1. Consider the following statements:

1. Net-zero, which is also referred to as carbon-neutrality, means that a country would bring down its emissions to zero.
2. India, the world’s third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, after the US and China, is the only major player holding out of carbon Neutrality.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

2. Race to Zero, sometimes seen in news is related to which of the following?

3. Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas notified by the MoEFCC around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Statement 2: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 does not mention the word Eco-Sensitive Zones

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Gadgil Committee defined the boundaries of the Western Ghats for the purposes of ecological management and proposed that this entire area be designated as ecologically sensitive area (ESA).
2. None of the six concerned states agreed with the recommendations of the Gadgil Committee Report.
3. The Kasturirangan report seeks to bring just 37% of the Western Ghats under the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) zones — down from the 64% suggested by the Gadgil report.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements with respect to CoP (Conference of Parties): 

1. The government of the host country holds the presidency of the COP for one year, till the conference is concluded.
2. While the COP president does have an influential role, the final decisions are always taken by consensus.
3. The COP meets in Paris, the seat of the secretariat, unless a Party offers to host the session.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6. Consider the following statements with regard to the New Pension System (NPS) and the Old Pension Scheme (OPS): 

1. Under the OPS, retired employees received 50 per cent of their last drawn salary as monthly pensions.
2. NPS is mandatory for central government employees joining services on or after January 1, 2004, and almost all state governments have adopted it for their employees.
3. NPS, regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), is a contributory pension scheme under which employees contribute 10 percent of their salary (Basic + Dearness Allowance).

Choose the correct code:

7. Which of the following is the most apt description of recession? 

8. In context to the BrahMos missile, consider the following:

1. It is named on the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.
2. It is a Ballistic missile.
3. It operates on the “Fire and Forget” principle.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. In context to International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC), consider the following:

1. It is a multi-modal transportation established by Japan and US to promote sea transportation between US and its allies.
2. This corridor connects Indian ocean to the Pacific Ocean via strait of Malacca.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. In context to Endocrine Disruptors, consider the following:

1. They are chemicals that can mimic or interfere with the body’s natural hormones, leading to a wide range of health effects.
2. These chemicals can be found in a variety of products, including pesticides, plastics, and personal care products.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?