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The UN Human Rights Council has expressed regret over the United States’ decision not to take part in a key Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of its human rights. We will see one question on UPR.

Consider the following statements.

  1. UPR provides an opportunity for all States to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries.
  2. The reviews are conducted by member states of Human Rights Council.
  3. Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is mandatory for all UN Member States.
  4. The UPR will assess the extent to which States respect their human rights obligations set out in the UN Charter.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

In the context of sustainable agriculture, consider the following statements regarding practices adopted to improve rice cultivation:

  1. Adoption of alternate wetting and drying (AWD) reduces methane emissions by promoting periodic aerobic soil conditions.
  2. Use of biochar in rice fields enhances soil organic carbon and simultaneously suppresses nitrous oxide emissions.
  3. Continuous flooding of paddy fields helps retain soil nutrients and therefore is a recommended climate-smart practice.
  4. Removal of rice straw after harvest instead of in-situ burning can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Litin Onyx (Horaga takanamii), Tibetan Junglequeen (Stichophthalma neumogeni renqingduojiei), and Tibetan Duke (Euthalia zhaxidunzhui) are species of:

Consider the following statements.

  1. Environment Protection Act, 1986 defines environmental harm as a “crime against nature” or Ecocide.
  2. IUCN has adopted motion to recognize ecocide as an international crime.

Select the correct code.

Consider the following pairs. (military exercises: between countries)

  1. MITRA SHAKTI XI – 2025: India and France
  2. Malabar Exercise 2025: India, US and Japan

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. (d)
  • 2. (b)
  • 3. (c)
  • 4. (b)
  • 5. (b)
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