10th December 2024

Explanation - The CND is the principal policy-making body for drug-related matters and is headquartered in Vienna. The CND was established by a resolution of ECOSOC, not the UN General Assembly, in 1946. The CND is a functional commission of ECOSOC and acts as a Governing Body of UNODC. The CND decides on the scope of control of substances under the 1961, 1971, and 1988 drug control conventions.

Explanation - All statements are correct. The rising forex reserves give a lot of comfort to the government and the Reserve Bank of India in managing India’s external and internal financial issues at a time when the economic growth is set to contract by 1.5 per cent in 2020-21. It’s a big cushion in the event of any crisis on the economic front and enough to cover the import bill of the country for a year. The rising reserves have also helped the rupee to strengthen against the dollar. The foreign exchange reserves to GDP ratio is around 15 per cent.
Reserves will provide a level of confidence to markets that a country can meet its external obligations, demonstrate the backing of domestic currency by external assets, assist the government in meeting its foreign exchange needs and external debt obligations and maintain a reserve for national disasters or emergencies.

Explanation: The Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal is developed to promote self-reliance in governance training by serving as a comprehensive repository of best practices in governance and policy implementation, aligning with various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Explanation: The Voronezh radar system is designed as a critical component of Russia’s early warning and missile defense infrastructure, capable of identifying and tracking a range of threats, including ballistic missiles and aircraft, over distances of up to 8,000 kilometers.

Explanation - The Golan Heights is indeed a strategically important plateau located at the border of Israel and Syria, providing significant military advantages due to its elevation. Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967. The United Nations has not recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights; the international community generally considers it occupied Syrian territory.

Explanation: The eligibility criteria for the Vice President as per Article 66(3) specifically state that the individual must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and must qualify to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha. Options a), c), and d) do not accurately reflect these requirements.