1. Which organization released the Annual State of the Climate report?

A. United Nations
B. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
C. Paris Agreement
D. European Union

2. According to Annual State of the Climate report 2023, What was the average near-surface temperature in 2023 close to?

A. 2-degree Celsius threshold
B. 1-degree Celsius threshold
C. 1.5-degree Celsius threshold
D. 3-degree Celsius threshold

3. What is a potential risk associated with inbreeding depression in tigers?

A. Increased fertility
B. Reduced fitness
C. Enhanced genetic diversity
D. Habitat fragmentation

4. What does DCTS stand for in the context of Indian exports to the UK?

A. Duty Concessions for Trade Scheme
B. Development Concessions for Tariff Scheme
C. Developing Countries Trade Scheme
D. Duty Concessions for Developing Countries Scheme

5.What is one of the requirements for Indian exporters to avail of tariff concessions under DCTS?

A. Export quota restrictions
B. Rules of Origin (RoO) compliance
C. Membership in a trade union
D. Mandatory price reductions

6. What is the purpose of the ‘Miniratna’ status in India?

A. To provide autonomy and incentives to select PSEs
B. To regulate public sector enterprises
C. To classify PSEs based on their size
D. None of the above

7. When was the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) formed?

A. 1998
B. 2003
C. 2010
D. 2015

8. When was the International Seabed Authority (ISA) established?

A. 1978
B. 1982
C. 1994
D. 2000

9.What is the Barberton Greenstone Belt known for?

A. Oil mineralisation
B. Gold mineralisation
C. Diamond mining
D. Coal extraction

10. Where was India’s first indigenous 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks test-fired?

A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Mysuru
D. Chennai