Answer: B

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. Recently, India has launched Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) initiative at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum held in Jaipur.


• Statement 2 is correct. C-3 initiative was launched to address the environment challenges and promotes sustainable urban development, including sanitation, proper waste management etc in Asia- Pacific region.


• Statement 3 is correct. The Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum, established in 2009, is a platform designed to promote sustainable waste management, resource efficiency, and circular economy practices in the Asia-Pacific region.

Answer: C

Explanation:

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled that visually-impaired and low-vision candidates cannot be excluded from judicial services. The Court struck down Rule 6A of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Examination Rules, 1994, which had previously barred visually-impaired candidates from being appointed to judicial services. The Court emphasized the importance of reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities (PwDs), as required by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Thus both statements are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. The RPwD Act, 2016, is a key piece of legislation in India aimed at ensuring the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), 2007, and includes provisions for equality, non-discrimination, accessibility, and the right to participate in all aspects of society.


• Statement 2 is correct. The Act recognizes 21 types of disabilities and guarantees various rights such as the right to education, employment, social security, and accessibility.


• Statement 3 is correct. Under the RPwD Act, a person with a disability is defined as someone who has a long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment that significantly hinders their full and effective participation in society. The Act includes a broad range of disabilities, such as visual impairments, intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, and others.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Ganga River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is a unique and endangered species found in the rivers of the ganga and its tributaries. It is known for its long, thin snout, large flippers, and slit-like nostril, which acts as a blowhole. The dolphin uses ultrasonic waves for hunting and navigation and is known for its distinctive "Susu" sound while surfacing to breathe. It is also called the "Tiger of the Ganga" due to its status as a top predator in the river ecosystem.

The Ganga River Dolphin is classified as:

• IUCN: Endangered


• Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I species


• CITES: Appendix I (protected from international trade)

Thus both statements are correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

A Bose metal is an unusual state of matter that occurs when certain metals are cooled to very low temperatures. Unlike traditional metals, which become superconductors at low temperatures, a Bose metal exists in a state where electrons pair up, forming Cooper pairs, but do not condense into a superconducting state.