(a) Only one pair
In January 2024, five new sites were added to the list of Ramsar Sites in India.
1. Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve – Karnataka
2. Aghanashini Estuary – Karnataka
3. Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve – Karnataka
4. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary – Tamil Nadu
5. Longwood Shola Reserve Forest – Tamil Nadu
Others
Pala Wetlands – Mizoram
Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh were announced as Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) on the occasion of World Wetland Day 2022 (2nd February 2022) held at Sultanpur National Park, a Ramsar site in Haryana.
Haiderpur Wetland in Uttar Pradesh has been added as the 47th Ramsar Site in December 2021. It is a human-made wetland formed in 1984 and is located within the boundaries of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary.

(c) Only three pairs
In 1969, the country’s first nuclear power plant, Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), went operational in Maharashtra. It was built with technical assistance from the United States and marked the beginning of India’s journey into nuclear power generation.
The civilian nuclear program in India is governed by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), which operates under the Prime Minister’s Office.
Name of Nuclear Power Station Location Operator Capacity
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (1993) Gujarat NPCIL 440
Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station (1984) Tamil Nadu NPCIL 440
Narora Atomic Power Station (1991) Uttar Pradesh NPCIL 440
Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant (2000) Karnataka NPCIL 880
Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (1973) Rajasthan NPCIL 1,180
Tarapur Atomic Power Station (1969) Maharashtra NPCIL 1,400
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (2013) Tamil Nadu NPCIL 2,000
** The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) is located at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan, India

(d) None
Nuclear energy is the fifth-largest source of electricity for India which contributes about 3% of the total electricity generation in the country. (1st statement is correct)
In 1969, the country’s first nuclear power plant, Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), went operational in Maharashtra. It was built with technical assistance from the United States and marked the beginning of India’s journey into nuclear power generation.
The civilian nuclear program in India is governed by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), which operates under the Prime Minister’s Office. (2nd statement is correct)
India has over 22 nuclear reactors in 7 power plants across the country which produces 6780 MW of nuclear power. In addition, one reactor, Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-3) has also been connected to the grid in January- 2021.
The world’s first thorium-based nuclear plant, “Bhavni,” using Uranium-233, is being set up at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. This plant will be entirely indigenous and will be the first of its kind. The experimental thorium plant “Kamini” already exists in Kalpakkam. (3rd statement is correct)
In India, some nuclear reactors (Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies) are kept under “IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) safeguards”.
Total 26 of India’s nuclear facilities are under IAEA safeguard. The two Russian PLWR and two PHW reactors are recently brought under IAEA safeguards.
This is to ensure that imported uranium was not diverted for military use and to assure that the imported uranium is used to generate nuclear energy for civilian purposes.

(c) Only three
In 1995, UNOPS achieved financial independence and autonomy after being founded in 1973 as a part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). UNOPS’ overarching vision is to promote sustainable implementation practices in the realms of development, humanitarian aid, and peacebuilding.The development of climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure is crucial across various sectors that play a significant role in sustainable development.
NOPS S3i initiative prioritize affordable housing: Targeting the middle-income and lower-middle-income groups of the population. The focus is on implementing these projects on a large scale.
Mass Rapid Transport is not included in the UNOPS S3i initiative (2nd statement is incorrect)
UNOPS S3i initiative prioritize Healthcare: Aim to address the needs of both private and public healthcare systems with a particular emphasis on primary care clinics, hospitals, diagnostic centers, laboratories, and the potential implementation of established healthcare technologies. The goal is to bring about effective and sustainable solutions to meet healthcare demands.
UNOPS S3i initiative prioritize renewable energy: The main focus is on the generation of renewable energy and the accompanying distribution and storage infrastructure. However, investments in innovative technologies and solutions throughout the renewable energy value chain may also be taken into consideration.

(a)
The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (the Polar Code) is a new code adopted by the IMO. The Code acknowledges that polar waters may impose additional demands on ships beyond those normally encountered. It provides a mandatory framework for ships operating in polar waters.
It is mandatory under both the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). The Polar Code covers the full range of design, construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue and environmental protection matters relevant to ships operating in the inhospitable waters surrounding the two poles. The Polar Code entered into force on 1 January 2017.