1. With reference to the World Craft City (WCC) Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of UNESCO to promote crafts-based urban development.
2. It recognises cities where crafts form a living tradition linked to livelihoods and local identity.
3. Srinagar’s inclusion highlights Kashmir’s historical craft linkages with Central Asia and Iran.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. Nemaline myopathy is best described as:

• An autoimmune disorder affecting smooth muscles
• A congenital genetic disorder affecting skeletal muscles
• A bacterial infection of neuromuscular junctions
• A metabolic disorder caused by enzyme deficiency

3. Recent Indian research on astrophysical jets suggests that:

• Heavier plasma composition always leads to slower jet propagation
• Electron–positron jets propagate faster than electron–proton jets
• Plasma composition significantly affects jet speed, shocks, and stability
• Jet dynamics are independent of thermodynamic properties

4. With reference to Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs), consider the following statements:

1. They are identified based on scale, client assets, and trading volume.
2. SEBI has proposed mandatory UPI block mechanism for them.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

5. The Empowered Committee for Animal Health (ECAH) functions under the aegis of:

• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• Department of Biotechnology
• Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser
• NITI Aayog