Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, Kanwar Lake in Bihar, the state's sole Ramsar site, is struggling to survive due to encroachment and drying. Kanwar Lake, also known locally as Kanwar Jheel, is the largest oxbow lake at the Begusarai district of Bihar in India. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

It was declared a Ramsar site in 2020, making it the first wetland in Bihar to be included in the Ramsar convention. Kanwar Lake is the only Ramsar site in Bihar. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

It is a freshwater lake, making it vital for the local ecosystem. Kanwar Lake is a residual oxbow lake formed due to the geological meandering of the Burhi Gandak River, a tributary of the Ganga. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, in a historic move on Thursday (May 16), the United States' Department of Justice announced plans to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. Marijuana, known as cannabis or weed, is a psychoactive drug that comes from the cannabis plant, which is native to Central or South Asia. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

It can be used by smoking, vaporizing, in food or as an extract. Its farming has been legalised in Uttarakhand and controlled cultivation of cannabis is also being done in some districts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. The central law that deals with cannabis (weed or marijuana) in India is the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, of 1985. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Cardiovascular disease was the top global killer in 2022 and is predicted to remain so by 2050. Cardiovascular Disease refers to a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure and hypertension. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Major risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease include hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol levels (dyslipidemia), unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption. It accounts for a significant proportion of global deaths, with a particularly high burden in low- and middle-income countries. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed emphasised the critical importance of finalising the international pandemic treaty, particularly in light of the escalating health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs used to treat infections. This resistance makes standard treatments ineffective, allowing infections to persist and potentially spread to others. It is a natural phenomenon as bacteria evolve, making drugs less effective. Microorganisms with AMR are sometimes referred to as "superbugs." The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers AMR one of the top ten global health threats. Here, statements I and II both are correct and statement –II is the correct explanation of statement-I. Hence, option (a) is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Slovak Interior Minister revealed that a "lone wolf" has been charged in the shooting that critically injured Prime Minister Robert Fico. Slovakia is a landlocked country, situated in the heart of Europe. Slovakia shares its borders with several with Ukraine to the east, Czech Republic to the west, Poland to the north, Hungary to the south and Austria to the southwest. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. Gerlach Peak stands as the highest point in Slovakia. Hence, option (c) is correct.