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Consider the following statements:
1.The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
2.No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Consider the following statements regarding the geography of Yemen:
1.Yemen shares land borders with Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the northeast.
2.Yemen has maritime borders across the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden with countries like Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia.
3.Yemen has direct maritime borders with India via the Arabian Sea.
4.Yemen is landlocked and does not have any maritime borders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

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Consider the following statements about the Yemen War and the roles of Saudi Arabia and the UAE:
1.Saudi Arabia led air operations, while the UAE led ground operations during the Yemen War.
2.The UAE withdrew most of its troops in 2019, but continued to support the Southern Transitional Council (STC).
3.The conflict initially started in 2015 when a Saudi-led coalition was formed to counter the Iran-backed Houthis.
4.The STC, backed by the UAE, advocates for the restoration of South Yemen’s pre-1990 status as the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Consider the following statements regarding the Saudi Arabia–UAE Rift over Yemen:
1.The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen is primarily due to opposing views on southern separatism and Yemen’s future political structure.
2.Saudi Arabia supports the Southern Transitional Council (STC), while the UAE backs the President Leadership Council (PLC).
3.Yemen’s strategic location along key maritime trade routes like the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait makes it critical for both Saudi and UAE security interests.
4. The STC, backed by the UAE, seeks autonomy or independence for southern Yemen and has announced plans for a referendum on the issue within two years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Consider the following statements about the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system:
The Pinaka MBRL is developed by India's DRDO and provides long-range fire support for the Indian Army.
The Pinaka Mk-I has a range of 40 km, while the Pinaka Mk-II/ER has an enhanced range of 60–90 km.
The Pinaka system is typically mounted on trucks and can fire multiple rockets in quick succession.
The Pinaka Mk-II is still in development and has not yet been inducted into the Indian Army.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Consider the following statements regarding Suryastra, the new rocket launcher system acquired by the Indian Army:
1.Suryastra is India's first Made-in-India universal multi-calibre rocket launcher.
It has a strike range of 150 km and 300 km, with a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 5 metres.
2.The system is developed in collaboration with Russia’s Elbit Systems under a 3.Technology Collaboration Agreement.
4.The system’s acquisition enhances India’s deep-strike artillery firepower and operational reach.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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The Olive Ridley Turtles are considered to be endangered because of their few remaining nesting sites in the world. In this context, which among the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Their peculiar behavior of synchronized nesting in mass numbers is known as Arribada.
2. Gahirmatha Beach in Orissa is one of their few nesting grounds in the world.
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2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

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Which of the following statements about the Olive Ridley Turtles is/are correct?
They are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world.
They live in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
The Coromandel Coast in India is the largest mass nesting site for the Olive Ridley Turtles.
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2 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Consider the following statements regarding the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles:
1. Female Olive Ridley turtles usually come ashore during high tide to lay eggs.
2. Olive Ridley turtles can stay submerged for up to 10–12 hours without breathing.
3. The lunar cycle and tides influence the nesting behavior of Olive Ridley turtles.
4. Olive Ridley turtles are highly vulnerable to mechanised fishing activities, which prevent them from surfacing to breathe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 months ago | [YT] | 1