Answer: B

Explanation:

The Indian Council of Medical Research-ICMR, in collaboration with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Hyderabad, has launched upgraded dietary guidelines tailored to modern eating habits in 2024. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is a medical research body in New Delhi that is responsible for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research in the country. It is one of the world's oldest medical research bodies, established in 1911 by the Government of India as the Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA). Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

In 1949, after India gained independence, the IRFA was renamed the ICMR. It is funded by the Government of India through the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare's Department of Health Research. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

It promotes biomedical research through intramural research, which is conducted by its own institutes and centers and extramural research, which is conducted through grants-in-aid given to non-ICMR institutes. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four accused in a case related to the trafficking of Indian nationals for combat roles in the Russian Army. It is India's premier investigative agency, responsible for investigating and fighting serious crimes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

It was established in 1941 to investigate corruption in procurement during World War II, and in 1963 to investigate serious crimes related to defense, corruption, fraud, cheating and embezzlement. It is part of the Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India.  It provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 and needs consent from the respective State governments for conducting investigations. It operates under the motto "Industry, Impartiality and Integrity," reflecting its commitment to diligence, fairness, and ethical conduct in its investigations. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, the 163rd birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was celebrated in Bangladesh. Rabindranath Tagore, a polymath, poet, writer, composer, philosopher was born into a prominent Bengali family in Kolkata. He authored the national anthems of India "Jana Gana Mana" and Bangladesh "Amar Sonar Bangla". Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, primarily for his work "Gitanjali." He was awarded a knighthood in 1915 by the British Crown, but he renounced it in 1919 in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: B

Explanation:

In September 2025, NASA plans to send a four-member Artemis crew around the moon as part of preparations for future lunar landings. NASA's Artemis program is a Moon exploration program that aims to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon for the first time since 1972. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Comprising a four-member team, carefully selected and trained to execute the mission's objectives with precision and expertise. The primary target of the mission is to delve into the complexities of cislunar space, laying the groundwork for future lunar exploration endeavors. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Thalassemia is a blood disorder that occurs when the body doesn't produce enough hemoglobin, a protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen. This can lead to anemia, which means the body has fewer healthy red blood cells and less hemoglobin than normal. Hence, statement I is incorrect.

Thalassemia is inherited, meaning it's passed from parents to children through genes. It can be caused by: Abnormal hemoglobin synthesis, Deletion of key gene fragments, and Genetic mutation. Hence, statement II is correct.