The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report on antibiotic resistance. In this context, consider the following statements about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): AMR occurs when germs like bacteria, viruses, and fungi evolve to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. Antibiotic resistance is a broader category that includes resistance to drugs for viruses and fungi. … Read more
With regard to Vanilla cultivation, consider the following statements: It is a high-value spice crop that belongs to the orchid family. It requires a warm and humid tropical climate with well-distributed rainfall. India is one of the world’s largest producers and a net exporter of vanilla. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is a critical life-saving treatment. In this context, which of the following is correct?
With reference to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025, consider the following statements: The index is released annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI). The MPI is calculated based on three dimensions: Health, Education, and Living Standards, which are measured using ten indicators. According … Read more
Consider the following statements regarding the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) and its standards: The CAC was established jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Codex standards are legally binding on national food legislation of member countries. The Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement of the WTO recognizes Codex … Read more
With reference to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, consider the following: The Act defines a transgender person as someone whose gender identity does not align with the gender assigned at birth. It provides for a right to self-perceived gender identity, which is certified by a District Magistrate. The Supreme Court’s NALSA Judgment … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been increasing its gold reserves. Which of the following are the primary reasons for this strategy? To diversify its foreign currency assets and reduce dependency on the US dollar. To act as a hedge against inflation and protect the purchasing power of its reserves. To earn high interest … Read more
The ‘We Rise’ initiative, recently launched by NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), has which of the following objectives?
The UIDAI has launched the SITAA scheme to combat emerging security threats. What does SITAA stand for?
India was recently elected as Co-Chair of a regional committee under which UN intergovernmental body that coordinates global geospatial data?