1. Consider the following statements about Saalumarada Thimmakka:
1. She planted 385 banyan trees along the Kudur–Hulikal stretch of State Highway 94.
2. She received the Padma Shri award in 2023.
3. She was featured in BBC’s list of 100 most influential women.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. Consider the following statements regarding the DPDP Rules 2025:
1. The Data Protection Board (DPB) is empowered to adjudicate data breaches.
2. Consent Managers must be registered under the phased implementation plan.
3. Data fiduciaries must notify users of data erasure at least 48 hours in advance.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. With reference to the Seeds Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
1. The Bill introduces a three-tier classification of offences.
2. Major offences include selling unregistered seed varieties.
3. Only monetary penalties are provided; imprisonment is not included.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding the GM Metarhizium Fungus:
1. It attracts mosquitoes by emitting longifolene continuously.
2. Longifolene is naturally produced by the fungus only after it kills the insect.
3. The GM fungus uses a gene sourced from a pine tree.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Infosys Prize 2025:
1. The prize is awarded in eight scientific and humanities domains.
2. Each laureate receives a gold medal, citation, and USD 1 lakh.
3. The 2025 theme referenced Schrödinger’s Cat and the International Year of Quantum.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
