Consider the following effects of increased ethanol blending:

1. Reduction in sugar available for direct consumption
2. Rise in retail prices of sugar
3. Increase in sugarcane cultivation across all major producing states

Which of the above is/are likely consequences with respect to India in recent years?

How many of the following is/are correct indicators of UNDP’s Human Development Index (HDI)?

1. Life expectancy at birth
2. GNI per capita
3. Access to credit facilities
4. Expected years of schooling
5. Water and sanitation

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With reference to the “Double Contribution Convention Agreement” recently signed by India, consider the following statements:

1. The agreement was signed with UK.
2. It exempts Indian professionals working temporarily in the UK from paying social security contributions in both countries.

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With reference to the announcement of ‘Sustainable Transport mission’ in India, consider the following statements.

1. This mission is a part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
2. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency for its implementation.
3. The mission focuses solely on road transport and excludes railways, shipping, and aviation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

What is the primary objective of the Global Access to Talent from India (GATI) Foundation?

How many of the following dams built/proposed on Chenab River?

1. Baglihar
2. Salal
3. Kishanganga

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Consider the following statements.

1. CBI to obtain the consent of the state government before conducting investigation in a particular state thereby limiting its jurisdiction.
2. CBI is a statutory body.
3. Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and CJI are the members of appointment committee to appoint a director of CBI.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

With respect to UNFCCC, consider the following statements.

1. UNFCCC Secretariat maintains the registry for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) established under the Paris Agreement.
2. ‘Conference of the Parties’ is held every five years to discuss and review climate actions.
3. The first Conference of the Parties or COP1 was held in Berlin, Germany in 2002.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Under which of the following situations, the President of India may summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament?

1. One House passes the Bill and the other House rejects the Bill.
2. The Houses finally disagree as to the amendments to the Bill.
3. If the party that enjoys majority in the Lok Sabha does not enjoy majority in Rajya Sabha, and the Government wants to avoid a discussion in Rajya Sabha.
4. One House passes the Bill and the other House does not pass it within six months from the date it received the Bill.

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Which of the following state/UTs doesn’t share boundary with China?

1. Ladakh
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Punjab
4. Uttarakhand

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