1. Which of the following statements about the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is/are correct?

1. It was established in 2000 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
2. Its primary objective is to promote sustainable forest management globally.
3. It oversees legally binding global forest conservation targets.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

2. The ALICE experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider has achieved which of the following?

• Creation of stable gold nuclei for practical use
• First experimental observation of lead nuclei converting into gold nuclei via electromagnetic dissociation
• Discovery of a new chemical element heavier than gold
• Confirmation that chemical reactions can convert lead into gold

3. What is the significance of the Indian Navy’s newly inducted vessel ‘Arnala’?

• It is the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier built in India
• It is primarily designed for deep-sea exploration missions
• It is an imported vessel purchased from a foreign manufacturer
• It is the largest Indian Naval warship powered by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet propulsion system

4. Which of the following statements about Chile is correct?

• It shares its longest international border with Peru
• It holds over 75% of the world’s lithium reserves as part of the Lithium Triangle
• It is located in Africa and is known for its large deserts
• It is a member of the European Union

5. What is the primary objective of the “NiveshakShivir” initiative launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI?

• To enable investors to reclaim unclaimed dividends and shares
• To promote foreign direct investment (FDI) in India
• To introduce new securities market regulations
• To create a new stock exchange in Mumbai