5th February 2026

With reference to the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021, consider the following statements:

1. The Act permits altruistic donation of sperm and eggs for reproductive use under regulated conditions.
2. The law allows donor-assisted IVF, including double-donor IVF, where the child has no genetic link with either commissioning parent.
3. The Act permits surplus frozen embryos from an IVF procedure to be donated to another infertile couple for reproductive use.
4. The law restricts the transfer of unused viable embryos to other couples, limiting their options to storage, research, or destruction.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Myoglobin:

1. It is a single-chain polypeptide with multiple oxygen binding sites.
2. It serves as an indicator of muscle damage when detected in blood or urine.
3. It helps in removing reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide, aiding mitochondrial respiration.
4. Unlike haemoglobin, it is found only in skeletal muscle and not in cardiac muscle.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘PM VIKAS Scheme’:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship as its nodal ministry.
2. The scheme provides formal education and certification up to the 12th standard exclusively through residential schools.
3. It utilises the ‘Hub and Spoke’ model to establish Vishwakarma Villages for artisans.
4. The National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) is responsible for providing financial support under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology:

1. It uses a solid fuel gas generator and does not carry an onboard oxidiser.
2. It allows thrust modulation during flight and provides sustained thrust over a longer duration compared to conventional rockets.
3. The technology has been indigenously developed solely by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad.
4. SFDR-powered missiles are typically less manoeuvrable than conventional rocket-powered missiles.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the 'Tender Years Doctrine' in family law, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory principle that mandates that children below the age of five must be placed in the mother's custody.
2. The doctrine traditionally presumes that mothers are naturally better suited to care for very young children due to biological and nurturing factors.
3. A recent Delhi High Court ruling emphasised that the child's best interests must override the doctrine's presumptive application.
4. The court upheld that custody should be determined primarily by the child's age and the mother's fitness, without requiring further evaluation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?