9th September 2024

Consider the following statements regarding cyclone formation in the North Indian Ocean:

1. The Arabian Sea experiences more cyclones than the Bay of Bengal.
2. The North Indian Ocean has two distinct cyclone seasons annually.
3. Vertical shear during the monsoon season enhances cyclone formation.
4. The Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclogenesis during both pre and post-monsoon seasons.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of recent La Niña predictions, which of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA):

1. It was constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change serves as its Chairperson.
3. It has the power to approve tiger conservation plans prepared by State Governments.
4. The NTCA can unilaterally decide on the relocation of villages from tiger reserves.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of judicial appointments, match List I with List II:

List I (Case)

1. First Judges Case (1982)
2. Second Judges Case (1993)
3. Third Judges Case (1998)

List II (Outcome)

1. Gave primacy to the opinion of CJI in consultation with four senior-most judges
2. Gave primacy to the Executive in judicial appointments
3. Changed the meaning of consultation to concurrence

Select the correct answer using the code given below: