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Consider the following statements regarding the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF):

1. It established the “30×30” target, which commits countries to effectively conserve and manage at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water, and marine/coastal areas by 2030.

2. It aims to replace the previous Aichi Biodiversity Targets and sets long-term goals for the year 2050 centered around living in harmony with nature.

3. Unlike the Paris Agreement, the GBF is legally binding for all signatory nations with mandatory international penalties for non-compliance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC):

1. It is a multi-modal transport network combining ship, rail, and road routes designed to link Mumbai (India) with Moscow (Russia) via Iran and Azerbaijan.

2. The foundational agreement for the INSTC was signed in 2002 by India, Russia, and Iran as founding member states.

3. Bulgaria is a full member state of the INSTC, while countries like Kazakhstan and Armenia hold observer status.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the evolution and functioning of the Collegium System in India:

1. The term “Collegium” is explicitly mentioned in the original text of the Constitution of India under Article 124 and Article 217.

2. The system was established through a series of Supreme Court judgments, commonly known as the Three Judges Cases, rather than through a direct legislative statute or constitutional amendment.

3. Under the current Collegium framework for the Supreme Court, the body consists of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Ganga Waters Treaty signed between India and Bangladesh:

1. The foundational treaty, signed in 1996 for a duration of 30 years with provisions for review and renewal, governs the sharing of Ganges waters during the dry season (January to May).

2. The treaty incorporates a specific water-sharing formula based on downstream and upstream flow conditions measured at the Farakka Barrage.

3. Under the provisions of the Indian Constitution, transboundary water-sharing treaties and international agreements fall exclusively under the executive domain of State Governments where the border lies, bypassing Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?