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Q2. Consider the following statements about OPEC: 1. OPEC was established in 1960 by oil-producing countries. 2. The headquarters of OPEC is located in Vienna, Austria. 3. OPEC aims to coordinate and unify petroleum policies of its member countries. 4. India is a founding member of OPEC. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. A and B
B. B and C
C. A, B and C
D. A, B, C and D
Explanation
OPEC:
country: International Organization (members across Middle East, Africa, South America)
capital: Headquarters in Vienna, Austria
currency: None (uses USD for oil trade)
prime minister: None (organization, not a country)
president: None (led by Secretary General)
secretary general: Haitham al-Ghais (Kuwait)
highest/largest in world: Controls ~80% of proven global oil reserves
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Q3. The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year for which of the following?

A. Forests and Wildlife
B. Oceans and Marine Life
C. Rangelands and Pastoralists
D. Mountains and Glaciers
Explanation
country: International Organization (193 member states)
capital: Headquarters in New York City, USA
currency: None (uses USD for operations and contributions)
prime minister: None
president: None (led by Secretary-General)
secretary general: António Guterres (Portugal)
highest/largest in world: Largest international organization with 193 member states
Languages: Six official languages — Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
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Q4. Which one of the following is wrongly stated objective of United Nations (UN) according to UN charter? 1. To maintain international peace and security. 2. To develop friendly relations among nations. 3. To cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights. 4. To avoid large scale military exercise.

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 4
C. Only 4
D. 2 and 4 Only
Explanation
Read about UN : https://www.indiags.com/discussion/-he-nited-ations-has-declared-2026-as-the-nternational-ear-for-which-of-the--4181
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Q5. India has launched the e-B-4 Business Visa mainly for professionals from which country?

A. Japan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. India
Explanation
country: China
capital: Beijing (Beijing is the political, cultural, and educational center of China).
currency: Renminbi (Yuan, CNY ¥)
prime minister: None (Presidential system under Communist Party)
president: Xi Jinping since 2013
highest/largest in world: Largest population (~1.4 billion), Great Wall (longest man-made structure)
Economy: Second-largest in the world by GDP, and the largest by purchasing power parity.
Military: One of the largest standing armies globally.
Famous landmarks include the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Great Wall nearby.
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Q7. Which organization has developed a portable desalination system to provide drinking water to soldiers deployed in remote areas?

A. HAL
B. DRDO
C. BARC
D. ISRO
Explanation
DRDO:
Work: Research & development of defense technologies: missiles, aircraft, tanks, radars, electronic warfare, cyber security, AI, robotics, and more.
Headquarters: DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, India
Formation: 1 January 1958 (by merging Defence Science Organisation, Technical Development Establishments, and Directorate of Technical Development & Production)
Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Head/Chairperson : Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman DRDO & Secretary, Department of Defence R&D
Minister Responsible: Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India
Employees: ~30,000 (including ~5,000 scientists)
Budget: (2025–26) ₹26,816 crore (~US$3.2 billion)
Motto: “Strength’s Origin is in Science” (बलस्य मूलं विज्ञानम्)
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Review the core concepts covered in the 08 January 2026 current affairs module to reinforce your preparation for UPSC and competitive exams.

Focus on said that Venezuela will be "turning over" up to 50 million barrels of oil to... Review Question
Focus on the following statements about OPEC: 1. OPEC was established in 1960 by oil-producing countries. 2. The headquarters... Review Question
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