1. With reference to the Japonica rice variety developed using CRISPR-Cas9 by NIPGR, consider the following statements:

1. The editing involved knocking out the entire OsWRKY6 gene.
2. The resulting rice lines showed up to 40% increased yield under reduced phosphate conditions.
3. Japonica rice is commonly cultivated in India and adapted to tropical conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. Which of the following are objectives of the Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration (AQVD)?

1. Creation of a national nuclear testbed for AI defence applications
2. Establishing India’s largest open quantum testbed
3. Promoting industry-academia collaboration in quantum technologies
4. Developing classical chip manufacturing hubs in Amaravati

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• 1 and 4 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 2, 3 and 4 only
• 1, 2 and 3 only

3. Which of the following correctly describes the UAE’s Golden Visa scheme in its recent nomination-based model?

• It is a lifetime visa that can be purchased for ?23.3 lakh.
• It mandates a minimum real estate investment of AED 2 million.
• It is merit-based, allowing long-term residence without requiring sponsorship.
• It is applicable only to investors and real estate owners.

4. Consider the following statements regarding the NER District SDG Index 2023–24:

1. It was developed jointly by NITI Aayog, MoDoNER, and the UNDP.
2. Hnahthial in Tripura topped the index with the highest composite score.
3. The Index classifies districts into Achiever, Front Runner, Performer, and Aspirant categories.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

5. With reference to the Sheesh Mahal in Delhi, recently restored by the ASI, consider the following statements:

1. It was built by Izz-un-Nisha Begum, the wife of Aurangzeb.
2. It is an example of Mughal garden architecture and includes a Baradari with a water channel.
3. It was declared a monument of national importance in 1983.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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