Which of the following is/are benefits of hydroponic farming?

1. Growers have total control over climate temperature, humidity, rainfall etc.
2. Water is not used in hydroponic farming.
3. Plants grow slow and nutrient uptake for the plants is low.

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In reference to International Criminal Court (ICC), consider the following statements.

1. ICC does not have its own police force or enforcement body.
2. ICC is not a United Nations organization.
3. Both the Prosecutor and the Defence have the right to appeal on the verdict of ICC.
4. India is signatory to the treaty that established the International Criminal Court.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

‘Surfactants’ are used in food industry as:

1. lubricants and foamers to emulsify fats in batters
2. improve shelf life
3. as dispersing agents, and retain moisture.

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Consider the following pair.

1. Darfur: Syria
2. Hudaydah region: Yemen

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Consider the following statements.

1. Blood is considered a ‘drug’ under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
2. The regulation of blood banks falls under the domain of the Drug Controller-General of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. As pe the Members of Lok Sabha (Disqualification on the Grounds of Defection) Rules, 1985, a time limit has been imposed on Speaker to decide the defection case of the House.
2. An independent member of Parliament is not disqualified if she/he joins any political party after her/his election.
3. A member who is disqualified for being a member of the House under Tenth Schedule shall also be disqualified to hold any post where the salary or remuneration for such office is paid out of the public revenue of the Government of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

In reference to ‘United Nations Charter,’ consider the following statements.

1. India signed UN Charter in 1951.
2. The charter has been amended 11 times since it came to force in 1945.
3. Amendments to UN charter has to be ratified by two thirds of the Members of the United Nations, including all the permanent members of the Security Council.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

In reference to long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies (LT-LEDS), consider the following statements.

1. LT-LEDS are crucial frameworks that guide countries in aligning their developmental goals with the Paris Agreement's objective.
2. India has yet not formulated and submitted LT-LEDS to UNFCCC.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. Dead zones occur when a body of water gets too many nutrients, such as phosphorus and nitrogen.
2. Dead zones are often located near inhabited coastlines.
3. The largest dead zone in the world lies in the Arabian Sea.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

How Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme can benefit small and marginal farmers?

1. A subsidy is provided to start a solar power plant and sell the electricity generated to the grid.
2. To incentivize farmers to shift from electric/ diesel pumps to solar pumps.

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