1. With reference to the National Narcotics Helpline MANAS, consider the following statements:

1. It is operated by the Narcotics Control Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It functions only as a grievance redressal mechanism for farmers affected by illicit poppy destruction.
3. It is integrated with the Ministry of Social Justice’s de-addiction helpline for rehabilitation guidance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. Consider the following with reference to the Rhisotope Project:

1. It is a joint initiative of South Africa and IAEA.
2. It makes rhino horns traceable by radiation portal monitors.
3. It has been expanded to elephants and pangolins.

Which of the statements are correct?

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

3. With reference to zoonotic diseases, consider the following statements:

1. They account for nearly 60% of all known infectious diseases in humans.
2. India’s Northeast region has reported the highest share of zoonotic outbreaks in recent years.
3. The One Health approach is based on recognising interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

4. With reference to the MERITE scheme (2025), consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to upgrade technical education in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
2. It covers both government and private technical institutions.
3. It is partly funded by World Bank assistance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

5. Consider the following with reference to biofortified potatoes recently introduced in India:

1. They are enriched with iron, zinc, and vitamin C without compromising taste or yield.
2. The varieties were developed by ICAR–CPRI, Shimla, in collaboration with the International Potato Center, Peru.
3. Biofortified sweet potatoes with Vitamin A are already cultivated in Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Assam.

Which of the statements are correct?

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