1. Consider the following statements about the Baalpan ki Kavita initiative:

1. It aims to create a national compendium of nursery rhymes only in English.
2. It promotes early learning that is joyful, culturally relevant, and rooted in Indian ethos.
3. It is aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. With reference to the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), consider the following statements:

1. It is an indigenous missile developed by DRDO.
2. It can intercept sea-skimming targets at low altitudes.
3. It is exclusively developed for the Indian Navy and has no applications for the Indian Air Force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. Consider the following statements regarding the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF):

1. It is an independent and bipartisan federal agency established under the International Religious Freedom Act, 1998.
2. It is affiliated with the U.S. State Department and implements foreign policy decisions.
3. It publishes an annual report recommending countries for designation as “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. With reference to Great White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), consider the following statements:

1. They are cold-blooded marine animals that inhabit only temperate waters.
2. They exhibit regional endothermy, allowing them to maintain body temperature above the surrounding water.
3. They are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. With reference to the newly inaugurated Pamban Rail Bridge (2025), consider the following statements:

1. It is India’s first vertical-lift railway bridge.
2. It has a 72-metre-long lift span to allow ships to pass.
3. It is manually operated like the old Pamban bridge.

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