27th February 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

"Consider the following statements about the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act):

1. The NDPS Act was enacted to fulfill India's obligations as a signatory to three major UN conventions aimed at regulating the use of narcotics and psychotropic substances.
2. The act allows for the regulated production and sale of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for recreational use.
3. The Narcotics Control Bureau was established under the NDPS Act to oversee its implementation and enforce the laws relating to narcotics and psychotropic substances.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding direct listings:

Statement-I: In a Direct Listing, a company goes public by selling existing shares directly to the public without intermediaries.

Statement-II: IPOs generally involve higher costs due to underwriter fees, in contrast to Direct Listings which have lower costs due to the absence of underwriters.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements about the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR):

1. The NBR spans across the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala.
2. It was recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve in the year 2000, highlighting its global importance for biodiversity conservation.
3. The reserve includes the sanctuary complex of Wyanad, Nagarhole, Bandipur, and Mudumalai, among other protected areas.

How many of the above given statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV):

1. The virus is a recombinant of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) and a Sindbis-like virus, with an approximately 11.5 kilobases long single-stranded RNA genome.
2. Passerine birds act as the reservoir, and equine species are considered intermediate hosts in the transmission cycle.
3. Humans can transmit the virus directly to other humans without the involvement of mosquitoes.

How many of the above given statements are incorrect?

What is the primary aim of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?