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Which of the following statements regarding the domestication of yaks in Bangga, Tibet, are correct?

• Bangga, a historical settlement in Shannan, witnessed the domestication of yaks alongside taurine cattle, dating back approximately 2,500 years.
• The elevation of Bangga, at about 3,750 meters above sea level, renders it one of the earliest known agro-pastoral settlements in southern Tibet, yielding a significant trove of systematically excavated animal remains.
• The genetic analysis of Bos bones in Bangga corroborated the presence of one yak and four female taurine cattle, suggesting a plausible migration route from Anatolia.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Arctic warming, as detailed in the NOAA’s Arctic Report Card for the year 2023, are correct?

• The Arctic experienced its warmest summer on record in 2023, warming nearly four times faster than the global average since 1979.
• The thawing of subsea permafrost in the Arctic region has led to the release of methane and carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and ocean acidification.
• The decline in salmon populations in Western Alaska affected Chinook and chum salmon, while sockeye salmon numbers surged to 98% above the 30-year average.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which statement accurately defines the DigiYatra initiative for paperless airport entry using facial recognition technology?

Which statement is correct regarding the function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?