1. With reference to India’s first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project, consider the following statements:

1. It is being implemented by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
2. One of its objectives is to identify genetic risk factors for diseases like sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• neither 1 nor 2

2. Which of the following innovations were introduced in Swachh Survekshan 2024–25?

1. One City, One Award principle
2. Real-time monitoring using Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs)
3. AI-based cleanliness validation

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

3. Consider the following statements regarding the Akash Prime Missile System:

1. It uses an imported radar seeker to improve terminal accuracy.
2. It can operate effectively at altitudes above 4,500 metres.
3. It was developed jointly by DRDO, Bharat Dynamics Ltd., and Bharat Electronics Ltd.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

4. Which of the following correctly describes the Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles?

1. Prithvi-II is a solid-fuelled missile with a range of over 700 km.
2. Agni-I is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.
3. Both are developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
4. Agni-I has been inducted by the Indian Navy for submarine-based deterrence.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

5. With reference to the Mo-DHTA COF photocatalyst developed by Indian scientists, consider the following statements:

1. It enables synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using water and sunlight.
2. It requires the presence of heavy metal oxides as catalysts.
3. It has applications in environmental remediation and water purification.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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