The ‘Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH)’ is an initiative of:

Consider the following statements.

1. India is the largest producer of saffron in the world.
2. Pampore in Kashmir produces around 90 percent of India’s saffron.
3. Saffron is a sterile plant (one that is not pollinated or fertilized).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Crown-of-thorns sea stars, or COTS was recently seen in the news are affecting:

Recently, Scientists have discovered a new species of 'music frog'. The specialty of this new species of frog, Nidirana noadihing, is that both the male and female are vocal. The discovery of a new species validates the presence of the genus Nidirana from India.

The species was discovered in:

Consider the following pairs.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following are Bioenergy crops?

1. Corn
2. Sorghum
3. Rapeseed
4. Sugarcane
5. Eucalyptus
6. Switchgrass

Select the correct code.

Which of the following is/are the benefits of Bioenergy crops?

1. Bioenergy plants increase soil carbon and fix atmospheric carbon.
2. Bioenergy crops can be used for the phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils.
3. Converting annual crops to perennial bioenergy crops can induce a cooling effect on the areas where they are cultivated.

Select the correct code.

Consider the following statements with respect to the duration of the Houses of Parliament:

1. The Constitution has fixed the term of office for members of the Upper house.
2. The term of the Rajya Sabha is six years, but a member elected in a bye-election serves for the remainder of the term of the vacancy caused.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

Which ocean basin is known for producing the most hurricanes?

What is the primary source of energy that fuels a hurricane?