What is the primary purpose of the High Seas Treaty, also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ)?
Consider the following statements:
1. The High Seas Treaty is known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ).
2. The High Seas Treaty will function independently of the UNCLOS framework and will not be an implementing agreement under it.
3. The treaty includes provisions for the sustainable use of marine genetic resources and equitable sharing of benefits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following pairs:
1. High Seas - Water within 200 nautical miles from the coast of a country
2. UNCLOS - International treaty for ocean management
3. Axiom-4 Mission - Private spaceflight mission involving Indian astronauts
4. Arctic Wildfires - Increased due to global warming and lightning strikes
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The High Seas Treaty, also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ), was negotiated in March 2023.
Statement-II:
The high seas comprise 64 per cent of the ocean surface and about 43 per cent of the Earth.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
What is the primary objective of the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) as highlighted in the news?
Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN):
1. The Digital Bharat Nidhi is a reformation of the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) which was established in 2003.
2. Funds collected under the Digital Bharat Nidhi will be directly credited to the Digital Bharat Nidhi without passing through the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. The Digital Bharat Nidhi aims to promote access to telecommunication services in underserved rural, remote, and urban areas, and support research and development in telecommunication technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs:
1. Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) - Supports telecommunication services in urban areas only
2. Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) - Funded by a 5 per cent Universal Service Levy on telecom operators' AGR
3. Consolidated Fund of India (CFI) - Central repository for DBN contributions
4. Telecommunications Act, 2023 - Introduced to enhance rural connectivity exclusively
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
Hurricanes are powerful tropical storms characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low atmospheric pressure.
Statement-II:
Hurricanes are also known as cyclones or typhoons in different parts of the world; the term used depends on the region.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
1. The PLI Scheme for White Goods aims to increase domestic value addition in the white goods sector from 15-20% to 75-80%.
2. Kaziranga National Park is located on the southern banks of the Ganga River.
3. The PLI Scheme for White Goods is set to be implemented over a period of 10 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The PLI Scheme for White Goods in India aims to increase domestic value addition for white goods from the current 15-20% to 75-80%.
Statement-II:
The PLI Scheme for White Goods has a total outlay of INR 1.97 trillion (over US$26 billion) for 13-14 key sectors.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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