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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the India-led ‘Group of Friends’ initiative to promote accountability for crimes against UN peacekeepers?

The initiative was launched in 2022 with the primary goal of facilitating capacity building for host state authorities.
India, Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco, and Nepal serve as co-chairs of the Group of Friends.
The initiative aims to convene four meetings of its members per year to exchange information and monitor progress on accountability measures.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Cnemaspis vangoghi, the newly discovered lizard species?

Cnemaspis vangoghi was discovered in the Northern Western Ghats region of India.
The species is named after the famous Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh due to its resemblance to one of his paintings.
This lizard species demonstrates a preference for aquatic habitats and is commonly found near water bodies.

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Which of the following statements regarding Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) are correct?

NPAs refer to loans or advances for which the principal or interest payments have remained overdue for a period exceeding 90 days.
Sub-Standard Assets are classified as NPAs if they remain overdue for a period less than or equal to 12 months.
Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) represents the total value of gross non-performing assets for a bank without subtracting any provisions.

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Which statement correctly describes the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Scheme?

AMRUT was launched exclusively for metropolitan cities in India.

The primary focus of AMRUT is on rural infrastructure development.

AMRUT 2.0 aims to provide universal coverage of water supply through functional taps to all households in statutory towns across India.

AMRUT does not include any provisions for sewage and septage management.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the recent developments involving Jacob Zuma in South Africa?

Jacob Zuma, former President of South Africa, has been permitted to run in the upcoming elections despite his 2021 conviction and imprisonment.

The Election Commission of South Africa disqualified Jacob Zuma from contesting in the country’s upcoming polls due to his involvement in anti-government protests.

South Africa’s constitution allows individuals convicted for more than a year to hold public office, thus enabling Jacob Zuma’s eligibility for the elections.

Jacob Zuma’s disqualification from the elections stems from his conviction and imprisonment, as South Africa’s constitution prohibits individuals convicted for more than a year from holding public office.

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