1. With reference to ‘Rip currents’ consider the following statements:

1. The rip current is a narrow stream of water moving swiftly away from shore.
2. Rip currents form by piling up water between the breaking waves and the beach.
3. All rip currents are dangerous for the people near the beach.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above

2. Consider the following statements regarding 'Money Bills':

1. A money bill is a specific type of financial legislation that exclusively deals with matters related to taxes, government revenues, or expenditures.
2. The power of deciding a bill as a money bill lies with the President of India.
3. All financial bills are money bills, but not all money bills are financial bills.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 3 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 Only
• 1, 2 and 3

3. In a recent development, banks are set to conduct periodic performance reviews of empanelled advocates to expedite cases in DRTs. In this context, consider the following statements about debt recovery tribunals (DRTs):

1. DRT is a quasi-judicial body established under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993.
2. It adjudicates cases related to the recovery of debts by banks and financial institutions.
3. Any party aggrieved by any decision or order of the debt recovery tribunals (DRTs) can’t appeal in the higher court.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only One
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above

4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘bird flu’ which was noticed recently in a couple of villages in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh:

1. Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses.
2. It can also infect humans who are in close contact with poultry or other birds.
3. Antiviral medicines help reduce the severity of the condition, prevent complications and improve the chances of survival.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 Only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

5. Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and intense in many places around the world because of climate change. In this context consider the statements:

1. The rise in temperature has led to more frequent and stronger extreme weather events worldwide, such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.
2. Warmer temperatures contribute to wildfires by drying out land and making it easier for fires to start and spread.
3. There is still no evidence that climate change is making hurricanes stronger and more frequent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• All of the above