1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘NITI for States’ Platform:

1. This platform was launched to strengthen cooperation between the Centre and states in achieving growth objectives.
2. The platform aims to integrate data across states, centralizing findings to inform future decisions by state governments based on data-driven insights.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

2. Recently the Supreme Court slammed the Uttarakhand government for illegal construction and felling of trees in the Reserve that is causing danger to wildlife. In this context consider the following statements:

1. As per the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act of 2006, a Tiger Reserve comprises core or critical habitat and a buffer zone surrounding it.
2. Buffer zones hold the legal status of a National Park or a Sanctuary.
3. Core areas consist of a mix of forest and non-forest land, managed as a multiple-use area.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above

3. Consider the following statements regarding “Ayya Vaikundar” whose mention by Tamil Nadu Governor as 'Sanatan Dharma Savior' sparks controversy:

1. He is revered as a social reformer and the founder of the Ayyavazhi sect, primarily in southern Tamil Nadu.
2. He organized Samapanthi-bhojana or community eateries for people from all backgrounds.
3. He encouraged all devotees to wear turbans and dhotis, promoting equality.
4. He pioneered education for the lower castes and opposed discriminatory taxes.

How many of the following statements is/are correct?

• Only One
• Only two
• Only three
• All of the above

4. Which of the following best describes “Haiper '' which was recently seen in the news.

• It is a hypersonic cruise missile developed by Russia’s defense industry at speeds exceeding Mach 10.
• It is an air-launched anti-satellite multistage missile that was developed by Lockheed Martin Corp.
• It is a video AI that can create realistic and diverse videos from text prompts, images, or existing videos.
• It is a new text to image generator AI tool developed by Microsoft.

5. Recently PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the second rocket launchport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Tamil Nadu. In this context consider the following statements:

1. This facility is located in ‘Kulasekarapattinam’ in Tamil Nadu.
2. This launchport will be used to launch smaller payloads.
3. Near-equatorial launch sites leverage Earth's rotation, boosting velocity by around 450 m/s, crucial for maximizing payload capacity, especially for geostationary satellite deployments.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one
• Only two
• All three
• None of the above