Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
About OPEC:
OPEC is a major intergovernmental organization that plays a critical role in global energy markets.
Statement 1 is correct:
It was founded in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela, aiming to coordinate petroleum policies.
Statement 2 is not correct:
Its headquarters is in Vienna, Austria, not Geneva.
Statement 3 is correct:
OPEC significantly influences oil prices by adjusting production quotas, thereby affecting global supply.

OPEC+, which includes non-OPEC members like Russia, further strengthens this influence on global energy markets.
Q .Consider the following statements regarding Somalia:
It has a predominantly humid tropical climate with heavy rainfall.
It is located in the Horn of Africa and is intersected by the Equator.
The Jubba and Shabeelle rivers are major rivers of the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
About Somalia:
Somalia is a strategically located country in the Horn of Africa, with a long coastline along the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
 Statement 1 is not correct:
Somalia has an arid to semi-arid climate, not a humid tropical one. Rainfall is sparse and irregular, making drought a frequent issue.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Equator passes through southern Somalia, and the country lies within the Horn of Africa region.
Statement 3 is correct:
The Jubba and Shabeelle rivers are the main river systems, supporting agriculture and settlements.
Somalia’s geographic position along major maritime routes has made it strategically important but also vulnerable to issues like piracy and geopolitical instability.

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📢 Last Call: UPSC CSE Prelims Open Mock Test – 3
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🗓 Date: Tomorrow, 3rd May 2026
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* GS Paper – I: 10:30 AM
* GS Paper – II (CSAT): 02:00 PM
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Q . Consider the following statements regarding E-PRAAPTI Portal:
It enables Aadhaar-based authentication to access inactive EPF accounts.
It is designed primarily for employers to track employee contributions.

Q . Consider the following statements regarding newly discovered firefly species:
The species Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong were discovered in Meghalaya.
These species are adapted to brightly lit urban environments.

Q . Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A):
Mission SAKSHAM aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of urban cooperative banks.
Reason (R):
It provides structured training programs for management, compliance, and operational staff.

Q. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A):
Exercise Pragati is a multilateral military exercise involving countries of the Indian Ocean region.
Reason (R):
It focuses exclusively on naval warfare training in open seas.