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Consider the following statements about the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary: 1. It is a wildlife sanctuary located in Jharkhand state. 2. Mahanadi rivers flow beside the sanctuary. 3. The sanctuary has Balar Reservoir inside it which hosts many fish and wetland birds. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Nobel Prize in Medicine: 1. It is awarded annually by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute for outstanding discoveries in physiology or medicine. 2. The Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2024 was awarded for “discovery of a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated.” 3. MicroRNA, a new class of tiny RNA molecules was discovered by the awardees. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Important Questions on Today’s Current Affairs 1. What are the key agreements signed between India and Maldives during the recent high-level visit, and how do they enhance bilateral cooperation in areas like security and development? 2. What scientific breakthrough led to the awarding of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, and how does it advance our understanding of the physical world? 3. Why have Baku and the Caspian Sea recently been in the news, and what geopolitical significance do they hold in the region? 4. What are the major findings of the latest Status of Global Water Resources Report, and how does it highlight challenges for water management in India? 5. How does India’s position on the Academic Freedom Index reflect the current state of intellectual and educational freedom in the country, and what are the key concerns raised?

Drainage is affected by the physical dissymmetry of the continent. The major basins lie east of the Andes, and the main rivers flow to the Atlantic Ocean. The four largest drainage systems—the Amazon, Río de la Plata (Paraguay, Paraná, and Uruguay rivers), Orinoco, and São Francisco—cover about two-thirds of the continent. Rivers of South America Amazon River (3)- By far the largest system is formed by the Amazon River, which stretches some 4,000 miles (6,400 km) across equatorial South America. Orinoco River (2)- The Orinoco River basin is the continent’s third largest drainage system, covering about 366,000 square miles (948,000 square km) Magdalene River (1) Parana-Rio de la Plata Tocantins-Araguaia (4) Sao Francisco River (5)-The basin of the São Francisco River, encompassing some 244,000 square miles (632,000 square km), is South America’s fourth largest drainage system Paraguay and Uruguay Rivers.

Statement 1 is correct: Rani Durgavati moved her capital from Singorgarh to Chauragarh, which was a more strategic location for defense purposes. Statement 2 is incorrect: Rani Durgavati was one of the most famous rulers of Gondwana who defended against Mughal invasions, but she was not the only one. Other rulers also resisted Mughal advances in different periods.

Arrange the following rivers of South America in North to South direction? 1. Magdalene River 2. Orinoco River 3. Sao Francisco River 4. Tocantins-Araguaia 5. Amazon River Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements about Rani Durgavati? 1. She moved the capital from Singorgarh to Chauragarh. 2. She was the only ruler of Gondwana to defend against Mughal invasions. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Italy shares borders with the following countries: France: Separated by the Alps to the north Switzerland: Shares a border in the Alps, and Campione d'Italia is an Italian exclave in Switzerland. Austria: Shares a border in the Alps to the north Slovenia: Shares a border in the Alps to the north Vatican City: An enclave that borders Italy San Marino: An enclave that borders Italy

Statement 1 is incorrect: The EUDR, formally known as Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, sets out detailed rules designed to prevent both the importation and exportation of specific products linked to deforestation and forest degradation. It was adopted on 9th June 2023. Statement 2 is correct: The EUDR covers a wide range of commodities and products that are associated with deforestation, either directly or indirectly. The Regulation's extensive scope means it applies not only to raw materials but also to finished goods that may contain these materials. Statement 3 is correct: It provides for stringent compliance obligations to ensure that products associated with deforestation are not traded on the EU market. EUDR requires European companies to prove that certain products traded by them were not produced on land that was deforested after 31 December 2020 or was subject to forest degradation. If they fail to comply, it will result in financial penalties and restrict access to the EU market.

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