1. Consider the following statements about the ‘Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection’ which was inaugurated by PM Modi recently:

1. Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited is the Project Executing Agency for this work.
2. The project is funded by the Universal Services Obligation Fund (USOF), Department of Telecommunication.
3. The project will play a significant role in achieving the objective of ‘Digital India’ and ‘National Broadband Mission’.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• ALL THREE
• None of the above

2. Recently, a Namibian cheetah named Aasha has given birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park, indicating that animals are acclimatising. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Kuno National Park?

1. Kuno National Park is a national park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the Indian state of Odisha.
2. Chambal River flows through this national park.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

3. For the first time in a century, the Indian Science Congress has been postponed due to a dispute between organizers and the government. Consider the following statements about 'Indian Science Congress':

1. Indian Science Congress is a professional body under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
2. Since Independence, the Minister of Science and Technology has been inaugurating the annual gathering of scientists.
3. Its headquarters is in New Delhi, India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. In a recent judgement in the Adani-Hindenburg row, the Centre tells SC that SEBI will now regulate short-selling. Consider the following statements about ‘Short-selling’:

1. The ultimate goal of short selling is to 'buy high and sell low.'
2. Short selling is an activity that allows market participants to profit from the fall in the price of a financial instrument.
3. Short-selling is completely banned in India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• All three
• None of the above

5. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of its communication satellite GSAT-20 with the help of SpaceX’s Rocket. consider the following statements:

1. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is the commercial arm of ISRO which will launch GSAT-20 satellite.
2. GSAT-20 is an Indian military satellite.
3. It will be India's first satellite to rely entirely on electric propulsion, which can be five to six times more efficient than chemical-based propulsion.

Choose the correct code:

• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 3 only
• All of the above