181: The Security council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of
(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 5 years
Explanation:
Security Council is the executive body of UN which is responsible for maintaining internatioinal peace in the world. Its session
can be summoned at 24 hours notice and it functions almost continuously. The council consists of 15 members - 5 permanent (U.S.A., U.K., Russia, France and China) and 10 non-permanent members which are elected for a term of 2 years by the General Assembly.
182: In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest Foreign Direct Investment inflows into India?
(a) Chemicals other than fertilisers
(b) Services sector
(c) Food processing
(d) Telecommunication
Explanation:
In the last one decade, Telecommunication sector (12.9%) jhas attracted the highest Foreign Direct Investment inflows into India. Services : 8.3%, Chemical and Fertilizers : 6.7%, Food processing : 4%.
183: In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'Ice Cube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news:
1. It is the world's largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.
2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter.
3. It is buried deep in the ice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
184: Consider the following statements :
1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
185: As per India's National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following years is it our longterm objective to achieve population stabilization ?
(a) 2025
(b) 2055
(c) 2045
(d) 2035
Explanation:
The immediate objective of the NPP 2000 is to address the unmet needs for contraception, health care infrastructure, and health personnel, and to provide integrated service delivery for basic reproductive and child health care. The medium-term objective is to bring the TFR to replacement levels by 2010, through vigorous implementation of intersectoral operational strategies. The long-term objective is to achieve a stable population by 2045, at a level consistent with the requirements of sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.