With reference to GM mustard (DMH-11), which of the following statements are correct?

1. Hybridisation involves crossing two genetically dissimilar plant varieties that can even be from the same species.
2. Flowers in mustard have both female and male reproductive organs, making the plants largely self-pollinating.
3. DMH-11 was developed by crossing a popular Indian mustard variety ‘Varuna’ with an East European ‘Early Heera-2’ mutant.

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Recently, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has cleared the proposal for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard. With reference to GEAC, consider the following statements:

1. GEAC functions under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.
2. GEAC has been notified under Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
3. The body regulates the use, manufacture, storage, import and export of hazardous microorganisms or genetically-engineered organisms in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Two beaches of India – Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach – has been accorded international eco-label ‘Blue Flag’. These beaches are situated in:

India plans to expand its regional satellite navigation system NaVIC. With reference to NaVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. NaVIC uses seven satellites to provide real-time positioning and timing services in India and an area extending up to 1,500 km from the country's borders.
2. All the satellites of NaVIC are situated in the geostationary orbit.
3. Presently, NaVIC is restricted only to military services and strategic uses.

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With reference to Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an annual report published by World Meteorological Organisation.
2. According to the report, atmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all reached new record highs in 2021.

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