Ques:1
Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- It is an inter-governmental body of the United Nations (UN).
- It is a body to provide policymakers with regular assessments of the science related to climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
- It was set up in 1978 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Ques:2
Following are some countries/unions along with years by which they have committed to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE):
- Germany- 2050
- USA- 2050
- European Union- 2050
- China- 2060
- India- 2070
How many of the above pairs are correct?
Ques:3
In the context of Indian history, who was Paranjothi, also known as Siruthondar?
- General of Pallava army
- Chalukyan king
- Shaivite saint
- Buddhist monk
Select the most correct option using the code given below:
Ques:4
Rothera Research Station on Adelaide Island, is located in which region?
Ques:5
Consider the following statements regarding China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC):
- It is the latest project out of the 6 land corridors proposed under the China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
- It proposes to connect Shanghai with Rakhine province of Myanmar.
- It will provide China with an alternative to the Strait of Malacca for trade and energy transport and a shorter, more secure route to the Middle East and Africa.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Ques:6
Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)’
- It is an intergovernmental organisation promoting the sustainable management and conservation of tropical forests.
- All projects that are undertaken by ITTO are funded by voluntary contributions from governments.
- The headquarter of ITTO is in Nairobi, Kenya.
How many of the above-mentioned statements are correct?
Ques:7
Recently, ‘Nidirana noadihing’ was in the news. It is a species of
Ques:8
Recently, ‘RISE’ initiative was launched. It is associated with which one of the following fields?
Ques:9
Which one of the following best describes ‘Southern Annular Mode (SAM)’
Ques:10
Consider the following statements
- It is a major inter-state east-flowing river amongst the peninsular rivers in India.
- The river is known as Dhamra in its lower reaches.
- It is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers near the major industrial town of Rourkela in Odisha.
- It is one of the few rivers that cut across the Eastern Ghats and has formed a minor gorge at Rengali in Odisha, where a dam has been built.
The above-mentioned statements describe which one of the following rivers?