1. Q. What was the primary reason for the failure of the fifth round of global plastic treaty negotiations held in Busan, South Korea?

• Disagreements over financial support for developing countries
• Disagreements over production cap goals and elimination of certain plastic chemicals and products
• Lack of participation from major countries like India and China
• Insufficient focus on biodiversity impacts

2. Q. What debt relief initiative helped Somalia save $4.5 billion in debt service after completing the program in December 2023?

• Debt-for-nature swaps
• MDRI (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative)
• HIPC (Heavily Indebted Poor Countries) Initiative
• Paris Club Agreement

3. Q. What was the main threat made by Donald Trump to the BRICS countries in relation to their move away from the US dollar as the global reserve currency?

• 100% import tariffs on goods from BRICS countries
• Economic sanctions on BRICS countries
• Suspension of trade agreements with BRICS countries
• Military retaliation

4. Q. What is the primary function of Heat Shock Protein 70 (Hsp70) in cells?

• Helps in protein folding and protects proteins from stress
• Regulates the immune response
• Acts as a signal for apoptosis
• Modifies genetic material in response to infection

5. Q. What is the main purpose of the Trade Watch Quarterly (TWQ) report released by NITI Aayog?

• To provide a comprehensive analysis of India's trade performance
• To track the performance of India's stock market
• To offer a detailed review of India's agricultural output
• To monitor environmental changes in India