Q. Which one of the following launched the “Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific”? (a) The Asian Development Bank (ADB)(b) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)(c) The New Development Bank (NDB)(d) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2025 Download Pdf Answer & Explanation: ✅Correct Answer: (a) … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements: Statement I:Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change. Statement II:Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets. Statement III:Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements: Statement I:Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth’s rotation and axis. Statement II:Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth’s outermost atmosphere with a tremendous amount of energy. Statement III:As the Earth’s polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator. … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements: Statement I:At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the Declaration on Climate and Health. Statement II:The COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health is a binding declaration; and if signed, it becomes mandatory to decarbonize the health sector. Statement III:If India’s health sector is decarbonized, … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements: Statement I:Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions. Statement II:Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement. Statement III:Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing. Which one of the following is correct in … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) I only(b) II only(c) Both I and II(d) Neither I nor II UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2025 Download Pdf Answer & Explanation: ✅Correct Answer: (c) Both I and II Explanation: Statement I – CorrectIn India, a … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) I and III only(b) I and II only(c) I, II and III(d) II and III only UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2025 Download Pdf Answer & Explanation: ✅Correct Answer: (c) I, II and III Explanation: Statement I – CorrectIf the Earth had … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements: Statement I:In the context of effect of water on rocks, chalk is known as a very permeable rock, whereas clay is known as quite an impermeable or least permeable rock. Statement II:Chalk is porous and hence can absorb water. Statement III:Clay is not at all porous. Which one of the … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements: Statement I:In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans. Statement II:In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. Which one of the following is correct in respect of … Read more
Q. Consider the following statements: Statement I:The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions. Statement II:Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement I and Statement … Read more