1. Consider the following statements regarding The PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) scheme, recently seen in the news:

1. The PRITHVI Scheme is an initiative by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
2. The primary aim of PRITHVI scheme is to enhance and sustain long-term observations across the atmosphere, ocean, geosphere, cryosphere, and solid earth.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Plasma waves for which scientists detected in the Martian Upper Atmosphere:

1. The plasma waves are often observed in the Earth’s stratosphere.
2. The waves play an important role in the energization and transport of the charged particles in the Earth’s magnetosphere.
3. These are the short-time scale fluctuations in the electric and magnetic field observations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

3. Consider the following statements regarding the Rejupave technology, which has been recently featured in the news:

1. It is an Indigenous Technology for Road Construction Near China Border.
2. It is developed by India’s CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI).
3. It is beneficial for constructing  bituminous roads in plain areas with high temperatures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

4. With reference to fuel cells tested by ISRO recently, consider the following statements:"

1. A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity by a chemical reaction.
2. The main disadvantage of fuel cells are they have higher emissions compared to combustion engines.
3. There can be more air pollutants that create smog and cause health problems during the operation of a fuel cell.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

5. Consider the following statements about Deep Tech, which has been recently seen in the news:

1. Deep tech refers to technologies that are based on profound scientific or engineering innovations and often have the potential to bring about significant advancements.
2. These technologies typically involve cutting-edge research and development, leveraging scientific principles, and may include fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, advanced materials.

Choose the correct code:

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