21st January 2026

Consider the following statements with reference to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC):

1. It is the central forum within the United Nations for discussing international economic and social issues.
2. All its decisions require a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
3. It coordinates the activities of the specialised agencies and regional commissions under its jurisdiction.
4. The Presidency of the ECOSOC is held by the same member for a term of three years.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

 Consider the following statements about Chile:

1. It is bordered by Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
2. The Atacama Desert, the world's driest non-polar desert, is located here.
3. It is the world's largest producer of copper and lithium.
4. The Ojos del Salado, the world's highest active volcano, is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire in Chile.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The proposed ‘Vadhavan Port’ will be constructed in:

Consider the following statements regarding the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026:

1. It is being organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) under the aegis of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
2. During the conference, the ECI will formally launch ECINET, a one-stop digital platform for all election-related information and services.
3. The conference will include the screening of the docuseries “India Decides,” which documents the conduct of the Lok Sabha 2023 elections.
4. More than 70 countries are expected to participate in the conference through international delegates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Consider the following statements regarding the Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus):

1. It is the largest living reptile in the world and is an opportunistic hypercarnivorous apex predator.
2. In India, its natural distribution is restricted to the east coast, specifically Odisha, West Bengal, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
3. It is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?