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The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded for their work on metal–organic frameworks (often called MOFs). We will see one simple question.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding metal–organic frameworks (often called MOFs)?
- MOFs are materials in which metal ions are linked together by organic molecules in a regular repeating pattern to create a three-dimensional network.
- They are highly porous materials with large internal surface areas.
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Consider the following statements regarding Global goal on adaptation (GGA).
- GGA was established under the Paris Agreement, UNFCCC.
- Global goal on adaptation (GGA) aims to climate finance to developing countries for renewable energy transition.
- GGA promotes carbon markets and offset mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Supreme Court decides to examine constitutional validity of Securities Transaction Tax. We will solve one question.
The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is applicable to transactions:
- Sale of Futures in Equity segment on a recognised stock exchange.
- Sale of equity shares in a Delivery-based transaction on a recognised stock exchange.
- Purchase and sale of debt mutual fund units on a recognised stock exchange.
- Sale of units of an Equity-Oriented Mutual Fund on a recognised stock exchange.
Select the correct code.
With reference to biostimulants, consider the following statements:
- Wastewater and sewage sludge can serve as important sources of biostimulants.
- Humic acids, proteins, and amino acids recovered from waste streams are commonly used biostimulant compounds.
- Biostimulants directly provide nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to plants.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The mandate of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is to:
- Ending poverty and ensuring food security through sustainable industrialization.
- To prevent exploitation of people and labour through sustainable supply chains.
- To promote policies and technologies that leads to climate-resilient development of industries.
Select the correct code.
Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach.
The Answers are as below :
- 1. (c)
- 2. (b)
- 3. (b)
- 4. (a)
- 5. (d)