Consider the following statements:
1. The
government has issued a directive to all state and central authorities to stop
granting environmental clearances for any new or additional production of
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) after December 31, 2027.
2. This
move is aimed at strengthening efforts to combat climate change and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. In
the latest update of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red
List, two significant species—the Emperor Penguin and the Antarctic Fur
Seal—have been classified under the ‘Endangered’ category.
2. The
Red List assessment underscores that climate change, rather than direct human
exploitation, has emerged as the primary driver of species decline in
Antarctica.
3. Both
species are now regarded as sentinel species, meaning that their declining
populations serve as early indicators of broader ecological disruptions.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. National
Highways Authority of India has launched a new initiative titled ‘Arogya Van’
to integrate ecological sustainability into National Highway development.
2. The
‘Arogya Van’ initiative involves the development of thematic medicinal tree
plantations on vacant land parcels along National Highways, aimed at
strengthening ecosystem resilience.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. The
Government of India launched the Poshan Abhiyan to improve nutritional outcomes
for women and children through a comprehensive and convergence-based approach.
2. As
part of this mega-mission, Poshan Pakhwada 2026 (8th Edition) is being observed
from April 9 to April 23, 2026.
3. Its
theme is "Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of
Life."
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. Indian
Army contingent is participating in the Exercise Cyclone-IV, which is currently
being held at Anshas, Egypt, from 9 to 17 April 2026.
2. The
Exercise Cyclone-IV is the fourth edition of the joint military exercise
between the Special Forces of India and Egypt.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently successfully completed the second
Integrated Air Drop Test under the Gaganyaan mission from the Satish Dhawan
Space Centre.
2. This
achievement marks a significant step towards India's human spaceflight mission
and also demonstrates the development of advanced technology within the
country.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?