1. Recently, India seized Pak-bound suspicious cargo, a vessel carrying dual-use military goods from China. In this context consider the following statements about the Wassenaar Arrangement:

1. The primary objective of the Wassenaar Arrangement is to prevent destabilizing accumulations of arms and technologies.
2. Dual-use goods and technologies are subject to export controls under the Wassenaar Arrangement.
3. India is still an observer member of this Arrangement.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above

2. Consider the following statements regarding the OPEC+ Oil Alliance:

1. It is a coalition of oil-exporting nations that convenes regularly to determine the quantity of crude oil to offer on the global market.
2. The primary objective of these nations is to collaborate on regulating crude oil production to stabilize the oil market.
3. Russia is not a member of the OPEC+ Alliance.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above

3. With reference to 'Magic Remedies Act' consider the following statements:

1. The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act of 1954 is a legislative framework to control the advertisement of drugs and prohibit claims of magical qualities in remedies.
2. Under the Act, “drug” refers to medicines intended for human or animal use, substances for diagnosis or treatment of diseases, and articles affecting the body’s functions.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

4. Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded those at the forefront of sustainable practices and supporting wildlife conservation efforts on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. World Wildlife Day is observed every year on the 3rd of March to advocate for sustainable practices that contribute to biodiversity conservation and to enhance public consciousness about the importance of safeguarding and nurturing animals.
2. The theme of World Wildlife Day 2024 is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation".

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

5. Consider the following statements regarding 'Grey Zone Warfare’ which were highlighted by India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan during Raisina Dialogue 2024:

1. Grey zone warfare refers to a strategic approach where a nation seeks to gain advantages over others without engaging in overt conflict.
2. It involves a series of tactics, including cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and economic pressures, aimed at subtly undermining or destabilizing adversaries.
3. China has employed this strategy against India in recent times.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above