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• With reference to the Sirsiya River, consider the following statements:

  1. The river originates in Nepal.
  2. It is a transboundary river and ultimately drains into the Gandak River system, which is a major tributary of the Ganga.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Operation Megaburu, seen in the news recently, is about:

  • A joint naval exercise conducted by India and ASEAN countries
  • A counter-insurgency operation launched by Indian security forces in the central region of India
  • A disaster response operation for landslides in the Himalayan region
  • A disaster response operation for landslides in the Himalayan region

• Consider the following statements regarding the Red-eared Slider Turtle:

  1. It is native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, and has spread to many parts of the world through the pet trade.
  2. It is considered an invasive alien species in several countries, including India.
  3. It is categorised as endangered by the IUCN

  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

• The ‘State of Finance for Nature 2026’, is released by

  • IUCN
  • IMF
  • World Bank
  • FAO

• The Bandung region, seen in the news due to deadly landslides recently, is located in

  • Mexico
  • China
  • Indonesia
  • Spain