1. The concept of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) under the UNCCD primarily seeks to:

• Prevent conversion of all agricultural land into forests
• Maintain or improve the quantity and quality of land resources required for ecosystem functioning and livelihoods
• Eliminate droughts through artificial rainfall
• Restrict agricultural activities to humid regions

2. With reference to the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), consider the following statements:

1. It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. It is located at Vasco da Gama, Goa.
3. It is the nodal organisation for India's Antarctic Programme.
4. It was originally established as the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1, 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 4 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4

3. With reference to NADCP, which one of the following is correct?

• It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with 60:40 funding between Centre and States.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% Central Government funding.
• It is implemented exclusively by State Governments.
• It is primarily concerned with crop diseases.

4. Ervebo is best described as:

• An mRNA vaccine against all Ebola species
• A live, attenuated recombinant VSV vaccine against Zaire ebolavirus
• A killed vaccine against Marburg virus
• A DNA vaccine against multiple haemorrhagic fevers

5. INS Mangrol belongs to which category of naval vessel?

• Guided Missile Destroyer
• Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
• Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine
• Offshore Patrol Vessel