With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:

1. It is entrusted with the task of fixing the benchmark policy rate (repo rate) required to contain inflation.

2. It is a six-member committee with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor as Chairperson.

3. It takes decisions based on a majority vote.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Sahara Desert:

1. It is the world's largest desert, occupying more than 10% of Earth's land area.

2. The Sahel region serves as a transition zone between the Sahara Desert in the north and the humid savannas of Sub-Saharan Africa in the south.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan:

1. It aims to foster holistic development in tribal villages, bringing transformative changes to the socio-economic landscape of the region. 

2. It envisions saturation of critical gaps in social infrastructure, health, education, and livelihood.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What type of disorder is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)?

Consider the following statements regarding Manatees:

1. They are aquatic mammals which inhabit shallow, marshy coastal areas and rivers.

2. All three manatee species are classified as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding SARTHIE 1.0 initiative:

1. It is intended to empower disadvantaged communities in India.

2. It aims to bridge the awareness gap and ensure the effective implementation of social welfare programmes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Honey Badger, consider the following statements:

1. It is an omnivorous and nocturnal mammal species.

2. It is only found in the Asia region.

3. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Lake Prespa, recently in news, is located in:

Consider the following statements regarding solar eclipse:

1. It occurs when the Moon moves in the middle of the Earth and the Sun.

2. It is witnessed only during a full moon.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans Tracker:

1. It aims to make biodiversity policies accessible to all stakeholder countries.

2. It is developed by the United Nations Environment Programme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?