In reference to Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) coalition, consider the following statements.

1. GFCR is a public-private coalition to improve the resilience of coastal ecosystems, economies, and communities.
2. The GFCR is the first UN fund dedicated to SDG 14, ‘Life Below Water’ and the only global blended finance instrument dedicated to coral reefs.

Select the correct code.

With reference to the Harit Nauka initiative, consider the following statements:

1. The initiative has been launched by the shipping ministry for both inland and coastal vessels.
2. It also aims to embrace low/zero emission sources of fuel & attain 100% green vessels in the Indian waters by 2047.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

National Gopal Ratna Award-2024 is conferred to:

With reference to the BBNJ (biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction) Agreement, or the ‘High Seas Treaty’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an international treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
2. BBNJ is the first agreement under UNCLOS.
3. India has objections over the provisions of the treaty, hence have no the signed BBNJ Agreement.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. Speaker, who is not a member of House, can preside the house of 6 months after which she ceases to be Speaker of House.
2. A minister who is not a member of House, for 6 months, he can participate and vote in Parliament.
3. A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of the Legislature of the State shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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