1. Consider the following statements regarding the Phenome India – CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase (PI-CheCK):

1. It is India's first pan-India longitudinal study focused on cardio-metabolic diseases.
2. It involves participation from over 10,000 individuals, including CSIR employees.
3. It excludes molecular and imaging data to reduce privacy concerns.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

2. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is responsible for which of the following?

1. Issuing licences for nuclear power plants.
2. Setting safety standards and regulations for atomic energy use.
3. Conducting nuclear waste disposal operations.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

3. What is the strategic benefit of AIR LORA for the Indian Air Force?

• It is a short-range interceptor against UAVs.
• It allows deep-strike capability without entering hostile airspace.
• It is used for close air support in urban warfare.
• It is a cruise missile designed for submarine launch.

4. Why is the discovery of Pethia dibrugarhensis considered significant?

1. It highlights the underexplored biodiversity of the Brahmaputra River.
2. It belongs to the endangered genus Pethia.
3. It supports the need for ichthyofaunal surveys in the Northeast.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Nipah Virus:

1. Fruit bats are the natural reservoir of the Nipah virus.
2. It has a case fatality rate of up to 75%.
3. It spreads only through animal-to-human transmission.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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