1. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘OptiDrop Platform’ which was seen in the news recently:

1. The OptiDrop platform is a new platform that makes it easier and cheaper to study single cells.
2. It is developed by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in Bengaluru, India.
3. OptiDrop has potential applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, agriculture, and animal health, making it a versatile tool for various research areas.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

2. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Swell waves’ that caused panic along the Kerala coast recently in coastal communities:

1. Swell waves are a distinct category of deep-water, linear waves originating or emerging from a chaotic wave system during external weather events due to wave dispersion.
2. Swell waves are heavily affected by local weather systems.
3. Swell waves are commonly known as surface gravity waves due to their nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

3. With reference to the ‘BIMSTEC Charter’ which was recently endorsed by Nepal’s Lower House, consider the following statements:

1. The BIMSTEC Charter serves as a cornerstone legal and institutional framework for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
2. This charter aims to foster rapid economic development by outlining cooperation projects within agreed areas and potential expansions as mutually decided by Member States.
3. The Charter grants BIMSTEC the authority to establish external relations with non-member states, developmental partners, as well as regional, UN, and international organizations, facilitating broader collaboration and engagement.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

4. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Wadge Bank’ which is in the news nowadays amid the Katchatheevu islet controversy:

1. The Wadge Bank is located south of Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) and is a resource-rich deep-sea fishing ground (submarine).
2. The India-Sri Lanka agreement of 1976 recognized the Wadge Bank as part of India’s exclusive economic zone, granting India sovereign rights over the area and its resources.
3. According to the 1976 agreement, Sri Lankan fishing vessels and personnel were permitted to participate in activities at the location.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

5. Recently, scientists from South Korea set a new world record by creating an artificial sun that reached the temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius for a record period. In this context, consider the following statements.

1. This experiment was done by the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE).
2. They used carbon instead of tungsten in the 'diverters', which extract heat and impurities produced by the fusion reaction.
3. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor in southern France has the world's biggest tokamak.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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