Q1. A heatwave is a period of excessively hot weather. With reference to the extent of heat waves recently observed in India, consider the following statements:

1. Heatwaves are not observed in oceanic or marine climatic regions.
2. The frequency of hot days and nights has shown a decline recently compared to the last 30 years.
3. The absence of pre-monsoon showers can amplify heat waves in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q2. With reference to Marine Protected areas (MPAs) in India, consider the following statements:

1. Protected areas that fall entirely or partially within the swathe of 500 m from the high tide line and the marine environment are considered to be in the MPA network.
2. There are no MPAs in peninsular India.
3. Wandoor Marine National Park is an MPA located on the Lakshadweep Islands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q3. With reference to the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), consider the following statements:

1. It has been incorporated under the Companies Act for taking over stressed assets of lenders.
2. The Public Sector banks have the majority of the stake in the ownership of the NARCL.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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Q4. Which of the following is/are the objectives of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?

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Q5. With reference to the Rudram anti-radiation missile, consider the following statements: 

1. It is an air-to-air missile developed jointly by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia.
2. It is capable of striking accurately even if the radiation source switches off in between.
3. It can be launched only from the Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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