1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic (INTERACT)’:

1. INTERACT is an infrastructure project funded by the European Union (EU).
2. It was proposed by the existing SCANNET network of field stations situated in all eight Arctic countries.
3. This forum provides a platform for knowledge exchange between research station managers, project participants, as well as external partners, and stakeholders.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

2. With reference to the ‘Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 (RERA)’ consider the following statements:

1. RERA is an act passed by the Indian Parliament in 2016 for the regulation and promotion of the real estate sector in the country.
2. This act applies to all under-construction projects with a plot size above 1000 sq. m or projects with 12 apartments or more.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

3. With reference to the ‘Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)’ consider the following statements:

1. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an Intergovernmental organization formed to strengthen the cooperation cooperation among countries and territories of Oceania.
2. It is a United Nations General Assembly observer.
3. The PIF secretariat is located in Suva, the capital of Fiji.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KOSO)’:

1. The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is a solar observatory owned and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
2. KoSO is the only observatory offering high-resolution digitized images for such a long period (with coverage of more than 75 percent).

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 about 'Katchatheevu Island’ which is in the news recently:

1. Katchatheevu is an uninhabited area located between India and Sri Lanka in the Palk Strait.
2. It is not suited for permanent settlement as there is no source of drinking water on the island.
3. Katchatheevu, despite originating from a volcanic eruption in the 14th century, is very old in the geological timescale.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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