06 Jul, 2025

1. With reference to "Roll Clouds", consider the following statements:

  1. Roll clouds are always associated with thunderstorm activity.
  2. They are commonly seen in coastal regions where warm and cool air masses interact.
  3. Roll clouds form as a result of gravity waves and temperature inversion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Recently, Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. In this context, which of the following is/are potential geopolitical implications of this move?

  1. Strengthened regional diplomacy among Central Asian neighbours
  2. Possible shifts in the balance of power in South Asia
  3. Improved counterterrorism cooperation between Russia and Afghanistan

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3. According to the FAO's “Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems” report, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Over 50% of rural youth are employed in industrial agrifood systems.
  2. Addressing NEET status among 20–24-year-olds can increase global GDP.
  3. The report highlights youth vulnerability due to climate change and food insecurity.

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4. Consider the following statements about C-FLOOD, recently launched in India:

  1. It provides real-time flood forecasting at the district level only.
  2. It was developed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).
  3. It integrates outputs from both national and regional flood models.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. The WHO’s “3 by 35 Initiative” is associated with which of the following objectives?

  1. Increase the price of alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks through taxation
  2. Reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2035
  3. Mobilize domestic revenue and reduce noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)

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