The ‘Cotton Four’ countries led the initiative to celebrate World Cotton Day on October 7. These four countries are from Africa:

Consider the following statements.

1. Trachoma is a disease of the skin caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
2. WHO has termed Trachoma as a neglected tropical disease.
3. India has recently eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the difference between Fifth and Sixth Schedule Areas.

1. The Fifth Schedule covers parts of central and peninsular India, while the Sixth Schedule is specific to certain tribal areas in the Northeast.
2. The state government has a larger role in the administration of areas under sixth schedule as compared to fifth schedule.
3. Autonomous Districts under the Sixth Schedule are declared by Governor while Scheduled Areas under fifth are declared by the President of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The UK agreed to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius.

Consider the two statements.

1. Among Maldives and Mauritius, Maldives is the closest country near to Chagos Archipelago.
2. UK will still retain control of the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

IUCN has recently declared which part of India as a swallowtail (butterflies)- rich zone under swallowtail conservation Action Plan?

Consider the following statements regarding CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

1. It is an agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in specimens does not threaten the survival of the species.
2. Once a member country ratifies the Convention, county must integrate national laws with CITES framework.
3. Currently, only animal species are covered under the provisions of the CITES convention.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Prorogation of Lok Sabha:

1. Lok Sabha is prorogued by the Speaker.
2. House cannot be prorogued while it is in session.
3. Only Lok Sabha can be prorogued.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following is/are important sources of Carbon Sequestration?

1. Ocean and Forests as sinks
2. Unmineable Coal Seams
3. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs
4. Deep Saline Formations

Select the correct code.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Attorney General (AG) of India?

1. AG can take part in the proceedings of Joint Sitting of Parliament.
2. AG can take part in the proceedings of all committee of the Parliaments.
3. Attorney-General shall have right of audience in only Supreme Court of India.
4. AG can vote in Lok Sabha.

Select the correct code.

Silpihs, Sthapati, Suiragrahin and Vardhakin in ancient India were: