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• Consider the following statements regarding the Gray Slender Loris:

  1. The Gray Slender Loris is a nocturnal, arboreal primate endemic to parts of southern India and Sri Lanka.
  2. It is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List primarily due to habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.
  3. In India, the Gray Slender Loris is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• The Oreshnik Missile, seen in the news recently, is developed by

  • USA
  • Israel
  • China
  • Russia

• Consider the following statements regarding the Antarctic Treaty:

  1. It designates Antarctica as a zone to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes, prohibiting military activities such as weapon testing and fortification.
  2. India is a party to the Antarctic Treaty and operates multiple scientific research stations on the continent.

  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 Barak River:

  1. It originates in the Manipur Hills and flows through Manipur and southern Assam before entering Bangladesh.
  2. After entering Bangladesh, the Barak River bifurcates into the Surma and Kushiyara rivers, which are part of the Meghna river system.
  3. The Barak River is a left-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Consider the following statements regarding the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS):

  1. NIDMS is a centralized digital platform designed to collect, store, analyse, and share data related to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) incidents across India.
  2. It has been developed under the aegis of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) to strengthen India’s counter-terrorism and internal security preparedness.
  3. The system is meant exclusively for use by the Armed Forces, and civilian law enforcement agencies have no access to it.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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