1. During the month of December, heavy rains lashed Chennai, causing flooding in several areas due to the northeast monsoon. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the northeast monsoon?

1. The Northeast monsoon is mostly active throughout the three months from October to December.
2. One of the primary instigators of the northeast monsoon is the Northward shift of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
3. This monsoon is alternatively known as the winter monsoon, retreating monsoon, or reverse monsoon.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• 1 and 3 only
• None of the above

2. Consider the following statements regarding the AI tool watsonx.ai

1. It is a collaborative Artificial Intelligence tool developed by NASA and Microsoft.
2. It can make weather forecasts more accurate and help tackle climate change.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

3. As a result of Cyclone Michaung, a severe oil spill in the Ennore Creek area was reported following heavy rains in Chennai. Consider the following statements regarding the Ennore Creek:

1. Ennore Creek is a backwater located in Ennore, Chennai along the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
2. Its northern channel connects to the Pulicat Lake.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

4. Which of the following statements about sovereign credit ratings is TRUE?

• The sovereign credit ratings measure a country's overall economic strength.
• They indicate a government's commitment to sustainable environmental practices.
• It is a measurement of a government's ability to repay its debt, with a low rating indicating high credit risk.
• They predict a country's future growth and development path.

5. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Paat Mitro’ mobile application, recently seen in the news:

1. The Ministry of Textiles launched “Paat-Mitro” to provide important information about Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and agronomy to jute farmers.
2. It was developed by the Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI) during the Jute Symposium
3. China is the largest producer of jute followed by India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 Only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 3 only