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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ):

  1. The maximum extent of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from a country's baseline, as per international law is 200 nautical miles.
  2. Hague Convention governs the concept of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
  3. A country’s rights in its EEZ include all of the following except the Rights to regulate foreign ships' passage.

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Ques:2

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) countries:

  1. If a NATO country invokes Article 5, it means that the  country is imposing trade sanctions.
  2. Turkey has the second-largest military force after the United States in NATO.
  3. NATO’s official headquarters is located in  Brussels, Belgium.

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Ques:3

Which of the following statement is true about Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)?


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the  Indian Ocean island country lies to the north of Mauritius:

  1. Maldives
  2. Comoros
  3. Seychelles

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:5

Which of the following is the primary objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):

  1. The CPCB was established under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and its responsibilities were later expanded under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
  2. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and coordinates the activities of the State Pollution Control Boards.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Hampi:

  1. Hampi is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka.
  2. It served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire during its peak in the 14th to 16th centuries.
  3. The iconic Virupaksha Temple and Vittala Temple complex are located in Hampi.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:8

Consider the following statements regarding Smooth-Coated Otters:

  1. Smooth-coated otters are primarily solitary animals, rarely forming social groups outside of mating periods.
  2. The Smooth-coated otter is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and other threats.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:9

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is associated with …


Ques:10

 The city of Latakia is located in …