1. Which of the following countries are members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)?
- Philippines
- Brunei
- Fiji
- Vietnam
- Malaysia
- Taiwan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2, 3 & 5
[B] Only 2, 4, 5 & 6
[C] Only 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) members include Philippines, Brunei, Fiji, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Taiwan is not a member of IPEF. The framework was launched in 2022 and currently includes 14 countries: Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.
2. Recently, guidelines have been issued to provide the first-ever global policy framework to protect children displaced due to climate change. These guidelines have been issued by which of the following organizations?
- UN Children's Fund
- International Organization for Migration
- World Meteorological Department
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The guidelines to protect children displaced due to climate change were jointly issued by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The World Meteorological Department was not involved in issuing these guidelines. They provide a global framework addressing vulnerabilities of children uprooted by climate change, covering both internal and cross-border migration.
3. Which of the following Indian antelope species are listed as ‘Least Concern’ in the IUCN Red List?
- Nilgai
- Chousingha
- Tibetan Antelope
- Blackbuck
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 4
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 4]
Notes:
Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) and Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) are listed as ‘Least Concern’ by the IUCN. Chousingha (Tetracerus quadricornis) is classified as ‘Vulnerable’ and Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) as ‘Near Threatened’ in the IUCN Red List. Hence, only statements 1 and 4 are correct.
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