Consider the following statements:
1. Recent
archaeological excavations in the Zehnapora region of North Kashmir have
yielded significant remains of Kushan-era Buddhist structures.
2. These
findings shed light on Kashmir's historical role as a major center for the
spread of Buddhism and inter-regional trade in ancient times.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?
. Consider the following statements:
1. World
Economic Forum (WEF) released its Youth Pulse 2026 report, which captures how
young people worldwide perceive inequality, governance, technology and climate
change while navigating rapid global transformation.
2. It
is WEF’s flagship report on youth perspectives that gathered responses from
nearly 4,600 young people aged 18 to 30 across 144 countries and territories.
3. The
study explores youth responses to ongoing economic, political, technological,
social and environmental changes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
. Consider the following statements:
1. India
has lodged a strong protest against the construction activities being carried
out by China in the Shaksgam Valley, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
(PoK).
2. India
has a legitimate sovereign claim over the Shaksgam Valley, which was illegally
ceded to China by Pakistan in 1973.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?
. Consider the following statements:
1. United
Nations Secretary-General has appointed senior Indian diplomat D.B. Venkatesh
Verma as the chairperson of the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters for the
2026-27 term.
2. Indian
diplomats have previously served as members of the Advisory Board on
Disarmament Matters (ABDM), but 2026 marks the first time an Indian has been
appointed as its chairperson.
3. The
ABDM was established in 1968 following the 10th special session of the United
Nations General Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
. Consider the following statements:
1. India
and Germany made eight key announcements and signed 19 MoUs.
2. The
announcements include a joint declaration of intent to strengthen bilateral
defence industrial cooperation.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?