1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Fusobacterium nucleatum’ recently seen in the news:

1. Fusobacterium nucleatum is a species of bacteria commonly found in the human mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
2. It is a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium, meaning it does not require oxygen to survive.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding ‘FLiRT’ recently seen in the news?

• It is the name of an island recently discovered near Hawaii (USA).
• It is a new bomber aircraft designed and developed by the Turkish Air Force.
• It is a new variant of Covid-19 detected in the USA.
• It is the name of a crater recently discovered in the moon's south pole.

3. With reference to ‘Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)’ consider the following statements:

1. Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is a New York-based pro-Khalistan organisation that is banned in India.
2. This group seeks a separate homeland for Sikhs, a “Khalistan” in Punjab.
3. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist is the founder of this group.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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

4. Consider the following pairs :

              Tiger Reserve                                     State

1. Sariska Tiger Reserve                      Odisha
2. Panna Tiger Reserve                        Madhya Pradesh
3. Satkosia Tiger Reserve                    Rajasthan
4. Kanha Tiger Reserve                        Maharashtra

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• Only one pair
• Only two pairs
• All three pairs
• None of the pairs

5. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Carbon farming’:

1. Carbon farming refers to a set of agricultural practices designed to sequester CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in the soil.
2. The primary goal of carbon farming is to mitigate climate change by enhancing carbon capture and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Carbon farming practices support biodiversity by creating habitats for diverse plant and animal species.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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