The ‘A’ is the largest importer of Indian Seafood. In the last five years, however, India suffered a loss of $500 million after the ‘A’ ban on its export of wild-caught shrimp. The ban was imposed in 2019 on the grounds that Indian trawler vessels were not using Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs).

A Turtle Excluder Device, made in India, receives approval from the ‘A’ recently raising hopes that the five-year ban on wild-caught shrimp be lifted soon. The ‘A’ is:

Taxonomist Jini Jacob (India) received the Ocean Census Awards 2024 for her work documenting over 60 novel nematode species. We will solve one question on nematode species?

1. Nematodes are ubiquitous organisms found in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
2. They serve as a crucial link in the food web, as a protein-rich prey for larger marine life like molluscs and fish larvae.
3. Nematodes have a short generation time.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The "US Entity List" recently seen in the news, refers to which of the following?

The Chief Information Commissioners and Information Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the committee consisting of:

1. Prime Minister
2. A judge of Supreme Court
3. Leader of opposition

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Which of the following food or Agri residues are used as a feedstock for textiles industry?

1. Bamboo
2. corn husk
3. aloe vera
4. sugarcane
5. milk
6. fish scales

Select the correct code.

Which of the following river meets Ganga directly, not via the Yamuna River?

The provisions in the Constitution of India concerning the powers of the Supreme Court can be amended by:

Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal.

1. NGT was established during priministership of Rajiv Gandhi.
2. The Chairperson has to a Judge of the Supreme Court of India or Chief Justice of a High Court.
3. The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
4. Any person aggrieved by order of the Tribunal can file an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs.

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

After 1991, Indian foreign exchange reserves have rapidly increased due to various reasons:

1. Revaluation of rupee
2. Availability of foreign exchange from NRIs under various investment
3. Increased foreign investment
4. Full convertibility of Rupee on the current account

Select the correct code.