Stay Tuned with Daily Current Affairs Newspaper Quiz for UPSC 2026
Question 1
International Relations | International Organisations | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of UNFCCC:
1. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was established in 1990.
2. The UNFCCC relies on the scientific assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) 2 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 2
Environment | International Solar Alliance | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following statements in context of International Solar Alliance:
1. It currently has 112 member nations.
2. USA was one of the member nations of the ISA.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Environment | Conservation | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following:
1. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve portrays the confluence of Afro-tropical and Indo-Malayan biotic zones of the world.
2. The Gadgil report was globally submitted in 2008.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
International Relations | International Organisations | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs:
1. It was formed in 1948.
2. Headquarters of UNDESA is in Vienna.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
- The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) was established in 1948 (evolving from earlier UN bodies) and is headquartered in New York City, at the UN Headquarters; it supports the UN’s development pillar, working on sustainable development, social, and economic issues globally.
