In reference to the ‘privileges of the members of Parliament’. Consider the following statements.

1. A member of Parliament cannot be suspended from the House for any misconduct till the Committee of Privileges submits its report.
2. Disqualification of a member on ground of defection under Tenth Schedule can be referred to Privilege Committee by Speaker.
3. As per the Constitution, no member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him in Parliament.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) are administered or provided secretariat functions by UNEP?

1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
2. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
3. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
4. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

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Consider the following pairs:

1. Rwenzori Mountains: South America
2. Myntdu and Lukha rivers: water bodies in Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi together with UAE, co-hosted the High-level event on ‘Green Credit Initiative’ at COP-28, on 1 December 2023 in Dubai. Solve one question this.

Consider the following statements.

1. The Initiative has been conceptualized as a mechanism to incentivize voluntary pro-planet actions in response to the challenge of climate change.
2. It envisions the issue of Green Credits for plantations on waste/degraded lands to rejuvenate and revive natural eco-systems.

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Methotrexate (MTX) is:

Consider the following statements.

1. Indian cultivation of sunflower has declined by 90% in the last 30 years.
2. India imports about 90% of sunflower oil from Russia and Ukraine.
3. Karnataka is the biggest sunflower cultivator in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs.

1. President is responsible for the administration of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961.
2. The Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the Parliament.
3. The Cabinet Secretariat is the custodian of the papers of the Cabinet meetings.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC) under Biological Diversity Act.

1. Every local body shall constitute a BMC within its area for the purpose of promoting sustainable use of biological diversity.
2. The BMC may levy charges from any person for collecting any biological resource for commercial purposes from areas falling within its territorial jurisdiction.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?

1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio
2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate
3. It may allow more disinvestment of organizations.

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With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?