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In 2025, the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) marks 20 years. We will learn about this Commission.

Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Peacebuilding Commission.

  1. PBC is an intergovernmental advisory body that supports peace efforts in conflict-affected countries.
  2. It is composed of Member States elected from the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council.
  3. PBC developed its own rules of procedure and working methods and shall act in all matters on the basis of consensus of its members.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

The UN report “Shifting Paradigms: United to Deliver” aims to:

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Consider the following statements regarding Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ).

  1. The Advisory Committee is a subsidiary organ of the General Assembly.
  2. The Committee examines the financial arrangements of specialized agencies on behalf of the General Assembly.
  3. Presently, India is a member of the Committee.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

  1. Universal Postal Union (UPU) is a specialised agency of the United Nations for cooperation among postal sector stakeholders.
  2. India is a member of Council of Administration (CA) of the UPU responsible for policy, regulatory and governance matters.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs (recent developments: country)

  1. The South Pacific Island nation celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence from Australia and signed defence treaty with Australia to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.: Papua New Guinea
  2. Approved world's first single-dose vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia: China

Select the correct code.

Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach. 

The Answers are as below :

  • 1. (c)
  • 2. (d)
  • 3. (d)
  • 4. (c)
  • 5. (a)
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