1. Which of the following wetlands is NOT added to the Global List of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention?

• Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary
• Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve
• Rajsamand Lake
• Aghanashini Estuary

2. Recently Jharkhand CM was arrested by the officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the land scam case. In this context consider the following statements about ED:

1. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is responsible for fighting economic crimes in India.
2. It mainly focuses on investigating and prosecuting cases related to money laundering but not the cases related to foreign exchange.
3. The headquarters of ED is located in Mumbai.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• All three
• None of the above

3. With reference to the National Credit Framework (NCrF), consider the following statements:

1. The NCrF is a set of guidelines to be followed by schools, colleges and universities in adopting the credit system.
2. It was introduced by the Union Ministry of Education (MoE) in 2022.
3. It facilitates re-entry into the education system for students who have dropped out.

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

4. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ‘blue economy’, recently heard in the news?

• It refers to a centrally planned economy where the government has significant control over economic activities and resources.
• It is known as the shadow economy, which comprises illegal economic activities that evade taxation and official regulation.
• It refers to legal and legitimate economic activities that comply with government regulations and tax laws.
• It encompasses the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of marine ecosystems.

5. In a recent move, RBI has put restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank. In this context, consider the following statements regarding payment banks:

1. Payment banks function similarly to traditional banks but on a smaller scale and without engaging in credit risk.
2. A committee headed by Dr. Raghuram Rajan recommended setting up of 'Payments Bank' to cater to the lower income groups and small businesses.
3. Payment banks can issue loans as well as credit cards similar to traditional banking.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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