27th September 2025

Explanation – The UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Prize was established in 2017 and relaunched in 2025 in partnership with Planet A. It recognizes individuals under 30 for pioneering environmental solutions. However, each winner receives $20,000 (not $50,000) in seed funding along with mentoring and access to a global platform. The 2025 winners include Jinali Mody from India, who founded Banofi Leather producing leather alternatives from banana crop waste, reducing water use, toxic waste, and CO₂ emissions. 

Explanation – FIPIC is a multilateral platform established by India (not by Pacific Island Countries) in 2014 to enhance cooperation with Pacific Island countries, making statement 1 incorrect. The total annual trade is approximately $300 million, with India having a trade surplus (exports around $200 million, imports around $100 million). Key initiatives include a special USD 1 million fund for climate change adaptation, Pan Pacific Islands e-network for digital connectivity, and visa-on-arrival facilities for all 14 Pacific Island countries. FIPIC includes 14 island countries and is part of India's "Act East Policy." 

Explanation – The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) was enacted in 1976 to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution. The act was majorly modified in 2010 with several amendments. It makes it mandatory for office bearers, key functionaries, and members of NGOs to certify through affidavit that they have not been prosecuted or convicted for conversion from one faith to another and for creating communal tension and disharmony. The act aims to prohibit funding for any activities detrimental to national interest and regulates foreign contribution acceptance by individuals, associations, or companies. 

Explanation – The 'Agni Prime' is the advanced version of the 'Agni-1' missile (not Agni V), making statement 1 incorrect. It is a short-range ballistic missile with a range of 1000-1500 km and is a surface-to-surface missile (not surface-to-air or intercontinental), making statement 2 incorrect. The missile is nuclear capable and can carry a payload of around 1,000 kg, making statement 3 correct. The double-stage missile is lighter and more agile than its predecessor Agni-1. 

Explanation – The Sahyog Portal was launched in October 2024 by the Union Home Ministry and is maintained by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). However, its primary purpose is not for public reporting of financial cyber fraud, but rather serves as a centralized channel connecting central agencies, state police, and online intermediaries to combat cybercrime by issuing takedown notices to intermediaries. The legal basis for intermediaries' compliance is Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000, under which intermediaries lose "safe harbour protection" if they fail to act upon government notices regarding unlawful content.