Which of the following statements are correct in respect of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):
- The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
- It aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that prevents dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.
- The UNFCCC sets legally binding emission reduction targets for all countries.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched to promote the use of solar energy among countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
Statement 2: The ISA Secretariat is located in Gurugram, India, and the alliance was jointly launched by India and France.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Denmark and Greenland:
- Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with its own parliament and prime minister.
- Denmark is responsible for Greenland’s defence and foreign affairs, while Greenland manages most domestic matters.
- Greenland is a member of the European Union because Denmark is an EU member.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Which of the following Indian states has extensive Devdar forests?
Consider the following statements:
- The World Bank provides both loans and grants to member countries.
- All members of the World Bank are automatically members of the IMF.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
- The objective of SIR is to ensure accuracy and integrity of electoral rolls through intensive verification.
- Article 326 of the Constitution mandates that only Indian citizens can be registered as voters.
- The SIR exercise explicitly aims at identifying illegal immigrants.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to issues highlighted in urban governance and public administration, consider the following statements:
- Excessive focus on capital-intensive development projects often leads to neglect of routine administration and maintenance.
- Lack of responsiveness and accountability in public administration is primarily due to absence of legal frameworks.
- Maintenance of existing public infrastructure is as critical as creation of new infrastructure for effective service delivery.
- Public recognition and visibility should be a key performance indicator for civil servants.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
The Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 proposes a major shift in India’s power sector. Which one of the following best reflects this shift?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: India’s push for evidence-based policymaking has increased the importance of field-level statistical data collection.
Statement II: Junior Statistical Officers (JSOs) and Senior Statistical Officers (SSOs) of the Subordinate Statistical Service (SSS) play a critical role in collecting and validating primary data for key national surveys.
Statement III: The problem of stagnation among SSS officers arises mainly due to lack of surveys and declining demand for official statistics.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
With reference to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army (INA), consider the following statements:
- The INA transformed India’s freedom struggle into an international movement.
- Netaji believed that political independence alone was sufficient to achieve social justice in India.
- The INA rejected caste distinctions and promoted gender equality.
How many of the statements given above are correct?