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MCQs - 2026-05

1711.
When the UN Security Council convenes on an escalating conflict, its primary objective regarding the immediate situation is often to pass resolutions calling for what?
A Imposing economic sanctions on all parties
B Establishing a new international tribunal
C A ceasefire and humanitarian aid
D Redrawing international borders
1712.
How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, each possessing veto power over substantive resolutions concerning international peace and security?
A 5
B 10
C 15
D 7
1713.
Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security, often convening on escalating conflicts like in the Middle East?
A UN General Assembly
B UN Security Council
C International Court of Justice
D UN Economic and Social Council
1714.
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?
A Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
B Ministry of Panchayati Raj
C Ministry of Rural Development
D Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
1715.
What is the primary focus of PMGSY-III, which was launched in 2019?
A Connecting new habitations in urban areas
B Consolidation of 1,25,000 km of existing Through Routes and Major Rural Links
C Building international highways
D Providing internet connectivity to villages
1716.
In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched to provide all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitations?
A 1995
B 2000
C 2005
D 2014
1717.
What is the duration of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) introduced under the new framework?
A 2 Years
B 3 Years
C 4 Years
D 5 Years
1718.
Which statutory body is responsible for the formulation of the National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE)?
A NCERT
B UGC
C NCTE
D AICTE
1719.
The National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2023 has been developed in alignment with which policy?
A National Education Policy 1986
B National Education Policy 2020
C Right to Education Act 2009
D National Curriculum Framework 2005
1720.
At what level did the RBI decide to keep the Contingency Risk Buffer (CRB) for the year 2023-24?
A 5.50%
B 6.50%
C 6.00%
D 4.50%