Answer: d

Explanation:

Recently, India has set up its pavilion for the first time at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in the Netherlands’ Rotterdam, showcasing the country’s progress in the field of Green Hydrogen. Green hydrogen is a type of hydrogen gas that is produced using clean and renewable sources of energy, like wind or solar power, instead of fossil fuels. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

It is called "green" because it doesn't release harmful greenhouse gases when it's made. The main objective of the green hydrogen is to reduce global emissions by replacing fossil fuel-based energy with green hydrogen produced from renewable sources. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Green hydrogen emits zero greenhouse gases, promoting sustainability. It is produced from renewable sources, emitting zero greenhouse gases. Green hydrogen can produce carbon-free green ammonia, replacing fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

It is used to power desalination plants, converting saltwater into freshwater, conserving freshwater resources. India launched its National Green Hydrogen Mission on January 4, 2023, with a target to achieve green hydrogen production capacity of Five Million Metric Tonnes by end of the year 2030. Hence, statement 4 is correct.

Answer: c

Explanation:

Recently, women from the Bonda tribe were seen eagerly waiting to cast their votes in an election in Malkangiri district of Odisha. Bonda Tribe, also known as Bondo or Remo are an ethnic group of the Munda. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Apart from Odisha, they also live in the state of Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. They are known for being fiercely independent and are one of the most primitive tribes in India. They are also one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) (Bonda, Birhor, Chuktia Bhunjia, Didayi, Dungaria Kandha, Hill Kharia, Juang, Kutia Kondh, Lanjia Saora, Lodha, Mankirdia, Paudi Bhuyan and Saora) in Odisha and are one of the fastest disappearing tribes in India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

They are divided into Upper and Lower Bondas and are generally semi-clothed. They speak Remo, a language classified under the Austroasiatic group, specifically the Mundari subgroup. The Bonda are believed to be part of the first wave of migration out of Africa about 60,000 years ago and are the first forest settlers in India. According to the 2011 census the population of the Bondo is approximately 12,000. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: b

Explanation:

Kerala is experiencing its worst outbreak of Hepatitis A virus in recent years, with 1,977 confirmed cases and 12 deaths reported in the first four-and-a-half months of this year. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a member of the Picornaviridae family, specifically belonging to the genus Hepatovirus. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

It is primarily transmitted through the fecal- oral route, often via contaminated food and water or direct contact with an infected person. It infects the liver, causing inflammation and affecting its functions. Symptoms of HAV infection include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: a

Explanation:

Alice Munro (10 July 1931-13 May 2024), a renowned Canadian author known for her mastery of the short story genre was born in Wingham, Ontario, Canada. She began writing at a young age and published her first collection of stories, "Dance of the Happy Shades," in 1968.  She has authored numerous acclaimed short story collections, including "The Moons of Jupiter," "The Progress of Love" and "Runaway." She was awarded Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013 and the International, making her the first Canadian woman to win this prestigious award. She received the Booker Prize for her body of work in 2009. Hence, option (a) is correct.

Answer: a

Explanation:

Recently, Georgia's parliament passed a controversial "foreign influence" law, sparking mass protests due to its resemblance to repressive Russian legislation. Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region, located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and West Asia. Georgia shares its borders with Azerbaijan to the east & southeast, the Black Sea to the west, Russia to the north & northeast, Turkey to the southwest and Armenia to the south. Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia. The Likhi Range or Surami Range is a mountain range in Georgia which divides the country into eastern and western halves. Mount Shkhara is the highest mountain in Georgia and the second highest is Mount Janga. Hence, option (a) is correct.