With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, consider the following statements:

1. The GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A.
2. The Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the GST Council.
3. The GST Council can independently amend the Constitution without parliamentary approval.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 With reference to drought impacts on Karnataka’s spice belt, consider the following statements:

1. A joint drought survey was conducted by the Karnataka State Department of Horticulture, Revenue Department and Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority.
2. Dharwad and Bagalkot were among the worst-affected districts for chilli cultivation.
3. Chamarajanagar experienced significant turmeric crop losses due to drought.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to digital water management in India, consider the following statements:

1. Digital twin infrastructure under the initiative aims to map the water supply chain from source to household.
2. Artificial Intelligence can help predict maintenance requirements and identify water supply sustainability problems.
3. Data under the initiative will be owned by the Central Government and kept inaccessible to State governments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Silk Road, consider the following statements:

1. The Silk Road was a network of land and maritime routes connecting different regions of Eurasia.
2. Buddhism spread from India to China through routes associated with the Silk Road.
3. The Mongol Empire failitated long-distance trade and travel across Eurasia during the 13th and 14th centuries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to mercy petitions in India, consider the following statements:

1. Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardon in cases involving a death sentence.
2. The Governor can pardon a death sentence under Article 161.
3. Undue delay in deciding a mercy petition may justify commutation of a death sentence under Article 21.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?