1. Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY):

1. It is implemented under the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA).
2. It provides free distribution of rice and wheat to beneficiaries through the Public Distribution System (PDS).
3. Since January 2023, all NFSA beneficiaries receive foodgrains completely free of cost.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. With reference to High-Performance Biomanufacturing Platforms (HPBPs) recently launched in India, consider the following statements:

1. They were launched under the BioE3 Policy by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC.
2. These platforms aim to provide world-class infrastructure to startups, SMEs, industry, and academia.
3. They are primarily focused on production of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to boost agricultural productivity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. With reference to PRATUSH Space Telescoperecently in news, consider the following statements:

1. It is India’s first dedicated space observatory for the study of exoplanets and habitability.
2. The mission is being led by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) with ISRO’s collaboration.
3. PRATUSH will operate in the ultraviolet spectrum to study dark energy and cosmic microwave background radiation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. With reference to Vikram 3201 microprocessor, consider the following statements:

1. It has been designed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO.
2. It was fabricated at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh using 180 nm CMOS technology.
3. It is a consumer-grade processor, primarily meant for laptops and mobile phones.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. With reference to SEBI’s new framework (2025) for equity index derivatives, consider the following statements:

1. It introduces a Net Intraday Position Cap of ?5,000 crore per entity in index options.
2. Gross Intraday Position Cap is ?15,000 crore, the same as the current end-of-day limit.
3. The framework applies only to index options, not stock futures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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