Answer: (a)

Explanation:

For the first time in India, ICAR will develop lab-grown fish meat in Kerala. ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is developing lab-grown fish meat to meet the growing demand for seafood. The focus will be on high value marine fish such as kingfish, pomfret and seer fish to reduce pressure on wild resources. CMFRI has entered into a collaborative research agreement with a startup Neat Meatt Biotech Pvt. Ltd to replicate the original taste, texture and nutritional properties in the product.

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

Scientists are preparing for a deep sea dive in late 2024 with Matsya-6000, a vehicle similar to the Titan submersible that recently went missing. The Matsya-6000 project under India's Deep Ocean Mission, scheduled for the end of 2024, aims to explore the Indian Ocean to a depth of about 6,000 metres. Hence statement 1 is correct.

In view of the recent incident involving the Titan submersible, a thorough review will be conducted to ensure the effectiveness of the safety systems employed for the crew. The Titan submersible was operated by Oceangate, a privately owned American company that conducts deep-water expeditions for both research and tourism. The Titan submersible was made of carbon fiber and titanium and weighed 10,432 kg. It was capable of going to a depth of 4,000 meters in the ocean and had a speed of three knots per hour (5.56 kilometers per hour). Hence statement 2 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Northern White Rhino is one of the most endangered animals on Earth, with only two females left alive today. To ensure the survival of this species, scientists launched an ambitious project called BioRescue in 2015, employing reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and stem cell technologies. Hence statement 1 and 2 are not correct.

Recently, Biorescue took an important step towards maintaining the survival of the Southern White Rhino with the help of laboratory-created embryos. BioRescue, an international consortium of scientists, has achieved a major feat by helping a rhinoceros conceive through IVF for the first time. In this process, laboratory-created rhinoceros embryos were transferred into the surrogate Southern White Rhino. Following the death of the last Northern White Rhino (male) in 2018, surrogacy remains the only viable option for regeneration of the species. Hence statement 3 is correct.

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

Cameroon has launched the world's first malaria vaccination program for children. Cameroon's landmark program aims to vaccinate 2.5 million children over two years, aiming to reduce the huge burden of malaria in Africa. Mosquirix, the first malaria vaccine approved in 2021, offers 30% efficacy against the deadly Plasmodium parasite, marking an important step in the fight against the disease. Hence option (b) is correct.

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

According to a study, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered six giant galaxies, which were formed about 500-700 million years after the Big Bang event. Researchers discovered these six massive galaxies using JWST's Cosmic Evolution Early 44 Release science program. This program studies the formation of early galaxies when the universe was less than 5% of its current age. Hence option (a) is correct.