In reference to Biodiversity heritage sites, consider the following statements.

1. The Act has empowered local bodies to identify and notify Biodiversity heritage sites.
2. Once identified, local bodies are provided financial assistance every year by state government for protection of sites.
3. For any site to be included on the World Heritage List led by UNESCO, it must be declared as BHS in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct

Consider the following statements.

1. Autonomous institutions and Local bodies can procure form Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
2. GeM portal is utilized by the Government buyers for on-line purchases of minimum 5 lakhs.
3. Government e Marketplace (GeM) is administered directly by Ministry of Finance.

How many of the above statements is/are correct

Consider the following statements.

1. The World Restoration Flagships are part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration led by the UN Environment Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN.
2. Any ecosystem recognized as World Restoration Flagship receives technical and financial support from the United Nations.
3. One ecosystem of India is recognized under this flagship initiative.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

‘Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India’ is a collaboration effort of:

Consider the following pairs.

1. Province of Hudaydah: Iran
2. Rafah: Lebanon

Select the correct pairs.

Consider the following statements.

1. Rice is a hygroscopic material; it can absorb water molecules present in the environment.
2. After harvesting, wheat absorbs moisture while rice loses it.
3. To increase its shelf life, the moisture content of rice needs to be increased.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 This is a barrier island and it is located close to the equator. Name the island:

With respect to India, consider the following statements.

1. The role of voters should be majorly to elected government which forms majority in the Parliament.
2. Voters are solely responsible for the weak opposition in country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 In context of Indian history, who among the following represents Future Buddha?

Consider the following statements.

1. High albedo results in increase in sea level due to faster melting of ice.
2. Deposition of Aerosols, particularly black carbon on arctic ice will decrease the albedo of ice.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?