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• With reference to the Pax Silica Initiative, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening trusted and resilient semiconductor supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region.
  2. India is a founding member alongside Japan, South Korea, and Australia.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• Consider the following statements regarding the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India:

  1. It was established as an attached office under the Ministry of Civil Aviation to investigate civil aircraft accidents and incidents in India.
  2. The AAIB investigations do not assign blame or liability to anyone.
  3. All aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace, regardless of the aircraft’s weight or type, are mandatorily investigated by the AAIB.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• With reference to the tapioca sago, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a starchy staple derived from cassava roots.
  2. Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of tapioca sago in India.
  3. It is popularly known as sabudana in India.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• Which one of the following best describes a “Snowball Earth”?

  • A period in Earth’s history when the entire planet, including oceans, was almost completely covered by ice.
  • A phase when only the polar regions of the Earth were glaciated while the tropics remained ice-free.
  • A geological epoch marked by intense volcanic eruptions leading to global warming.
  • A short-term climatic event caused by asteroid impact resulting in temporary cooling.

• With reference to Panama Disease, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a fungal disease that primarily affects banana plants and is caused by Fusarium species.
  2. The Tropical Race 4 (TR4) strain of this disease poses a serious threat to the globally dominant Cavendish banana variety.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2