1. With reference to the Global Teacher Prize, consider the following statements:

1. It was established in 2014.
2. It is jointly organised by UNESCO and UNICEF.
3. The award carries a cash prize of USD 1 million.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2. The Eurasian otter, recently sighted in Jammu and Kashmir, is correctly described by which of the following?

1. It is a semi-aquatic carnivorous mammal.
2. It is an indicator species of freshwater ecosystem health.
3. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

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

3. India’s first nationally developed Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation Guidelines were released by:

• Indian Council of Medical Research
• Ministry of Science and Technology
• Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• NITI Aayog

4. In the IIT Bombay study, which method best preserved T-cell viability and immune function?

• Manual flushing
• TrypLE enzyme
• Accutase enzyme
• Thermal separation

5. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) functions under which Ministry?

• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Ministry of Science and Technology
• Ministry of Earth Sciences
• Ministry of Defence