Current Affairs Quiz-3

Consider the following statements:

• The Helmand River, stretching 1,150 kilometers across Afghanistan, is a crucial water source for both Iran and Afghanistan.
• The 1973 Helmand River Treaty, aimed at regulating water allocation, has not been fully ratified or effectively implemented.

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Which of the following advantages is NOT associated with salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves?

1. Enhanced security and safety
2. High injection and extraction rates
3. Lower labor and cost-intensive development process compared to rock caverns
4. Limited storage capacity compared to rock caverns

How many of the statements given above are NOT correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):

1. CBAM is a climate law introduced by the EU to address carbon leakage and create a level playing field for EU industries.
2. It imposes carbon-related costs on certain imported products, such as cement, iron and steel, electricity, fertilizers, aluminium, and hydrogen.
3. CBAM discourages carbon-intensive industries from relocating to countries with lower environmental standards, reducing global emissions.

How many statements are correct?

Which article of the Indian Constitution grants the power to effect changes in a state’s border?