Q1. Consider the following statements about the Asian Development Bank (ADB):

1. India is a founding member of the Asian Development Bank.
2. It is engaged in promoting the economic and social progress of its developing member countries (DMCs) in the Asia Pacific Region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q2. With reference to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), consider the following statements:

1. The members of UNHRC are elected for a period of five years.
2. UNHRC’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a state-driven process that provides opportunities to member states to fulfill their obligations.
3. India is currently a council member.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘headline inflation’ in the Indian context:

1. Headline inflation represents structural inflation and thus, excludes the effects of seasonal factors, like fluctuations in food and energy prices.
2. The target inflation under the current Monetary Policy Framework is ‘headline inflation’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q4. Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the Earth's environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat and humans. In this context, consider the following:

1. Dioxins
2. Barium
3. Mercury
4. Lead
5. Furans

The burning of plastics releases how many of the above toxins into the atmosphere?

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Q5. With reference to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), consider the following statements:

1. The Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission is administered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2. Among the 75 listed PVTGs, the highest number is found in Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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