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The ‘Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA)’, recently seen in the news on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, is related to:

Consider the following statements regarding veto power in UN Security Council.

  1. The "Veto Power" is explicitly mentioned by the term "Veto" in the UN Charter.
  2. All five permanent members have exercised the right of veto at one time or another.
  3. If a permanent member does not fully agree with a proposed resolution and choose to abstain, the resolution cannot be adopted.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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With reference to recent wildfires, consider the following statements:

  1. The 2025 wildfire season in the European Union was the worst ever recorded in the EU.
  2. The burnt area in the EU exceeded that of the United States in the same year.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

A recently unearthed ancient stepped reservoir, estimated to be about 1,500 years old. The structure is T-shaped with stepped access built using stone blocks brought from the mainland. The confirmed its historical link to the Kalachuri dynasty during the 6th century CE?

 Match the following ports with their respective countries:

List I (Port)

a. Ras Laffan

b. Mina Al Ahmadi

c. Jebel Ali

d. Kharg Island

List II (Country)

  1. Iran
  2. Kuwait
  3. Qatar
  4. United Arab Emirates

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach. 

The Answers are as below :

  • 1. (c)
  • 2. (b)
  • 3. (a)
  • 4. (b)
  • 5. (a)
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