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• The Apis mellifera, seen in the news recently, is a:

  • Species of freshwater fish
  • Species of honeybee
  • Species of butterfly
  • Species of ant

• Consider the following statements regarding the Cauvery River:

  1. It originates in the Western Ghats at Talakaveri in Karnataka.
  2. The river basin is shared only by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
  3. It forms a large delta before draining into the Bay of Bengal, which is one of the most fertile regions in India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the PM Vishwakarma Scheme:

  1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  2. The scheme covers 18 trades and offers collateral-free loans up to Rs. 3 lakh.
  3. It has no provision of providing stipend during training.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC):

  1. It is a multilateral platform launched by India to strengthen cooperation with Pacific Island countries.
  2. It focuses on areas such as climate change, sustainable development, maritime security, and capacity building.
  3. All member countries of FIPIC are also members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• The Yellow Line, seen in the news recently in the international context, involves which countries?

  • China and India
  • North Korea and South Korea
  • Israel and Lebanon
  • Russia and Ukraine