2nd April 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the Sarhul Festival:

1. The festival signifies the union of the Sun and Earth, represented by the pahan (priest) and his wife (pahen), respectively.
2. It is celebrated exclusively by the Oraon tribe in Jharkhand.
3. The rituals involve the sacrifice of a rooster and the use of Sal flowers to mark the beginning of agricultural activities.
4. It advocates for the inclusion of the Sarna religion in the Hindu caste census.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to India’s Labour Codes, consider the following statements:

1. The Social Security Code, 2020, introduces fixed-term employment and social security funds for gig workers.
2. The Industrial Relations Code consolidates laws related to trade unions and mandates prior government approval for layoffs in establishments with over 300 workers.
3. The Occupational Safety Code subsumes 13 existing laws and mandates welfare facilities for workers in hazardous industries.
4. The Code on Wages guarantees universal minimum wage coverage but excludes agricultural workers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Gantenerumab's efficacy in Alzheimer's is limited by:
A) Inability to cross blood-brain barrier
B) Exclusive focus on tau protein tangles
C) Requirement for early-stage diagnosis

Correct option(s):

CO₂ laser radiation detection works because:

1. Long-wave IR minimizes atmospheric ionization
2. Microplasma backscatter patterns are unique to isotopes
3. Requires direct contact with radioactive samples

Correct statement(s):

Tribhuvandas Patel's contributions include:

1. Establishing the first milk cooperative in Kaira
2. Creating IRMA for managerial training
3. Introducing cross-breeding in Indian cattle

How many are correct?