The headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), formed out of erstwhile USSR, is at

Correct Answer :   2007

The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) was formed on June 6, 2007, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

The WCCB is headquartered in New Delhi and plays a crucial role in combating organized wildlife crime in India.

It became fully operational in 2008 and focuses on various functions such as data collection, advisory roles, and international cooperation to curb wildlife offences and prevent illegal trade.

Correct Answer :   1.5°C

Azerbaijan's COP29 has announced the Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) to support green projects in developing countries, specifically aiming to help member nations achieve the 1.5°C temperature target.

This target is crucial for mitigating the severe impacts of climate change and aligns with international climate agreements.

The CFAF, funded by contributions from fossil fuel producers and other sources, will focus on financing clean energy technology and enhancing climate resilience.

This initiative highlights the urgent need for collective action to limit global temperature rise and safeguard the planet's future.

Correct Answer :   Turkey

With Turkey still counting its death toll and struggling to come to terms with the scale of the tragedy, the 2,000-year-old Roman-era "Gaziantep Castle", a historic site and tourist attraction in Turkiye has suffered massive damages.

The Gaziantep Castle, located in the heart of the city faced the wrath of earthquake that struck in the early hours of February 06, 2023.

About Gaziantep Castle :

* It is located on a hilltop in southern Turkey’s city of Gaziantep.

* It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

* It was first built by the Hittite Empire as an observation point and later built into a main castle by the Roman Empire in the 2nd and 3rd century AD.

* The castle underwent further expansion and renovation under the Byzantine emperor Justinianus (called the "Architect of Castles") between 527 and 565 AD.

* The Ottomans repaired the castle over time, but it got a second full overhaul by Egyptian Sultan Qaitbay in 1481.

* The castle took its final shape in 2000 and has been renovated many times.

Features :

* The castle has the shape of an irregular circle.

* It has 12 towers that house living quarters for soldiers and various other chambers such as stables, prison cells, storerooms for treasure troves, or barracks for troops.

* The walls are made from stone and span 1200 meters in circumference.

Source : Times of India