1. Consider the following statements:
1. According to a new study, under current emission trends, the carbon storage capacity of India's forests could increase by 2100.
2. According
to the study, rising levels of carbon dioxide may enhance tree growth, enabling
forests to absorb more carbon from the atmosphere. This phenomenon is commonly
referred to as the “CO₂ fertilization effect.”
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
2. Consider the following statements:
1. India
has added the Shekha Lake Bird Sanctuary, located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, to
the list of ‘Wetlands of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention.
2. With
this addition, the total number of Ramsar sites in the country has risen to 99.
3. With
this increase, the number of Ramsar sites in Uttar Pradesh has reached 22,
making it one of the leading states in wetland conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The
laying of the foundation stone for India's first advanced 3D chip packaging
unit in Bhubaneswar marks a significant achievement under the India
Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
2. This
project is expected to generate approximately 1,500 direct and indirect
employment opportunities, thereby also boosting the local economy.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
4. Consider the following statements:
1. On
the occasion of Basava Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to
Jagadguru Basaveshwara and honored his timeless teachings and legacy.
2. Jagadguru
Basaveshwara (1131–1196) was born into a Brahmin family in Bagewadi
(present-day Karnataka) and later emerged as a prominent thinker during the
reign of King Bijjala.
3. He
received his early education within the Shaiva tradition and was profoundly
influenced by the spiritual teachings at Kudalsangama.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements:
1. India's
seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹72,325 crore ($8.28 billion) in
the financial year 2025-26.
2. During this period, the export volume reached
19.32 lakh metric tonnes, marking a significant achievement for the country's
marine sector.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?