(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 3rd)
The Sendai Framework was indeed adopted at the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan, in 2015. It aims to significantly reduce disaster risk and disaster losses over the next 15 years. The framework focuses on four priority areas: understanding disaster risk, strengthening disaster risk governance, investing in disaster risk reduction, and enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response.
Sendai Framework is a voluntary agreement and does not impose legally binding obligations on member states. Instead, it encourages member states to take proactive measures to mitigate disaster risks. (2nd statement is incorrect)

(c) All three statements are correct
Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to every individual resident of India.

It serves as proof of identity, which is linked to the individual’s biometric and demographic information.
The Aadhaar programme was launched in 2009 by the UIDAI with the goal of providing a unique and verifiable identity for every resident of India.
It is now mandatory for a number of government services and is also being used by private companies for identification purposes.
The UIDAI is prohibited from storing Aadhaar metadata for more than six months. Private corporations are not allowed to access Aadhaar metadata without explicit consent from the UIDAI. Aadhaar metadata includes information such as the time, date, and location of each authentication request.
Supreme Court of India has ruled that Aadhaar metadata cannot be shared with private entities for commercial purposes. The court emphasized the need to protect the privacy and security of Aadhaar data.

(b) Only two statements are correct
The Livestock Census (LC) is a nationwide survey conducted every 5 years to count all domesticated animals across households, enterprises, and institutions in rural and urban areas.
The National Livestock Census provides detailed data on the population, breeds, and distribution of livestock like cattle, buffalo, goats, sheep, pigs, and others.
Conducted by the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in collaboration with State/UT governments since 1919.
The 21st Livestock Census (2024) is the latest in the series and includes data collected using a dedicated mobile app for improved accuracy and real-time monitoring.
For the first time, data collection is being done via a mobile app, enhancing accuracy and timeliness.
The census will cover 15 species of animals (excluding poultry) such as cattle, buffalo, mithun, yak, sheep, goat, pig, camel, horse, donkey, and elephant. (Statement 3 is incorrect)

(c) Both 1 and 2 statements are correct
PM-MKSSY is indeed a Central Sector Sub-scheme under PMMSY aimed at formalizing the fisheries sector. The scheme provides a one-time incentive for aquafarmers to purchase aquaculture insurance for one crop cycle.
It also aims to create a National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) to provide work-based digital identities to small and micro-enterprises in the fisheries sector.
Additionally, the scheme includes performance grants to incentivize fisheries and aquaculture microenterprises for improving value chain efficiencies and creating jobs.

(b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Turkey is situated at the crossroads of the Balkans, Caucasus, Middle East, and eastern Mediterranean.
It has Black Sea in the north and the Mediterranean Sea in the west.
Bordering Countries: On the northeast by Georgia and Armenia, on the east by Azerbaijan and Iran, on the southeast by Iraq and Syria, and on the northwest by Greece and Bulgaria.