1. Consider the following about Polluter Pays Principle

1. 1. It states that the producer of pollution should bear the costs of managing it.
2. 2. It is part of the Agenda 21

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

2. Consider the following about the targets of India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

1. 1.To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level.
2. 2.To achieve about 40 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030
3. 3.To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.

Which of the above statements are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Alzheimer’s disease:

1. 1. It is a chronic disease which usually affects the lungs.
2. 2. It is usually spread by Culex mosquitoes.

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4. Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal (NGT):

1. 1. It is created under the provisions of Environmental protection Act,1986.
2. 2. NGT is supposed to follow the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908.
3. 3. Majority of the cases dealt by NGT falls under the ambit of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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5. Consider the following statements regarding Paris Agreement:

1. 1. This agreement doesn’t state any standard procedure for any country leaving the pact.
2. 2. A cannot join the pact again, once it leaves the Agreement.

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6. With respect to Kisan Credit Card Scheme, consider the following

1. 1.It was launched to provide formal credit support to the farmers.
2. 2. Commercial Banks are exempted from implementation of the scheme.
3. 3. Animal Husbandry farmers are eligible to get credit under the scheme.

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7. Consider the ollowing statements about National Integration Council

1. 1. It is a constitutional body established under article 243.
2. 2. It is chaired by President of India.
3. 3. Its Council Members includes representatives of industry, business and trade unions.

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8. Kyasanur Forest disease is endemic to

9. Recently, ‘oilzapper’ was in the news. What is it?

10. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program involving Iran and

1. 1. European Union
2. 2. China
3. 3. United Kingdom
4. 4. Germany
5. 5. France
6. 6. Russia