1. Consider the following statements regarding the exercise ‘Jal Prahar 2025’:

1. It is an annual amphibious exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in collaboration with the Indian Army.
2. The 2025 edition involved both Harbour and Sea phases along India’s eastern seaboard.
3. One of its main objectives is to enhance joint operational readiness and interoperability between the services.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2. With reference to Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It forms part of the North Kashmir forest belt along the Jhelum River.
3. It was recently in the news for the suspension of gypsum mining within its Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

3. Which of the following correctly describes the Agri-Stack initiative?

• A financial assistance scheme for agricultural startups.
• A digital infrastructure integrating farmer data for governance and service delivery.
• A satellite-based crop insurance programme.
• A scheme to promote organic farming and sustainable agriculture.

4. Which of the following statements about the Study in India (SII) Portal are correct?

1. It is implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education.
2. It provides a single-window digital platform for admission and visa facilitation for foreign students.
3. Every foreign student receives a unique SII-ID linked to the student visa application process.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

5. Which of the following statements regarding AstroSat are correct?

1. It was India’s first dedicated astronomy mission launched by ISRO in 2015.
2. It observes celestial bodies only in the visible and infrared spectrum.
3. It carries five scientific payloads for multi-wavelength observations.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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