(d) All four
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued scheme guidelines for implementation of strategic interventions for green hydrogen transition (SIGHT) programme. (Statement 1 is correct)
It is a sub component under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Aim of the programme:
Component I: It aims at providing electrolyzer manufacturing incentives with a total outlay of INR 4440 crore
Component II: It focuses on green hydrogen production with financial outlay of INR 13050 crore. (Statement 2 is correct)
Implementing agency: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) would be the implementing agency responsible for the scheme’s execution. (Statement 3 is correct)
SECI is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) and it is the only CPSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector. (Statement 4 is correct)

(a) Only one statement is incorrect (2nd)
Azerbaijan is strategically located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, making it a key player in regional geopolitics.
The country shares borders with Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, and has a significant coastline along the Caspian Sea. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Azerbaijan’s diverse terrain includes the Greater Caucasus mountain range, the Kura River, and the fertile plains of the Kur-Araz Lowland. The capital city, Baku, is situated on the Caspian Sea and is a major hub for the country’s oil and gas industry.

(a) Only one statement is correct (2nd)
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy tool introduced by the European Union (EU) to ensure that the carbon cost of imports is equivalent to the carbon cost of domestic production, thereby preventing carbon leakage. (1st statement is incorrect)
The CBAM applies to imports of specific goods such as iron, steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen, which are at high risk of carbon leakage.
CBAM is designed to prevent companies from relocating to countries with less stringent climate regulations to avoid higher carbon costs in the EU. (2nd Statement is correct)
The CBAM is part of the EU’s broader “Fit for 55” legislative package, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The CBAM entered into its transitional phase on October 1, 2023, and will be fully implemented by 2026. (3rd Statement is incorrect).

(c) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
The Nansen Refugee Award is an award given by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to individuals, groups, or organizations that provide extraordinary service to refugees. The award was established in 1954 to honor the legacy of Fridtjof Nansen, the first High Commissioner for Refugees for the League of Nations.

(a) 1 – I, 2 – III, 3 – IV, 4 – II
Under Article 148, The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
1. CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
2. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels–the Centre and the state.
3. His/Her duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
4. He is one of the bulwarks of the democratic system of government in India.The appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is outlined under Article 148 of the Constitution.
Duties and Powers of CAG: The duties and powers of the CAG are defined under Article 149.
Form of Accounts of the Union: The form in which accounts of the Union and the States shall be kept is provided under Article 150.
Audit Reports: The presentation of audit reports by the CAG to the President or Governors is mandated by Article 151.