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Vultures play a critical role in local communities and the economy. Consider the following statements.

1. Vultures help in faster disposal of livestock carcasses, thereby reducing the spread of zoonotic diseases and the associated healthcare costs.
2. The decline in vulture population has been linked with decrease in dog populations due to the disruption in food chain.
3. Vultures indirectly support livestock-based rural livelihoods by maintaining a cleaner environment and reducing the need for costly carcass disposal mechanisms.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Exercise Bright Star 2025.

1. It is hosted by Egypt and conducted under the aegis of the U.S. Central Command.
2. India is participating in the exercise only through its Navy.
3. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability among participating nations and address hybrid threat scenarios.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. A qubit is the basic unit of information in quantum computing, just as a bit is the basic unit in classical computing.
2. A qubit can exist in a superposition of both 0 and 1 at the same time.

With reference to Majorana particles, consider the following statements

1. They were first proposed by Ettore Majorana in the 1930s.
2. They are particles that are indistinguishable from their own antiparticles.
3. In quantum computing, they are being explored as a stable medium for storing and manipulating information.

How many of the above statements are correct?

 With reference to India’s National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and its scheme, consider the following statements.

1. The government recently approved a scheme that seeks to promote recycling of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements.
2. Only large and established recyclers are eligible for incentives under this scheme.
3. E-waste, lithium-ion battery scrap, and catalytic converters from end-of-life vehicles are considered eligible feedstock for recycling.
4. The scheme is designed with a tenure from FY 2025-26 to 2030-31.

How many of the above statements are correct?