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With reference to Kanwar lake, consider the following statements:
1. It is a freshwater lake located in the Uttar Pradesh.
2. It is a residual oxbow lake, formed due to the meandering of Gandak river.
3. It is one of the inhibiting sites for critically endangered white-rumped vulture.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Igla-S defence system:
1. It is a hand-held defence system that can be operated by an individual or crew.
2. It has a capacity of attacking targets up to an altitude of 3.5 kilometres.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Extra-pulmonary TB:
1. It is an infection which impact human body organs other than lungs.
2. It is more prevalent in people living with HIV.
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Consider the following statements regarding International Cryosphere Climate Initiative:
1. It was formed in 2009 Conference of Parties (COP-15) held in Copenhagen.
2. It works on preserving the Antarctica region only.
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Sahul, a supercontinent which helped humans travel across continents, connected:
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Consider the following statements regarding the Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024:
1. It is an annual report published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
2. As of 2023, the number of people internally displaced due to disasters significantly outnumber the number of people internally displaced due to conflict and violence.
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With reference to Insurance Surety Bond, recently seen in the news, consider the following:
1. It is a financial instrument where insurance companies act as 'Surety' and provide the financial guarantee that the contractor will fulfil its obligations as per the agreed terms.
2. In case the contractor fails to deliver his promise, monetary compensation is paid to the obligee by the insurer.
3. Unlike a bank guarantee, the insurance surety bonds do not require large collateral from the contractor.
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Bulava, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), is developed by:
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Consider the following statements regarding Kadars:
1. They are a small indigenous tribal community in Northeastern India.
2. They are traditional forest dwellers who depend on forest produce for sustenance.
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With reference to PREFIRE Polar Mission, consider the following statements:
1. It is developed by the NASA.
2. It reveals the full spectrum of heat loss from Earth’s polar regions.
3. It helps in assessing how efficiently far-infrared heat is emitted by snow and sea ice.
