01 Mar, 2025

1. Consider the following statements regarding NASA’s SPHEREx mission:

  1. It is designed to observe the sky in visible and ultraviolet light.
  2. One of its objectives is to study the process of cosmic inflation by mapping galaxies.
  3. It will search for biogenic molecules like water and methanol in cold molecular clouds.

How many of the above statements are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Cali Fund:

  1. The Cali Fund was established to ensure equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) on genetic resources.
  2. It is exclusively funded and managed by UN member states under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding National Science Day:

  1. It is observed annually on February 28 to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman.
  2. The day was first celebrated in 1983 under the Ministry of Education to popularize science among rural communities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following institutions is responsible for skill development in plastic processing under this scheme?

5. With reference to the “Make the World Wear Khadi” campaign, consider the following statements:

  1. It was launched as part of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 to globalize Khadi through creative media.
  2. The campaign is jointly organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?