consensus by the 193-member world body also calls for the forum to serve as “a platform for improving the safety and quality of life and livelihoods of people of African descent” and their full inclusion in the societies where they live.
The assembly called the global fight against racism “a matter of priority for the international community.” The Permanent Forum of People of African Descent was given a series of mandates. They include helping to ensure “the full political, economic and social inclusion of people of African descent,” and providing expert advice and recommendations on addressing racism to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council, the General Assembly’s main committees and UN agencies.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Trans Fats.
- Trans fats are produced both naturally and artificially.
- Repeated use and heating of oil at high temperature can increase the trans-fat content.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has restricted the permissible amount of Trans Fats in food products to 5 per cent from 2022.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has restricted the permissible amount of industrial Trans Fatty Acid (TFA) in food products to 2 per cent from 2022. India would thus be achieving the WHO target a year in advance.
In mid-2016, the trans fat content limit was halved from 10% to 5%, and in December 2020, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) capped it to 3% by 2021.
These fats are largely produced artificially but a small amount also occurs naturally.
Even when the fat/oil contains less than 2% trans fat, repeated use at high temperature can increase the trans fat content.
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Solution: b)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has restricted the permissible amount of industrial Trans Fatty Acid (TFA) in food products to 2 per cent from 2022. India would thus be achieving the WHO target a year in advance.
In mid-2016, the trans fat content limit was halved from 10% to 5%, and in December 2020, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) capped it to 3% by 2021.
These fats are largely produced artificially but a small amount also occurs naturally.
Even when the fat/oil contains less than 2% trans fat, repeated use at high temperature can increase the trans fat content.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) program.
- It is a scheme to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various S&T programs in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories.
- It is launched by Union Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
POWER- Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research.
- It is a scheme to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various S&T programs in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories.
- Launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a Statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
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Solution: a)
POWER- Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research.
- It is a scheme to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various S&T programs in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories.
- Launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a Statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Central Asian countries do not border China?
- Kazakhstan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Kyrgyzstan
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
Incorrect
Solution: b)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsKeezhadi, Korkai and Sivagalai, the archaeological sites recently seen in news are located in
