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The correct answer is Option 2.

In News

• The Indian Council of Arbitration hosted the 3rd edition of its international conference during London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2025, focusing on Indo-UK commercial dispute resolution.

Key Points

• Statement I is incorrect: The ICA was not established under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, nor is it a statutory body. It was set up in 1965 as a specialized arbitral body, long before the 1996 Act. Hence, Statement I is incorrect.
• Statement II is correct: ICA is a not-for-profit institution and is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Hence, Statement II is correct.
• Statement III is correct: ICA was established under the joint initiative of the Government of India and FICCI, making it a prominent institutional body in arbitration. Hence, Statement III is correct.

Additional Information

• ICA's core function is to administer cost-effective and efficient arbitration.
• It also promotes capacity building in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
• ICA has its own procedural rules governing arbitration from start to finish.
• Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.

The correct answer is Option 2.

In News

• ICRISAT and RIS launched a new Centre of Excellence to support agricultural transformation in developing countries through South-South cooperation.

Key Points

• Statement 1: Incorrect. ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, not Nairobi. It has regional hubs in Nairobi (Kenya) and Bamako (Mali). Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. ICRISAT works on dryland crops like sorghum, pearl millet, chickpea, pigeon pea, and groundnut, not on rice or wheat which are not its primary focus. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
• Statement 3: Correct. ICRISAT won the 2021 Africa Food Prize for the Tropical Legumes Project, which improved food security in 13 sub-Saharan countries. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
• Statement 4: Incorrect. ICRISAT was founded in 1972 under a Memorandum of Agreement between the Government of India and CGIAR, not specifically under the Green Revolution initiative. Hence, Statement 4 is incorrect.

Additional Information

• ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization.
• Its mission is to build climate resilience and food security in dryland tropics.
• It focuses on smallholder farmers and sustainable agricultural practices.

The correct answer is option 3.

In News

• The Prime Minister of India addressed the 81st Annual General Meeting of IATA and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct: The original body was founded in 1919 in The Hague, and the modern IATA was reconstituted in 1945 in Havana, Cuba, making it the successor to the earlier organization. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The head office of IATA is in Montreal, Canada, not Geneva. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
• Statement 3 is correct: IATA currently has about 350 member airlines and represents over 80% of global air traffic. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

Additional Information

• Founded: 19 April 1945 in Havana, Cuba
• Members: From 57 at founding to ~350 from 120+ countries
• Objectives: Promote air transport safety, collaboration, and the development of international air travel rules
• Last AGM in India: Held in 1983 before the 2025 edition

The correct answer is Option 3.

In News

• The ADB recently launched a five-year initiative to revamp urban infrastructure in India, allocating $10 billion for the project.

Key Points

• India ranks first in terms of ADB’s financial commitments to developing member countries, indicating a high share of developmental funding. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• ADB uses a weighted voting system, not equal voting rights. Votes are proportional to members’ capital subscriptions. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
• Since its inception, all presidents of ADB have been Japanese nationals, due to Japan's status as its largest founding shareholder. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

Additional Information

• Headquarters: Manila, Philippines.
• Top shareholders: Japan and the United States (each holding 15.6% of shares), followed by China, India, and Australia.
• Membership: Grew from 31 members in 1966 to 69 today.
• Function: Provides loans, grants, equity investments, and technical assistance to promote economic growth and cooperation in Asia-Pacific.
• Focus Areas: Education, health, transport, energy, finance, and climate change.

The correct answer is Option 2.

In News

• Algeria has officially joined the BRICS-backed New Development Bank (NDB), marking a major expansion of the bank’s influence into North Africa.

Key Points

• The idea of establishing the NDB was first proposed during the 2012 BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, India. The Fortaleza Summit in 2014 was when the agreement to establish the bank was signed. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• The NDB provides loans to BRICS nations and also to other emerging economies and developing countries, not only to BRICS nations. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
• Unlike the World Bank or Asian Development Bank, voting power in the NDB is equally distributed among its founding members. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
• As of 2025, Algeria has officially joined the NDB, extending the bank’s influence into North Africa. Hence, Statement 4 is correct.

Additional Information

• Headquarters: Shanghai, China
• Established: Agreement signed in Fortaleza (2014); operations started on July 21, 2015
• Initial Authorized Capital: USD 100 billion
• Initial Subscribed Capital: USD 50 billion (equally shared among Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa)
• Governance: Board of Governors (Finance Ministers of member countries), Board of Directors
• Membership: Open to all members of the United Nations
• Regional Offices: Located in South Africa and Brazil
• Key Objective: Mobilizing funds for infrastructure and sustainable development in developing countries

The correct answer is Germany.

Key Points

• On 1 January, Germany takes over the G7 Presidency.
  • The 2022 G7 Summit is due to take place from 26 to 28 June 2022 in the Bavarian Alps.
  • The G7, or "Group of Seven," consists of the US, Canada, Japan, France, the UK, Italy and Germany.
  • In June 2021 Summit, the G7 leaders agreed to distribute 2.3 billion vaccine doses.
  • Germany is the second-largest donor in the COVAX vaccination alliance.

