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• With reference to NAFEX.in, consider the following statements:

  1. NAFEX.in is a digital e-auction platform developed by NAFED to facilitate transparent and technology-enabled trading of agricultural commodities.
  2. It is launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• Consider the following statements about the Brahmani River:

  1. The Brahmani River is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers near Rourkela in Odisha.
  2. It is one of the major east-flowing rivers of peninsular India and ultimately drains into the Bay of Bengal.
  3. The river forms the estuarine complex of Bhitarkanika along with the Mahanadi River before entering the sea.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
  2. The scheme provides annual income support of Rs. 6,000 to all landholding farmer families in three equal installments.
  3. Institutional landholders and certain professionals are excluded from the scheme’s benefits.
  4. The Ministry of Rural Development implements the scheme.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) award:

  1. Only a child with Indian citizenship can be nominated for the Award.
  2. A child can self-nominate himself/herself for the Award.
  3. The Award carries a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakhs with it.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • Only three
  • All four

• Consider the following statements with reference to the National Sports Board (NSB):

  1. It functions as India’s central regulatory authority for sports.
  2. It is a statutory body.
  3. It consists of a Chairperson and two Members to be appointed by the Central Government.

  How many of the above statements are correct?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • Only three
  • All four