1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Country : Reason for being in the news
1. Argentina : Worst Economic Crisis
2. Sudan : War between the country’s regular army and paramilitary forces
3. Turkey : Rescinded its membership of NATO
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Statement I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
Statement II: There have been military takeovers/coups d’etat in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, ageing of population, or declining population?

Statement I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries.
Statement II: Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?