1. They are highly secured bonds with a fixed maturity period.  
2. They are issued by banks to shore up their core capital base to meet the Basel – III norms.

1. The Alliance consists of several NGOs and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
2. Members of HSA share and facilitate access to information related to the mission and goals of the Alliance.

1. The Armed Forces Tribunal does not adjudicate in matters related to Coast Guard.
2. In case of a murder of a civilian, an army court can sentence the personnel for life term.

India’s first Integrated Manufacturing Cluster for the Toy Industry is planned to be established in which of the following states?