1. Consider the following statements about the new incentive scheme for recycling critical minerals:
1. The scheme has a tenure of 10 years starting from FY 2025–26.
2. One-third of the scheme’s budget is reserved for small and new recyclers.
3. Lithium-ion battery scrap is included under the focus materials of the scheme.
4. The maximum operational subsidy for large recyclers is capped at ₹50 crore.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2, and 4

2. According to WHO’s Mental Health Atlas 2024, which group showed the sharpest rise in mental disorders?
a) Children below 10 years
b) Adolescents (10–19 years)
c) Young adults (20–29 years)
d) Elderly (60+ years)

3. Which of the following reforms are part of GST 2.0?
1. Automated refunds using risk evaluation
2. Simplified registration in 3 days
3. Correction of inverted duty structure
4. Exemption of EVs from GST

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2, and 3

4. Consider the following statements about Jarosite discovery:
1. Jarosite found in Gujarat’s Kutch region is about 55 million years old.
2. Its study helps simulate Martian conditions on Earth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Consider the following statements about the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM):
1. It was launched in 2021 with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore.
2. The mission focuses only on semiconductor manufacturing and excludes design support.
3. Ten projects, including two fabs and eight packaging/testing facilities, have already been approved.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2, and 3