24th January 2026

Explanation: 

• Statement 1 is correct: The Commission is an overarching body thatconsolidatesmonitoring bodies (CPCB, state boards, EPCA) to manage air quality in NCR comprehensively. 
• Statement 2 is correct: It replaced the EPCA (Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority), which had been running for 22 years (since 1998, though the question text says established in 2018, the explanation clarifies it ran for 22 years, implying the question statement meant "the EPCA... has been disbanded"). Note: The provided answer key is B (1 and 2 only), suggesting statement 2 is considered correct despite the date discrepancy in the statement text vs explanation.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The text does not explicitlystatethat only the Supreme Court can hear appeals, but it mentions relieving the Supreme Court from constant monitoring. Usually, appeals go to the NGT, not exclusively the SC. However, based on the provided answer B, Statement 3 is considered incorrect. 

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: IPOI was suggested by PM Narendra Modi during the 14th East Asian Summit, not the Quad Leaders Summit.
• Statement 2 is correct: It aims for partnerships between like-minded nations for wealth creation, welfare promotion, and win-win strategies.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The text does not state that all Quad members are currently members of IPOI (Australia joined, but others like the US joined specific pillars later, not all at once). The explanation focuses on the initiative's nature, not full Quad membership.

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: LRS was brought out by the RBI (Reserve Bank of India), not the Department of Revenue.
• Statement 2 is correct: Resident individuals may remit up to $250,000 per financial year.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Remittances can be used for investment in shares, debt instruments, and purchase of immovable properties overseas.

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: It was instituted in 1986, not 2006.
• Statement 2 is correct: It is given for international peace, development, and scientific discoveries used for humanity.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Graca Machel (Mozambican rights activist) was selected for the 2025 prize. ISRO won it in 2014.

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: US-led initiative proposed in Sept 2025 by Donald Trump.
• Statement 2 is correct: Mandate involves supervising the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) and reconstruction.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: It is chaired by Donald Trump (not the Secretary of State alone, though Rubio is a member) and does not include all permanent UNSC members (Russia, China, France, UK are notable absentees or not mentioned as founding members).
• Statement 4 is incorrect: Major European powers like France, Germany, UK, and Italy are notable absentees.