09 May, 2025

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025:

  1. The event is organized solely by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
  2. The theme of GLEX 2025 is "Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance."
  3. The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was established in 1971 to promote global space commerce.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. With reference to the Lagrangian Growth-Advection Model, consider the following statements:

  1. It combines ocean current tracking with biological growth processes to estimate carbon export.
  2. The model relies solely on surface chlorophyll data from ocean colour satellites.
  3. It provides improved estimates of episodic carbon fluxes compared to traditional models.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. With reference to the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, consider the following:

  1. The scheme provides financial coverage of up to ?1.5 lakh per accident victim.
  2. It is implemented solely by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
  3. Treatment in non-designated hospitals is fully covered under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following are features of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Draft Net-Zero Framework?

  1. Carbon pricing based on the “well-to-wake” principle.
  2. Mandatory emission targets for ships under 5,000 gross tonnage.
  3. Creation of an IMO Net-Zero Fund to support green shipping and developing nations.

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5. Which of the following initiatives pertain to India–U.S. energy and technology cooperation?

  1. Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP)
  2. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Charter
  3. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)
  4. Critical Minerals MoU (2024)

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