1. Which of the following statements correctly describe ‘technical textiles’?

1. Technical textiles are primarily designed for aesthetic purposes.
2. They find applications in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and construction.
3. Technical textiles include geotextiles, medical textiles, and industrial fabrics.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

2. What is the primary objective of the government-backed ‘Sahkar Taxi’ platform?

• To compete directly with traditional taxi unions by lowering fares
• To promote electric vehicles in the ride-hailing sector
• To provide a cooperative-based ride-hailing platform that eliminates intermediary commissions for drivers
• To offer ride-hailing services only in rural areas

3. What was the primary objective of the European Space Agency’s Gaia Space Observatory?

• To detect gravitational waves from black holes
• To monitor solar flares and space weather
• To study the atmosphere of exoplanets
• To create the most detailed three-dimensional map of the Milky Way galaxy

4. Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) operates under which government ministry?

• Ministry of Defence
• Ministry of Science and Technology
• Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

5. Which organization developed the Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS)?

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)