Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Karnataka Tourism Department plans to promote the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Keshava temple at Somanathapur as part of the Mysuru tourism circuit before Dasara this year. The Keshava Temple is located in Somanathapur, in the district of Mysuru, Karnataka. It is a Hoysala temple that was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage list in September 2023. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

This temple was built in 1268 CE by Somanatha Dandanayakad during the reign of Narasimha III, and is located on the left bank of the Kaveri River. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Keshava temple is also a Trikuta temple, meaning it has three shrines and three vimanas, dedicated to Keshava, Janardhana, and Venugopala. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, India has achieved an outstanding outcome in the mutual evaluation conducted during 2023-24 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The Financial Action Task Force is an intergovernmental organization with 39 member countries, including India. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The Financial Action Task Force was established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris as the international watchdog to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. Hence, statement 2 is also incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Rajya Sabha discussed the motion of thanks on President Dropoudi Murmu’s address to Parliament amid opposition uproar over the NEET examination issue. The Motion of Thanks is a motion in the Indian Parliament that follows the President's address to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Hence, statement I is correct.

Article 87 of the Constitution mandates the President to address both Houses of Parliament after each general election and at the commencement of the first session of every fiscal year. Hence, statement II is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, the global focus on sustainability has highlighted biomass briquettes as an eco-friendly fuel alternative for power generation. Biomass briquettes are a type of biofuel that are made from organic materials like husks, shells, bagasse and agricultural and municipal solid waste. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Biomass briquettes have several environmental benefits, including serving as a sustainable renewable energy source, producing fewer greenhouse gases than fossil fuels due to partially completing the carbon cycle and significantly lowering carbon footprints. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, India and Togo have reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. Togo, officially known as the Togolese Republic, is a country in West Africa. Togo shares its borders with Benin to the east, Ghana to the west, Burkina Faso to the north and Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the South. Lomé is the capital of Togo. The highest point in Togo is Mont Agou, located in the southwestern part of the country, near the border with Ghana. The major rivers in Togo are the Mono River and the Oti River. Hence, option (a) is correct.