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Consider the following terms in the context of advanced cancer research:

1. Tumor Organoids: 3D structures that mimic the complexity of human organs.

2. Protein Crystal Growth (PCG): A technique used in space to grow high-quality crystals to determine protein structure.

3. ALARA Principle: A safety guideline used to manage radiation exposure by keeping it ‘As Low As Reasonably Achievable.’

Which of the above are relevant to modern space oncology research?

Consider the following statements regarding the legal definition of ‘Piracy’ under international law:

1. According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), piracy can only occur on the high seas or in a place outside the jurisdiction of any state.

2. Acts of piracy committed within a country’s territorial waters are technically classified as ‘Armed Robbery against Ships’ rather than piracy under international law.

3. Every state has the right to seize a pirate ship or aircraft and arrest the persons on board on the high seas, exercising ‘universal jurisdiction.’

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the ‘Exclusive Economic Zone’ (EEZ), consider the following statements:

1. The EEZ extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.

2. In the EEZ, the coastal state has exclusive sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring, exploiting, conserving, and managing natural resources, both living and non-living.

3. Foreign ships have the right of ‘innocent passage’ through the EEZ, but they are prohibited from conducting military exercises without the consent of the coastal state.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) primarily ensures user privacy and data security by:

1. Hiding the user’s IP address from the websites they visit.

2. Encrypting the data traffic between the user’s device and the VPN server.

3. Completely eliminating the possibility of tracking by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and government agencies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?