Consider the following statements.

1. MSP was first introduced for crops in 1975-76.

2. The major objectives are to support the farmers from distress sales and to procure food grains for public distribution.

3. Jowar and Bajra are examples of Kharif crops.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Observed under the theme “The Future of Peacekeeping”, International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2025 will be on 29 May. We will solve one question on this.

Consider the following statements.

1. It is for the Security Council to determine when and where a UN peace operation should be deployed.
2. UN Peacekeepers can be military, police and civilians.
3. UN peacekeeping operations are deployed with the consent of the main parties to the conflict.
4. As per the mandate, UN peacekeeping operation should only use force as a measure of last resort.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following.

1. Turkey is bordered by Black Sea and Mediterranean.
2. Caspian Sea borders Turkey from North.

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Consider the following statements.

1. Banu Mushtaq selected for international bookers’ prize for her work ‘Hear Lamp’.
2. Her work reflects the patriarchal struggles of Indian women.
3. The prize money divided equally between author and translator.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. As per the Act, Director of Enforcement (ED) is appointed for three years from the date on which he assumes office.
2. Central Government appoints ED on the recommendations of committee headed by Prime Minister.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are benefits of hydroponic farming?

1. Growers have total control over climate temperature, humidity, rainfall etc.
2. Water is not used in hydroponic farming.
3. Plants grow slow and nutrient uptake for the plants is low.

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In reference to International Criminal Court (ICC), consider the following statements.

1. ICC does not have its own police force or enforcement body.
2. ICC is not a United Nations organization.
3. Both the Prosecutor and the Defence have the right to appeal on the verdict of ICC.
4. India is signatory to the treaty that established the International Criminal Court.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

In reference to ‘United Nations Charter,’ consider the following statements.

1. India signed UN Charter in 1951.
2. The charter has been amended 11 times since it came to force in 1945.
3. Amendments to UN charter has to be ratified by two thirds of the Members of the United Nations, including all the permanent members of the Security Council.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. Dead zones occur when a body of water gets too many nutrients, such as phosphorus and nitrogen.
2. Dead zones are often located near inhabited coastlines.
3. The largest dead zone in the world lies in the Arabian Sea.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

How Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme can benefit small and marginal farmers?

1. A subsidy is provided to start a solar power plant and sell the electricity generated to the grid.
2. To incentivize farmers to shift from electric/ diesel pumps to solar pumps.

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