Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about ‘NavIC’?

1. It is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian territories.

2. It consists of eight satellites with four of them geostationary and the other four geosynchronous so as to ensure that each satellite is being tracked at least one of the fourteen ground stations at any given point of time.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Genome editing is a process through which desired changes in the genome using site directed nuclease or sequence specific nuclease can be made.

2. Recently, the central government has paved the way for complete genome editing in crops.

3. Genetically modified crops in India continue to be impermissible.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Genetically Modified Crops?

1. Genetic engineering of crops aim to transcend the genus barrier by introducing an alien gene in the seeds to get the desired effects.

2. Bt Cotton is the only crop that is allowed to be sown in India.

3. The regulation of Genetically Modified crops in India is done under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. ‘Blue Flag Certification’ is an eco-tourism model and marks out beaches as providing tourists and beachgoers clean and hygienic bathing water, facilities/amenities, a safe and healthy environment, and sustainable development of the area.

2. India is the only country in the world that has been awarded ‘Blue Flag’ certification for 8 beaches in a single attempt.

3. India currently tops the list with 37 beaches, followed by Greece and France.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘satellite phones’?

1. The satellite phones are strictly used for military purpose.

2. They have limited connectivity as compared to cellular phones.

3. The first satellite phone was launched in 1951.

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