Consider the following statements regarding the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD):1.It is a body of 18 independent experts that monitors the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).2.ICERD is a core UN human rights treaty adopted by the UN Security Council in 1965.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Daily news quiz · 30 August 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 30 August 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.
With reference to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), consider the following:1.It is monitored by UNCERD.2.It was adopted in the year 1965.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Parivartan scheme:1.The scheme specifically targets commercial vehicle replacement and upgrades within Delhi-NCR to phase out polluting trucks and buses.2.The scheme is exclusively implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries without any private manufacturer involvement.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Parivartan scheme, recently seen in news, is primarily associated with which of the following?
Consider the following statements:1.India is campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-2029 tenure.2.The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is solely focused on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following international corridors is relevant for connecting India to Central Asia and Russia via Iran?
Consider the following statements regarding the GST Council:1.It is constituted by the President under Article 279A of the Constitution.2.Union Territories without legislatures are the only ones permitted to participate in the Council.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Under which constitutional article is the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council empowered to be constituted?