In reference to Peoples’ Biodiversity Registers (PBRs), consider the following statements.

1. Biological Diversity Act (2002) mandates development of PBRs at local level.
2. As per the Act, BiodiversityManagement Committee constituted by state government prepare the Peoples’ Biodiversity Registers (PBRs).
3. The Register shall contain comprehensiveknowledge of local biological resourcesor any other traditional knowledge associated with them.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis or PAM.

1. It is caused by Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba that thrives in warm freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers.
2. There are no standard treatment methods available and the doctors are following the guidelines of theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
3. This PAM has been detected first time India in Kerala.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements.

1. The renaming of states is governed by Article 4 of the Constitution of India.
2. The Bill to change the name of the state can be introduced only after the recommendation of the President.
3. An amendment to Article 368 is required to change the name of the state.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Global Energy Transition Index 2024 is released by the:

AlphaFold was recently seen in the news. Consider the following statements.

1. It a gaming program for children which uses Artificial Intelligence which will use the screen time for children.
2. It was introduced by Google.

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With respect to UNFCCC, consider the following statements.
1.    UNFCCC Secretariat maintains the registry for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) established under the Paris Agreement.
2.    ‘Conference of the Parties’ is held every five years to discuss and review climate actions.
3.    The first Conference of the Parties or COP1 was held in Berlin, Germany in 2002.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
 

Under which of the following situations, the President of India may summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament?

1. One House passes the Bill and the other House rejects the Bill.
2. The Houses finally disagree as to the amendments to the Bill.
3. If the party that enjoys majority in the Lok Sabha does not enjoy majority in Rajya Sabha, and the Government wants to avoid a discussion in Rajya Sabha.
4. One House passes the Bill and the other House does not pass it within six months from the date it received the Bill.

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Which of the following state/UTs doesn’t share boundary with China?

1. Ladakh
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Punjab
4. Uttarakhand

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Which of the following aspects can lead to appreciation in the exchange rate of the Rupee?

1. Increase in foreign tourists coming to India.
2. Indian citizens investing abroad.
3. A decrease in crude oil prices.
4. Increase in exports by Indian pharmaceutical companies.

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Consider the following statements regarding Kathak Dance form.

1. Knee-chakkars is an important feature of this dance form.
2. With the coming of the Mughals, this dance form faces a severe decline.
3. The Raslila was the major theme of Kathak dance.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?