Consider the following statements regarding Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.

1. According to the Act, elections for the Vice-President are conducted only in cases where the vacancy arises due to resignation, death, or removal, and not when the term of office expires.
2. The President notifies the schedule for the election of the Vice-President and President of India.

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Consider the following statements regarding BCCI.

1. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was officially established in 1951.
2. BCCI will host their first edition Women's Cricket World Cup in 2025.
3. Under the newly introduced National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, the BCCI will now formally fall within its purview.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The five erstwhile schemes viz. ‘Seekho Aur Kamao’, ‘Nai Manzil’, ‘Nai Roshni’, ‘USTTAD’ and ‘Hamari Dharohar’ schemes were subsumed into:

Consider the following pairs (recent disputed region: between)

1. Emerald Triangle Dispute: Japan and South Korea
2. Tigray region: Ethiopia and Eritrea

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How many of the following species can thrive in extreme heat?

1. Tardigrades
2. Pompeii worm
3. Scorpion
4. Camel
5. Jumping spider

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Consider the following statements regarding Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

1. In India, there is no statutory recognition accorded to the leaders of the opposition in both the Houses.
2. If there are two or more parties in the opposition to the government have same numerical strength, then a motion is moved in the House to recognize the Leader of opposition.

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What is the difference between glaciers and icebergs?

Consider the following statements regarding GST Council.

1. The weightage of votes of State Government is more than Central government in GST Council.
2. One-half of the total number of Members of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall constitute the quorum at its meetings.
3. Secretary (Revenue) as the Ex-Officio Secretary to the GST Council.

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Consider the following statements.

1. As per the Act, if any water dispute arises with other state, state will pass resolution to establish tribunal to solve the dispute.
2. Once the request to form tribunal is received by central government form the state, the central government shall form tribunal within one year of receiving such request.

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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?