Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
- CITES is a legally binding international agreement that aims to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
- It classifies species into three appendices based on the degree of protection they require.
- The Secretariat of CITES is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Consider the following pairs regarding locations associated with Buddha’s relics in India:
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Site
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Present Location
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1. Piprahwa
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Uttar Pradesh
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2. Vaishali
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Bihar
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3. Rajgir
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Madhya Pradesh
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Prime Minister must always be a member of the Lok Sabha.
Statement 2: A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed Prime Minister, but must get elected to either House within six months.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The World Chess Championship represents the highest title in professional chess recognized by FIDE.
Statement II: FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) has administered the title since 1948.
Statement III: Before 1948, individual players organized their own championship matches.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB):
- The AAIB functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.
- It is responsible for investigating aircraft accidents and incidents in India and recommending safety measures.
- The Bureau was established under the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2012.
How many of the above is/are correct?
With reference to the Ayni Airbase, consider the following statements:
1. The Ayni Airbase is located in Tajikistan and has been refurbished with India’s assistance.
2. It provides strategic access to the Wakhan Corridor connecting Central Asia with Pakistan.
3. The base is jointly operated by India, Russia, and Tajikistan.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is a concern associated with the rapid deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) models?
1. Data privacy and security
2. Algorithmic bias
3. Loss of explainability in decision-making
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With reference to indoor air pollution, which of the following are considered major indoor air pollutants in developing countries?
1. Carbon monoxide (CO)
2. Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10)
3. Formaldehyde
4. Benzene
5. Radon
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With reference to the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), consider the following statements:
1. NALSA aims to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities.
2. NALSA is a constitutional body established under Article 39A of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Conference of the Parties (COP), consider the following statements:
1. COP is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
2. All decisions at COP are taken by majority voting among the member countries.
3. The first COP was held in Berlin in 1995.
How many of the following statements are correct?