1. With reference to NASA’s Artemis II mission, consider the following statements:

1. It is a lunar landing mission designed to establish a permanent base camp at the Lunar South Pole.
2. The mission will utilize a "free-return trajectory," using lunar gravity to slingshot the spacecraft back to Earth.
3. It marks the first time a non-American astronaut will leave Earth's orbit.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2. The "Operation Olivia," often seen in the news, is an initiative primarily aimed at:

• Conserving the Red-crowned Roofed Turtle in the Chambal river.
• Protecting Olive Ridley turtles during their nesting season along the Odisha coast.
• Combatting illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary.
• Implementing "pinpoint" landing technology for lunar exploration.

3. Which of the following mountain ranges is the Zojila Pass located in?

• Pir Panjal Range
• Karakoram Range
• Greater Himalayan Range
• Dhauladhar Range

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Red-crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagurkachuga):

1. It is a freshwater turtle endemic to South Asia.
2. The species is currently found in viable breeding populations only in the National Chambal Sanctuary.
3. It is classified as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. Regarding the revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0 scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Power.
2. Component B focuses on the solarization of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps.
3. The scheme aims to incorporate Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to provide round-the-clock power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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