Questions

In  a  boost  to  its  non-proliferation credentials, India joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) at   a   ceremony   in   South   Block. India’s  MTCR  membership  would help in furtherance of international non-proliferation  objectives,  India would  enjoy  full  participation  in organisational  activities,  India  had intensified     efforts     at     gaining membership   of   the   MTCR,   the NSG,   the   Australia   Group   and Wassenaar     Arrangement     since getting  a  waiver  at  the  NSG  in 2008. Membership of these groups would    help    India    trade    more effectively    in    critical    high-tech areas

The given argument states that obesity should be categorized as a serious disease as it is known to decrease life expectancy and to harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

India    competed    at    the    2016 Summer    Olympics    in    Rio    de Janeiro,   Brazil,   from   5   to   21 August   2016.   The   Indian   roster featured  three  Olympic  medallists from  London,  including  badminton star     Saina     Nehwal,     freestyle wrestler  and  four-time  Olympian Yogeshwar  Dutt,  and  rifle  shooter Gagan   Narang.   Medals   Ranked 67th:  Gold  0,  Silver  1,  Bronze  1, Total  2  Competitors:  117  in  15 sports