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1.

Which among the following statements(s) is/ are correct regarding IUCN World Conservation Congress 

1. It is held evry year and this year it concluded in Abu Dhabi.

2. Armenia and Tajikistan joined as new members.

 

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: B [Only 2]

Notes:

IUCN World Conservation Congress is held in every four years.

Armenia, Tajikistan, Marshal Island, Gabon, Tuvalu & Zimbabwe and more than 100 new members joined this year

2.

Which Indian City has been recommended as host city for cetenary edition of  Commonwealth Games 2030?

  • [A] New Delhi
  • [B] Mumbai
  • [C] Bengaluru
  • [D] Ahmedabad

Correct Answer: D [Ahmedabad]

Notes:

3.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding State Mining Readiness Index 

1. It is published by Ministry of Mines, Government of India.

2. States are categorized into four main groups based on the mineral endowment.

  • [A] Only 1
  • [B] Only 2
  • [C] Both 1 & 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A [Only 1]

Notes:

States are grouped into 3 main categories based on mineral endowment viz

Category 1 - Mineral Rich States.

Category 2 - Moderately endowed states

Category 3 - Low endowment states