Q.3.India's first proposed research testbed to study Nor'westers has been in the news. Identify the correct statements regarding Nor'westers :

1. These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice cultivation.

2. In Assam, these storms are known as "Bardoisila".

Q.1. Consider the following pairs :

1. Onge Tribe: Andaman
2. Chenchu tribe: Andhra Pradesh
3. Mashco piro tribe : Peru

Q.2. Recently 'Gharcholas' received the Geographical Indication tag. Which state is it associated with?

A. Gujarat

B. West Bengal

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Nagaland

Q.3. The Philadelphi Corridor lies along the border between which two regions?

A. Gaza and Israel
B. Gaza and Egypt
C. Egypt and Saudi Arabia
D. Israel and Lebanon

Q.1. Sundhnuksgigar Volcano has been in news recently. It is located in :

A. South Africa
B. Iceland
C. Russia
D. Japan

Q.2. Consider the following statements with Regard to Admission of a Member state into United Nations :

1. State submits an application to the UNSC accepting the UN Charter commitments

2. 2/3 Majority vote needed at UNGA if approved by UNSC.

Q.3. The United Nations' "Pact for the Future", recently proposed for adoption in the Summit of the Future (2024), aims to address multiple global challenges.
Which of the following statements regarding the Pact is/are correct?

1. Not a legally binding agreement, but it mandates all UN member states to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

2. The Pact introduces the concept of a "New Global Digital Compact", focusing on global governance of artificial intelligence and equitable access to digital technologies.

3. The proposal includes a reform agenda for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

4. The Pact for the Future was an initiative launched by the G20 at the Brazil Summit of 2024.

Q.1. Which of the Following Reports are not Published by UNCTAD :

A. Trade & Development Report

B. World Investment Report

C. Least Developed Countries Report

D. Economic & Social Vulnerability Report

Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Pay :

1. BRICS Pay is a digital currency jointly issued by BRICS countries to facilitate trade and cross-border transactions among member nations.

2. It aims to create an independent payment system that bypasses Western-controlled financial networks like SWIFT.

3. The initiative is entirely based on blockchain technology, ensuring decentralized control among the BRICS member states.

4. India has fully integrated BRICS Pay with its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to enable real-time settlements among BRICS nations.

Q.3. Wilmington Declaration was Recently in News. This is Related to which of the following Regional/Multilateral Groupings.

A. APEC
B. NATO
C. QUAD
D. None of the above