1. In a recent move, western countries paused funding amid the Gaza war for UNRWA. Consider the following statements regarding UNRWA:

1. UNRWA stand for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.
2. It was founded in 1949 to provide aid to Palestinians displaced during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.
3. UNRWA operates only in Palestine and for Palestinian refugees.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• Only 3
• All of the above

2. Consider the following statements regarding Anti-Profiteering provisions under the Goods and Services Tax (GST):

1. The Anti-profiteering rules are stated by the GST council to keep tax evasion and MRP rules under check.
2. GST council may constitute a standing committee having members only from the central government.
3. The role of the DG Safeguards in the Anti-profiteering mechanism is to investigate complaints forwarded by the state-level screening committees.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• All of the above

3. With reference to the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme was introduced in the year 2020.
2. The government provide subsidies under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme by providing a fixed subsidy per tonne linked to nutrient content.
3. The primary aim of the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme is to promote innovation in fertilizer products.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• All of the above

4. Which of the following properties from India has been nominated for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2024-25?

• Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
• Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
• Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
• Maratha Military Landscapes

5. Recently the central government launched a framework to promote voluntary carbon markets in the agriculture sector. In this context consider the following statements about the carbon market:

1. The carbon markets are platforms where carbon credits are bought and sold.
2. Carbon markets are important to drive and finance the transformation needed to tackle the climate crisis.
3. The significance of establishing a Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) framework in the agricultural sector is to promote climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 3 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• All of the above