Option (b) is correct

Explanation:

• Centre has promulgated Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 to constitute National Capital Civil Services Authority.
• The Authority will recommend the transfers and postings of all Group ‘A’ officers and officers of DANICS serving in the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
• Statement 1 is correct. The Authority consists of Chief Minister of Delhi, who shall be the ex officio Chairperson of the Authority, Chief Secretary and Principal Home Secretary of NCT of Delhi. 
• Statement 2 is not correct. All matters shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present.
• Statement 3 is correct. In case of difference of opinion, the decision of the Lieutenant Governor shall be final.

Option (c) is correct 

Explanation:

• The new generation ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha on 8th June, 2023. 
• Statement 1 is correct. It is the most advanced short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile of the Agni series.
• Statement 2 is correct. This was the first pre-induction night launch conducted by the users after three successful developmental trials of the missile, validating the accuracy and reliability of the system. 
• The ‘Agni Prime’, or ‘Agni-P’, is a nuclear-capable new-gen advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles.
• Statement 3 is not correct. It is a two-stage canisterised missile with a maximum range of 2,000 km.

Option (a) is correct

Explanation:

• The United States and Britain announced a new strategic pact as their leaders rededicated the “special relationship” to counter Russia, China and economic instability.
• An “Atlantic Declaration” adopted by the leaders aims to boost industry ties on defense and renewable energy, in the face of growing competition from China.
• The declaration read that they face new challenges to international stability — from authoritarian states such as Russia and the People’s Republic of China; disruptive technologies; non-state actors; and transnational challenges like climate change.

Option (d) is correct

Explanation:

• Recently, the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said that an El Nino climate phenomenon has arrived which can lead to new temperature records around the world. “Depending on its strength, El Nino can cause a range of impacts, such as increasing the risk of heavy rainfall and droughts.”
• ‘El Nino’ is a Spanish word meaning ‘the child’, and refers to the baby Christ, as this current starts flowing during Christmas. 
• Statement 1 is not correct. El Nino is a name given to the periodic development of a warm ocean current along the coast of Peru as a temporary replacement of the cold Peruvian current.
• Statement 2 is correct. The presence of the El Nino leads to an increase i

Option (c) is correct

Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that it will put in place a regulatory framework to permit default loss guarantee arrangements for digital lenders.
• Statement 1 is correct. First loss default guarantee (FLDG) is a lending model between fintech firms and their partner banks and non-banking finance companies where the initial hit on a default is taken by the fintech firm that originated the loan.
• Statement 2 is correct. The bank/NBFC partners lend through fintech.

Option (a) is correct 

Explanation:

• The second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting was held in Detroit,  US.
• IPEF was launched jointly by the USA and other partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region in Tokyo in 2022. 
• IPEF has 14 partner countries including Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam & USA. 
• It seeks to strengthen economic engagement among partner countries with the goal of advancing growth, peace and prosperity in the region.
• The framework is structured around four pillars relating to Trade (Pillar I); Supply Chains (Pillar II); Clean Economy (Pillar III); and Fair Economy (Pillar IV). 
• India has joined Pillars II to IV of IPEF while it has an observer status in Pillar-I.