6th January 2025

Which of the following statements regarding the Indo-US Nuclear Cooperation Agreement are correct?
1. The agreement allows for the sale of nuclear technology to India without any safeguards.
2. It was initiated to end a long-standing ban on nuclear trade with India following its nuclear tests.
3. The agreement acknowledges India's commitment to international nuclear non-proliferation norms.

Which of the following statements about rat hole mining in Meghalaya are correct?
1) It involves digging narrow tunnels that typically fit only one person at a time.
2) Rat hole mining has been legally sanctioned by both state and national laws.
3) The National Green Tribunal banned rat hole mining due to safety concerns for workers.
4) Rat hole mining primarily occurs in open-cast mines across Meghalaya.

Which of the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, are true?
1. The FRA recognizes individual rights for self-cultivation and habitation among forest- dwelling communities.
2. The State Governments are solely responsible for implementing all provisions of the FRA without any local community involvement.
3. Community rights under FRA include access to water bodies within forest areas.

Consider the following statements regarding ONDC:
1. ONDC was established as a non-profit entity under the Companies Act, 2013.
2. ONDC aims to monopolize e-commerce in India by limiting access to large corporations.
3. The initiative seeks to enhance price discovery and promote competition among sellers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about the amendments to the Environment Relief Fund (ERF) Scheme, 2024, is/are correct?
1. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been designated as the fund manager for the ERF.
2. The ERF is utilized exclusively for the restoration of public property damaged by hazardous substances.
3. The ERF amount can only be invested in government bonds and cannot be placed in savings accounts.