Q1. With reference to the 'Padma Doree' initiative, consider the following statements:
It is a cross-regional textile collaboration merging the heritage crafts of Northeast India and Madhya Pradesh.
The initiative is launched by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED).
It aims to fuse Eri silk with Chanderi weaving traditions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Ans: C
Statement 1 is correct: It merges heritage crafts of Northeast India and Madhya Pradesh.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It was launched by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, not the Ministry of Textiles/TRIFED.
Statement 3 is correct: It fuses Eri (Ahimsa) silk from the Northeast with Chanderi traditions of MP.
Q2. The "Draft Pesticides Management Bill" aims to replace which of the following existing legislations?
Ans: C
Solution: The objective of the Bill is to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968.
Q3. With reference to the 'CoE SpaceTech Foundation' launched in Karnataka, consider the following statements:
It is a partnership between the Government of Karnataka and the SatCom Industry Association (SIA-India).
One of its primary objectives is to establish a Common Infrastructure Facility (CIF) to reduce entry barriers for private players.
The center focuses exclusively on satellite launch vehicle research.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ans: B
Statement 1 is correct: It is a partnership involving the Government of Karnataka, KITS, and SIA-India.
Statement 2 is correct: The establishment of a CIF is a key part of the plan to reduce capital intensity for startups.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The center explores how space tech can be used in other sectors like agriculture and disaster management, rather than just launching rockets.
Q4. Consider the following statements about the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB):
It is a statutory body established in 2006.
It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ans: A
Statement 1 is correct: NFDB is a statutory body established in 2006.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It falls under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, not Commerce.
Q5. Consider the following pairs regarding Space Technology institutions in India:
|
Institution |
Role/Description |
|
1. IN-SPACe |
Single-window agency for private players |
|
2. NSIL |
Commercial arm of India's space department |
|
3. CoE SpaceTech |
India's first state-led Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Ans: D
All pairs are correct: IN-SPACe is the single-window agency , NSIL is the commercial arm , and CoE SpaceTech is the first state-led center in Bengaluru.
