IIT Madras has become first ever IIT to open its international campus outside India. Where is this campus located?

Recent heavy rains in North India have been attributed to the Western Disturbance. With reference to Western Disturbance, consider the following statements:

1. Western Disturbance is a storm originating in the South China Sea.
2. Western Disturbances are frequent and their spells can be long or short.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, the Union Government has brought the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act (PMLA) for sharing of information with other investigative agencies. Which of the following institutions have been brought under PMLA for information sharing?

1. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
2. Central Vigilance Commission
3. National Investigation Agency

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With reference to the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Authority, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body under the administrative control of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2. It deals with registration of new plant varieties.
3. Plant Varieties are protected under the Patent Act in India.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG). In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. GCRG was set up by the UN Secretary General in 2022.
2. It aims to address urgent and critical global issues pertaining to interlinked crises in food security, energy, and finance.
3. GCRG is overseen by the Champions Group which consists of all the UN Security Council members.

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