1. Consider the following statements regarding the Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme:

1. It aims at revolutionizing opportunities for quality education and access to higher education institutions.
2. This initiative guarantees access to high-quality learning systems by facilitating a seamless transition from secondary to higher education and extending financial support for the meritorious Navodaya Vidyalaya students who lack means.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

2. With reference to Nagoya Protocol, consider the following statements:

1. It is a globally binding agreement designed to fulfill the access and benefit-sharing obligations outlined in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
2. It establishes a transparent legal framework to ensure the fair and equitable distribution of benefits derived from the use of genetic resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

3. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras:

1. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras are Set Up by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. The primary objective is to ensure the availability of quality medicines at affordable prices for all segments of society, particularly the economically disadvantaged.
3. These Kendras offer generic drugs that are equivalent in quality and efficacy to expensive branded drugs but are available at significantly lower prices.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 3 Only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 2 only
• All of the above

4. With reference to regarding Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) centers, consider the following statements:

1. These centers play a crucial role in assisting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing workforce training and raising awareness about Industry 4.0 technologies.
2. This is initiated by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
3. The scheme aims to address technological obsolescence and improve access to quality industrial infrastructure and common facilities.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above

5. Rajya Sabha recently passed Bills to add PVTGs of Odisha, A.P. in ST lists. In this context consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):

1. According to the 2011 Census, Madhya Pradesh has the largest population of PVTGs.
2. PVTGs were identified as a separate category based on the recommendations of the 1961 Dhebar Commission.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• 1 Only
• 2 Only
• Both 1 and 2
• None of the above