1. With reference to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), consider the following statements:

1. The network was established to promote creativity as a driver of sustainable urban development.
2. It recognises cities under ten creative fields.
3. Lucknow has been included in UCCN under the Crafts and Folk Arts category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. Consider the following statements about Alfvén Waves:

1. They are low-frequency transverse electromagnetic waves travelling along magnetic field lines in plasma.
2. They were first proposed by Joan Alfvén in 1925.
3. They have been directly observed in the solar corona for the first time using DKIST.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

3. Which of the following indicators were used specifically by Kerala to identify extreme poverty under its EPEP?

1. Food insecurity
2. Housing status
3. Years of schooling
4. Access to healthcare
5. Absence of income

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
• 1, 3 and 5 only
• 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
• 2, 3 and 4 only

4. The MAHASAGAR vision, recently seen in news, primarily focuses on:

• Enhancing inland river navigation
• Deepening India’s continental military partnerships
• Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
• Creating a maritime free-trade zone among IOR nations

5. Dhvani, recently in news, is best described as:

• A ramjet-powered subsonic cruise missile
• A scramjet-powered anti-satellite weapon
• A Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) under development by DRDO
• A reusable spaceplane tested by ISRO