4th February 2025

In the context of the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM), consider the following statements:
1. It was conceived under the 10-year CLME+ Strategic Action Program endorsed by countries in the Wider Caribbean.
2. The OCM is designed to foster collaboration exclusively among countries, excluding intergovernmental organizations and other stakeholders.
3. It receives funding from the Global Environment Facility through the UNDP/GEF PROCARIBE+ Project.
4. The OCM focuses solely on sustainable fisheries management, excluding other marine issues.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

With reference to the rusty-spotted cat, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is the world's largest wild cat species.
2. India holds approximately 80% of the global population of this species.
3. The species has been recorded in dry deciduous and semi-deciduous forests across India.
4. Its conservation status is listed as "Endangered" on the IUCN Red List.
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Consider the following statements regarding ultra-processed foods (UPFs):
1. They are typically high in added sugar, fat, and salt but low in essential nutrients.
2. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) excludes commercially produced cheese and butter from the UPF category.
3. The Economic Survey 2024-25 recommends stringent front-of-the-pack labelling rules for UPFs.
4. Consumption of UPFs has been linked to improved cardiovascular health and reduced obesity rates.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the concept of "financialisation" as discussed in the Economic Survey 2024-25?

In the context of geo-economic fragmentation, as mentioned in the Economic Survey 2024-25, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is characterized by countries forming trade and financial partnerships based solely on economic considerations.
2. The costs of geo-economic fragmentation can range from 0.2 percent to up to 7 percent of GDP in some economies.
3. Trade is the primary channel through which fragmentation is reshaping the global economy.
4. Global FDI flows are increasingly concentrated among geopolitically aligned countries, particularly in strategic sectors.
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