Answer: (c)
The right to cast vote is not a fundamental right:
• This statement is incorrect. The right to vote is considered a fundamental right in India. It is a constitutional right guaranteed under Article 326 of the Indian Constitution.
NRI settled in a foreign land can become an elector in the electoral roll in India:
• This statement is not included in the given options but for clarity, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are allowed to vote in Indian elections. They can enroll as voters in the electoral roll by submitting Form 6A.
Individuals in lawful custody of the police and those serving a sentence of imprisonment after conviction cannot vote:
• This statement is correct. Individuals who are in lawful police custody or serving a sentence of imprisonment after conviction are disqualified from voting as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Answer: (c)
Project ANAGRANINF
• Project ANAGRANINF is titled “Development of a Novel Class of Antibiotics Against Gram-Negative Bacterial-Infections.”
• It is a collaborative initiative involving M/s Peptris Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and the Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) in India, along with ABAC THERAPEUTICS SL from Spain.
• The primary objective of the project is
1. To develop a novel antibiotic capable of inhibiting the FabI enzyme and
2. Combating critical gram-negative pathogens.
• Project ANAGRANINF aims to produce a series of compounds with enhanced efficacy against gram-negative bacterial infections.
• The project aims to identify a candidate molecule that meets WHO’s innovation criteria, ensuring a new chemical structure, no cross-resistance with existing antibiotic classes, and a novel mechanism of action.

Answer: (a)
Statement 1 is correct, 2 is not correct.
Pushpak RLV
• Pushpak is a winged vehicle, equipped with aerodynamic surfaces that enable controlled flight during re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere.
• The primary objective of the Pushpak RLV project is to develop reusable space technology, which aims to reduce the cost of space missions by reusing certain components of launch vehicles.
• The RLV is designed to autonomously land on a designated runway after completing its mission in space, thereby demonstrating India’s capability in autonomous space vehicle landing.
• It is equipped with sophisticated navigation, control, and landing gear systems that allow it to autonomously navigate and land on a predefined runway.
Key Features:
1. The RLV is a space plane with a low lift-to-drag ratio, requiring an approach at high glide angles that necessitates landing at high velocities of 350 km/h.
2. This design allows it to transport payloads to Low Earth orbits and return to Earth for future use.

Answer: (b)
Statement 2 is not correct.
• Tuberculosis is an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
• Dr. Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis that causes TB, and his discovery opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease.
• It can practically affect any organ of the body.
• The most common ones are lungs, pleura (lining around the lungs), lymph nodes, intestines, spine, and brain.
• Nikshay Poshan Yojana (2018) was launched to support every Tuberculosis (TB) Patient by providing a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of Rs 500 per month for nutritional needs.

Answer: (a)
Statement 1 is correct, 2 is not correct.
International Astronomical Union (IAU)
• The IAU was founded on July 28, 1919, during the Constitutive Assembly held in Brussels, Belgium.
• Its creation was prompted by the need for international collaboration in astronomy, especially after the devastation caused by World War I.
• It aims for promoting and safeguarding astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation.
• IAU is now headquartered in Paris, France.
• India is represented by the Astronomical Society of India (ASI).