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1. 15 March -19

3. • With Internationaux Routiers’ (TIR) convention. consider the following statements and choose the correct one reference to United Nations ‘Transports 1. The enable greater participation in the global value chains. 2. India had joined the TIR Convention (the United Nations Customs Convention on International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets) on June 15, 2017. 3. The TIR system covers customs transit by road , rail and waterway only (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) All of the above convention will help boost India’s exports and

4. • Ans : A • TIR stands for "Transports Internationaux Routiers" or "International Road Transports". • The Convention on International Transport of Goods Under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention) is a multilateral treaty that was concluded at Geneva on 14 November 1975 to simplify administrative formalities of international road transport. • India had joined the TIR Convention (the United Nations Customs Convention on Goods under cover of TIR Carnets) on June 15, 2017. and harmonise the International Transport of

6. • The Convention will help Indian traders to have access to fast, easy, reliable and hassle free international system for movement of goods by road or multi- modal means across the territories of other contracting parties • The TIR system not only covers customs transit by road but a combination is possible with other modes of transport (e.g., rail, inland waterway, and even maritime transport), as long as at least one part of the total transport is made by road

9. Consider the following statements regarding Global Environment Outlook (GEO) Report 1. It is a report on the environment issued periodically by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2. GEO project was initiated in response to the environmental reporting requirements of UN Agenda 21 Choose the correct option a) 1 only b) 2 only c) none d) all of the above

10. • Ans:D 1. It is a report on the environment issued periodically by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2. GEO project was initiated the environmental reporting requirements of UN Agenda 21 • Agenda 21 • It is a non-binding action planof the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. • It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. It is an action agenda for the UN, other multilateral organizations, governments around the world that can be executed at local, national, and global levels in response to and individual

13. • Recently Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030 was in news . Consider the following statements and choose the correct one 1. It is WHO‟s strategy which aims to prevent seasonal influenza. 2. Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by a Bacteria a) 1 only b) 2 only c) none d) all of the above

15. • Ans : A • The World Health Organization has launched a strategy to protect people worldwide over the next decade against the threat of influenza, warning that new pandemics are “inevitable” • WHO‟s new strategy, for 2019 through 2030, aims to prevent seasonal influenza, control the virus‟s spread from animals to humans and prepare for the next pandemic • Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory illness caused by a virus

18. With reference to „combat casualty drugs‟ that can extend the golden hour till the trooper is shifted to hospital. Choose the correct option 1. It has been developed at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, a laboratory Research and Development Organisation. of the Defence 2. It includes bleeding wound sealants, super absorptive dressings and glycerated salines, all of which can save lives in the event of warfare in high altitude areas only a) 1 only b) 2 only c) none d) all of the above

19. • Ans :A • Combat Casualty Drugs • These drugs are developed at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a laboratory of the DRDO. • The main battlefield bleeding, sepsis, shock, hypovolemia (decreased blood volume) and pain. • The spectrum includes bleeding wound sealants, super absorptive dressings, and glycerated salines, all of which can save lives in the event of warfare in a jungle and high altitude areas as well as in terror attacks. emergencies are excess

21. With reference to Intellectual Property Protection in India Cabinet approves proposal for accession of India consisting certain agreements Choose the correct Match In context of it A. Nice Agreement a) establishing an International classification for industrial designs b) establishing an International Classification of the figurative elements of marks c) concerned with the International classification of Goods and Services for the purposes of registration of marks B. Vienna Agreement C. Locarno Agreement

22. • Ans: B • The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for accession of India to: • The Nice Agreement concerned with the International classification of Goods and Services for the purposes of registration of marks • The Vienna Agreement establishing an International Classification of the figurative elements of marks • The Locarno Agreement establishing an International classification for industrial designs.

24. • Significance and benefits for India: • Accession to Agreements will help the Intellectual Property Office in India to harmonise the classification systems for examinational of trademark and design applications, in line with the classification systems followed globally. • It would give an opportunity to include Indian designs, figurative elements and goods in the international classification systems. • The accession is expected to instil confidence in foreign investors in relation to protection of IPs in India. the Nice, Vienna and Locarno

27. • Exercise Al Nagah III 2019 a joint military exercise between India and which of the country given below? A. Royal Army of Oman B. Qatar Armed Forces C. Republic of Yemen Armed Forces D. Indonesian Air Force

28. • Ans : A • It is a joint military exercise between Indian and Royal Army of Oman (RAO) held in Oman. • The Indian side was represented by troops of Tenth Battalion The Garhwal Rifles Regiment. • The exercise will see them hone their tactical and technical skills in joint counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations in semi-urban scenario in mountainous terrain under UN mandate. • It will contribute immensely in developing mutual understanding and respect for each other‟s military as also facilitate in tackling the worldwide phenomenon of terrorism. • Due emphasis will be laid on increasing interoperability between forces from both countries which is crucial for success of any joint operation.

30. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary‟ is located in a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Karnataka d) Andhra Pradesh

31. • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary • It is located in Kerala. • A variety of large wild animals such as Indian bison, elephant, deer and tiger are found there. • There are also quite a few unusual birds in the sanctuary. In particular, peafowl tend to be very common in the area. • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. Established in 1973, the sanctuary is now an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. • It is bounded by protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka in the northeast, and on the southeast by Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu.