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• With reference to Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) Bonds, consider the following statements:

  1. They are debt instruments issued exclusively by non-banking financial companies to raise capital.
  2. They have a fixed maturity period like regular corporate bonds.
  3. They can be converted into equity in case of financial distress.

  How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

• With reference to Honshu Island, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the largest of the four main islands of Japan.
  2. It is the most populous island in the world.
  3. Japan’s capital city, Tokyo, is located on this island.

  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

• With reference to the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Satellite, consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to conduct the first global survey of Earth’s surface water and study ocean surface topography.
  2. It has been developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• Operation Urja Suraksha, recently in news, has been launched by:

  • Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • Indian Navy
  • Indian Coast Guard
  • Ministry of Power

• Consider the following description:

  This tiger reserve was carved out of a larger reserve and is located in the Nallamala Hills of the Eastern Ghats in Telangana. It forms part of the catchment area of the Krishna River. It is among the largest tiger reserves in India in terms of core area and is known for the significant presence of the Chenchu tribe.

  Which of the following refers to the above description?

  • Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
  • Kawal Tiger Reserve
  • Sri Venkateswara Tiger Reserve
  • Amrabad Tiger Reserve