1. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’:

1. The UNCTAD is an intergovernmental organization within the United Nations Secretariat that promotes the interests of developing countries in world trade.
2. UNCTAD is composed of 195 member states and works with nongovernmental organizations worldwide.
3. Its headquarters is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 1, 2 and 3

2. Which of the following statements is correct about ‘Gaia BH3’ recently seen in the news?

• It is a newly discovered species of medicinal plant in Western Ghats.
• It is the residual radiation from the Big Bang and provides crucial insights into the early universe's conditions and evolution.
• It is a massive stellar black hole that has just been discovered in the Milky Way.
• It is a newly discovered moon around the ringed planet Saturn.

3. With reference to the ‘Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)’ consider the following statements:

1. It is a Bahrain-based multinational naval partnership dedicated to fostering security, stability, and prosperity throughout vital international waterways.
2. Currently, India is not an active member of this naval group.
3. The headquarters of CMF is co-located with the US Naval Central Command and US Navy Fifth Fleet at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain.

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 the Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs):

1. Green bonds are debt securities designed to finance environmentally friendly projects.
2. In renewable energy, investments will be made in solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower energy projects.
3. The issuance of the Sovereign Green Bonds will help the Indian government in tapping the requisite finance from potential investors for deployment in public sector projects aimed at reducing the carbon intensity of the economy.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

5. Consider the following statements regarding the 'B virus,' from which a man is in critical condition after contracting the deadly virus from wild monkeys in Hong Kong.

1. B virus infection is caused by a herpes virus.
2. People can get infected with B virus if they are bitten or scratched by an infected macaque monkey, or have contact with the monkey's eyes, nose, or mouth.
3. It is a deadly disease, with thousands of cases reported annually, with a death rate of 65 percent.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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