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The Union Minister chaired the 2nd Governing Council Meeting of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) Society, reviewing the progress at Lothal, Gujarat
We will see one question on importance of Lothal.
- It formed a part of the old trade route linking Sindh to Saurashtra in Gujarat.
- The network of canals and dockyards found here shows the advanced planning of urban design.
- Lothal was the first Indus Valley site to be discovered in independent India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements.
- Sandalwood depends on other host plants for nutrients and water throughout its life cycle.
- Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) is listed as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List.
- In Union Budget for 2026-27, Finance Minister highlighted sandalwood as an integral part of India’s social and cultural heritage.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 to come into force from 1st October 2026.
The primary objective of the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026, is to:
50 Years of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) Partnership Celebrated at Dryland Congress 2026.
We will solve one question.
- ICRISAT is an international agricultural research institute headquartered in India that focuses on dryland farming systems.
- ICRISAT is an international agricultural research organization working primarily on crops and farming systems relevant to the semi-arid tropics.
- It functions as an attached office of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Government of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Green Climate Fund (GCF).
- It is a fund established within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
- GCF follows a country-driven approach, which means that developing countries lead GCF programming and implementation.
- Ministry of Environment in India is National Designated Authorities (NDAs).
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach.
The Answers are as below :
- 1. (c)
- 2. (a)
- 3. (d)
- 4. (a)
- 5. (c)







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