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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)?
1. The BBNJ Agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty.
2. It is an international agreement under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. 
3. It aims to address the growing biodiversity crisis in the high seas and deep seabed, areas outside the Exclusive Economic Zone.
4. The agreement was adopted in 2023, and India signed and ratified the agreement in September 2024. 

Regarding Samudrayaan mission of India, consider the following statements.
1. Samudrayaan mission is India’s manned submersible mission, which is expected to reach ocean depths of up to 6,000 metres 
2. The mission is slated for a trial dive in 2026. 

Correct Statements?

The term “SAHAV” which was in the news recently. It is
1. SAHAV portal is a GIS-based decision support system that empowers policymakers and researchers with real-time spatial data, enabling smarter planning and stronger marine resilience.
2. The term has been derived from Indian, Norwegian languages.

Recently the European Court of Justice struck down which country’s ‘golden passports’ scheme which authorises the naturalisation of foreigners in the country in return for hefty financial investments?
 

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
1. The IAEA is an intergovernmental organization that seeks a complete ban of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose.
2. It was established in 1957 as an autonomous international organization 
3. It works with the UN, but it is not a direct UN agency. It operates independently but reports to the UN General Assembly and Security Council.