19th November 2024

Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The programme is developed by the Intergovernmental
Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, not the World Meteorological
Organization.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The recognition is renewable every four years, not valid for a
lifetime.

Statement 3 is correct. The programme aims to improve coastal community
preparedness for tsunamis.
Statement 4 is correct. Communities must meet all 12 indicators to be recognized as
'Tsunami Ready'.

Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The missile was developed by DRDO laboratories.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The missile's range is greater than 1,500 km, not exactly 1,500
km.
Statement 3 is incorrect. It was tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island (formerly
Wheeler Island), not Wheeler Island.
Statement 4 is correct. The missile can carry various payloads for different ranges.

Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect; there was no specific mention of an agricultural cooperation
agreement being signed during this visit.
Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct as they reflect the agreements signed during PM
Modi's visit to enhance bilateral relations.

Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect as India gained independence in 1947 and Nigeria in 1960.
Statement 2 is correct; both nations have indeed been part of NAM.
Statement 3 is incorrect; the Indian diaspora in Nigeria is approximately 60,000.
Statement 4 is correct; India established its diplomatic house in Lagos in November
1958, two years before Nigeria's independence.

Explanation - NGT comprises of the Chairperson, the Judicial Members and Expert
Members.
They shall hold office for term of five years and are not eligible for reappointment. The
Chairperson is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with Chief Justice of
India (CJI). The Tribunal has jurisdiction over all civil cases involving substantial question
relating to environment (including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment).
The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure
1908, but shall be guided by principles of 'natural justice’.