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Which of the following rivers host the major surviving populations of gharials? 1. Chambal River 2. Girwa River 3. Rapti–Narayani River 4. Brahmaputra River

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Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Explanation! 1. The report “Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2025” was jointly released by: A. IRENA and World Economic Forum B. IRENA and United Nations Development Programme C. IRENA and International Labour Organization D. IRENA and International Energy Agency Answer: C Explanation The Renewable Energy and Jobs report is a joint publication of IRENA and ILO. It focuses on: Employment trends in renewable energy Sector-wise and country-wise analysis Source: News on Air 2. With reference to Qatar, consider the following statements: It is located on the west coast of the Persian Gulf in West Asia. It shares a land border only with Saudi Arabia. It shares maritime borders with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Iran. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 2 and 3 only Answer: C Explanation Statement 1 is correct: Qatar is located in West Asia, on the west coast of the Persian Gulf. Statement 2 is correct: Qatar has a single land border, which is with Saudi Arabia. Statement 3 is correct: Qatar shares maritime boundaries with: UAE Bahrain Iran Hence, 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Source: News on Air 3. With reference to the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, 2025, consider the following statements: The scheme is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). It aims to promote early and disciplined long-term savings among children. It is applicable only to resident Indian children. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: A Explanation Statement 1 is correct: The PFRDA is the regulator and has issued guidelines for the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, 2025. Statement 2 is correct: The core objective is to inculcate early savings habits and ensure long-term pension preparedness from childhood. Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme is open to all Indian citizens, including NRI and OCI children, below 18 years. Hence, 1 and 2 only are correct. Source: PIB 4. Recently, food prices in India slipped into deflation for the first time since 2014. In this context, deflation refers to: A. A temporary fall in prices of a few commodities B. A sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services C. A decline in inflation rate while prices continue to rise D. A reduction in purchasing power of money Answer: B Explanation Deflation is also known as negative inflation. It refers to a sustained and broad-based fall in the general price level of goods and services. Option C describes disinflation, not deflation. Option D is opposite of deflation. Hence, Option B is correct. Source: The Economics Times 5. With reference to the Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report, consider the following statements: It is published by the World Bank. It is released annually in January. It assesses global and regional economic growth prospects. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B Explanation Statement 1 is correct: The World Bank publishes the Global Economic Prospects report. Statement 2 is incorrect: GEP is published twice a year, in January and June, not annually. Statement 3 is correct: The report assesses global, regional, and country-level growth prospects. Source: The Economic Times

With reference to the Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report, consider the following statements: 1. It is published by the World Bank. 2. It is released annually in January. 3. It assesses global and regional economic growth prospects.

With reference to the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The scheme is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). 2. It aims to promote early and disciplined long-term savings among children. 3. It is applicable only to resident Indian children.