Additional Information

• The Group of Seven is an inter-governmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • It was founded in 1975.

The correct answer is China

Key Points

• China is not a member of SAARC.
• SAARC is South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, It is a regional intergovernmental organization.
• Its members are these nations- India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
• Trick to remember SAARC countries: MBBS PAIN
• M - Maldives, B - Bhutan, B - Bangladesh, S - Sri Lanka, P - Pakistan, A - Afghanistan, I - India , N - Nepal

The correct answer is the Foundation for Environmental Education.

• The Blue Flag programme is operated under the auspices of the Foundation for Environmental Education.
• It is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Why in the news?

• India becomes the first nation to be awarded Blue Flag certification for 10 beaches in a single attempt.
• Eight of India’s beaches including Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Kasarkod and Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (AP), Golden Beach (Odisha), and Radhanagar (A&N Islands) have received this award.

Additional Information

• Blue Flag is an iconic voluntary award for beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating.
• It is awarded to those that meet and maintain the criteria of a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety and accessibility.

Key Points

• The International Court of Justice is the UN’s principal judicial organ which was established in June 1945.
• The seat of the court is situated at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
• It is the successor of the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ).
• As of Jan 2022, Joan Donoghue is the current President of the International Court of Justice.

Additional Information

• The headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) is located in Paris.
• The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) is located in Washington, D.C.
• The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key PointsG20 Overview:

• The G20 is an international forum for global economic cooperation that consists of 19 countries , the European Union, African Union
• The G20 members represent 85% of the world economy, 75% of global trade, and two-thirds of the world's population.
• G20 Member Countries:
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  • Mexico
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • European Union
• Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• 2023 G20 Summit:
  • India is hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit in 2023. The G20 was established in 1999, and its current chairman is Narendra Modi.
  • The summit is formally known as the "Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy."
• Other International Groups:
  • G7: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the USA.
  • SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization): China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Pakistan, India, and Uzbekistan.
  • BIMSTEC: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

• There are six official languages of the United Nations.
• These are Arabic, Chinese, French, English, Russian, and Spanish. All official UN documents are written in these six languages.
• Bengali, Hindi, Portuguese, and Turkish are new proposed languages for the official languages of the United Nations.

Trick to remember UN official languages –  FACERS

F – French
A –  Arabic
C – Chinese
E – English
R – Russian
S – Spanish

The correct answer is 2 years.

Key Points

• The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations with the aim of keeping International Peace and Security.
• There are 5 permanent members of the UNSC which are also referred to as Permanent Five, Big Five, or P5.
• China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States are the permanent members of the UNSC.

Important Points

• Non-Permanent Members
  • There are 10 non-permanent members of the security council.
  • The non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by a two-thirds majority out of which 5 for African and Asian countries.
  • India is been the eighth time non-permanent member of the UNSC.
  • Non-permanent members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly for two-year terms starting on 1 January, with five replaced each year.

The correct answer is 1121.

Key Points

• A World Heritage Site is an area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
• The sites are designated as having “outstanding universal value” under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
• As of June 2020, there are 1121 world heritage sites that have been protected by UNESCO.
• UNESCO classified these sites as cultural, natural, and mixed.
• UNESCO published its first list of protected places in 1978.
• There were just 12 World Heritage Sites while releasing UNESCO's first list of protected places.
• The first World Heritage Site on the list is the Galápagos Islands.

Mistake Points

• As of February 2025, UNESCO's World Heritage List comprises 1,223 sites across 168 countries.

For more:-https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/

The Correct Answer is Option 2 i.e International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

• UNESCO: 
  • It is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
  • It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture.
  • Headquarters: France.
• The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC):
  • It is the world authority on chemical nomenclature and terminology, including the naming of new elements in the periodic table; on standardized methods for measurement; and on atomic weights, and many other critically evaluated data.
  • Dr Lynn M. Soby is the Executive Director of IUPAC.
• International Science Council:
  • The ISC was created in 2018 as the result of a merger between the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC).
  • It is the only international non-governmental organization bringing together the natural and social sciences and the largest global science organization of its type.
  • Headquarters: France
• International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG):
  • It is a non-governmental, scientific organization, established in 1919.
  • IUGG is dedicated to the international promotion and coordination of scientific studies of Earth (physical, chemical, and mathematical) and its environment in space.
  • Secretary General: Alexander Rudloff.

Option 3 is the correct answer:

• World Food Programme is a branch of the United Nations and is based in Rome, Italy.
• It was established in 1961 and aims at eradicating world hunger aiding people with food assistance during a humanitarian crisis.
• It is a member of the United Nations Development Programme.
• Structure:  
  • It is governed by representatives from 36 member states of the UN or FAO.
  • David Beasley is the current executive director of WFP and heads it.
  • In addition, there is one deputy executive and three assistant executive directors. 
  • It works in partnership with various Governments, NGOs and private entities.