1. Consider the following statements regarding workplace heat stress as highlighted in the WHO–WMO 2025 report:

1. Each 1°C rise in Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) above 20°C reduces global worker productivity by 2–3%.
2. More than 2 billion workers worldwide are directly exposed to unsafe levels of heat.
3. Europe is unaffected by occupational heat stress as it lies outside the tropics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. With reference to NITI Aayog’s report “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways”, consider the following:

1. Homestays are seen as a tool for cultural preservation and rural transformation.
2. The report advocates heavy regulation to ensure safety and consumer trust.
3. Digital platforms are emphasized as crucial for capacity building of hosts.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

3. According to UN reports on the Gaza famine, which of the following factors have contributed to the crisis?

1. Systematic obstruction of humanitarian aid
2. Large-scale destruction of homes and infrastructure
3. Collapse of healthcare, water, and sanitation systems

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

4. With reference to India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, consider the following statements:

1. India has achieved 10% blending (E10) by 2022 and aims for 20% blending (E20) by 2025.
2. The government has set a target of 27% blending (E27) by 2030.
3. Ethanol blending helps reduce crude oil imports and supports India’s Net Zero 2070 target.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

5. With reference to the Gaganyaan mission, consider the following:

1. It aims to send a three-member crew to low Earth orbit (~400 km) for up to three days.
2. India will become the fourth country with independent human spaceflight capability.
3. The first uncrewedGaganyaan mission (G1) is scheduled for December 2025.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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