1. Consider the following statements regarding “Odysseus” which was in the news recently:

(A) It is a robotic rover exploring Mars, searching for signs of past microbial life and collecting samples for potential return to Earth.

(B) It is the first privately built vehicle launched from the US to land on the moon’s surface.

(C) It is an upcoming space telescope designed to observe the universe in infrared wavelengths and study the formation of stars, galaxies, and planetary systems.

(D) It is the next-generation spacecraft intended for crewed missions to Mars and beyond, to make human space travel more affordable and accessible.

• A
• B
• C
• D

2. In a recent move, Govt amended the electricity rules to speed up new connections, and promote EVs and solar PV systems. In this context consider the following statements:

1. The Government made amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
2. It aimed at simplifying and expediting the process of obtaining new electricity connections and installing rooftop solar systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

3. Consider the following statements regarding Guru Ramdas, whose statue was recently unveiled by PM Modi in Varanasi:

1. He was a renowned saint known for his contributions to the Bhakti movement during the 15th Century CE.
2. Meera Bai considered Ravidas to be her spiritual guru (teacher).
3. The devotional verses of Ravidas are found in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only One
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above

4. Consider the following countries:

1. Iceland
2. Norway
3. Slovakia
4. Estonia
5. Lithuania

How many of the above countries are part of Nordic-Baltic Countries or NB8?

• Only 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Only 2, 3 and 5
• Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
• 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

5. Consider the following statements regarding 'Hanooman' which was in the news recently:

1. The ‘Hanooman’ is India's own ChatGPT style service customised specially for India.
2. It can generate text, speech, videos and more in multiple Indian languages.
3. The BharatGPT group, which is backed by Reliance Industries is involved in the development of this AI model.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3