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With reference to the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF), consider the following statements:

  1. It is a financing mechanism to help countries close gaps in basic weather and climate observations.
  2. It prioritises support to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
  3. It works in line with the Global Observing Basic Network (GBON) which is a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) agreed framework.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB), consider the following statements:

  1. It was launched by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) along with partners under the 2030 Climate Solutions.
  2. It aims to halve global food waste by 2030.
  3. It aims to cut methane emissions from food waste by up to 7%.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding Quality Control Orders (QCO).

  1. Under QCO, no person shall manufacture, import, distribute or store any product unless it bears Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) mark.
  2. QCO act as a non-tariff barrier to restrict low-quality imports into the country and facilitate the 'Make in India' programme.
  3. A foreign manufacturer covered under a QCO can sell products in India without BIS approval if the product is routed through a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following correctly describes the three-pronged implementation strategy of NMBA (Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan)?

Consider the following statements.

  1. The Supreme Court should mandatorily report to President if President has asked for an opinion related to public importance.
  2. The Constitution has given power to Parliament to increase the number of judges of High Court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach. 

The Answers are as below :

  • 1. (d)
  • 2. (d)
  • 3. (d)
  • 4. (b)
  • 5. (d)
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