QUIZ 33

1-Consider the following statements:

1. Kyoto Protocol is an internationally binding agreement to reduce Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions .
2. The Paris Agreement (2015) will replace the Kyoto Protocol in 2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are CORRECT?

A-1 only

B-2 only

C-Both 1 and 2

D-None

Explanation

• The Kyoto Protocol is an international binding agreement to reduce Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The Paris Agreement (2015) will replace the Kyoto Protocol in 2020. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Hence, option C is the correct answer.

 

2-Recently in news INSTEX, refers to:

AA commodity swap mechanism recently adopted by the United States (US).

BA trade mechanism established by some European countries to circumvent US sanctions against trade with Iran.

CA mechanism on exchange of goods and services recently adopted by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

DIndia’s new scheme to support barter trade among small industries.

 

Explanation

• A trade mechanism ‘Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX)’was established by France, Germany and the United Kingdom in January 2019 to allow European entities to maintain trade with Iran.
• The mechanism has been designed to circumvent U.S. sanctions against trade with Iranby avoiding the use of the dollar.
• The mechanism allows Iran to sell oil and import other products or services in exchange. Hence, option B is correct.

 

3-Consider the following statements:

1. The elected and nominated members of Rajya Sabha are given equal time to speak in the House.
2. The seats in Rajya Sabha are allotted on the basis of the population of that particular state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A-1 only

B-2 only

C-Both 1 and 2

D-Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

• The members of Rajya Sabha are given time to speak according to the strength of their party in the House. Thus, elected and nominated members get variable time to speak in the House. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The seats in Rajya Sabha are allotted on the basis of the population of that particular state. In turn, the number of representatives varies from state to state. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

 

4-Dyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary is located in

A-Uttar Pradesh

B-Uttarakhand

C-Maharashtra

D-Bihar

Explanation

• The Dnyanganga Sanctuary is situated in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

 

5- Which of the following countries of Europe are landlocked ?

1) Serbia
2) Italy
3) Hungary
4) Austria
5) France

A-1,2& 3 only
B- 2,3 & 5 only
C-1,3 & 4 only
D- all of the above

Explanation

Answer (c)