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• Consider the following statements:

  Assertion (A): The “Pride of Hills” scheme component under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) ensures unconditional fiscal transfers to hill states.

  Reason (R): SASCI assistance is linked to capital expenditure and specific development outcomes.

  Which one of the following is correct?

  • Both A and R are correct and R explains A
  • Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
  • A is incorrect but R is correct
  • A is correct but R is incorrect

• BIRSA-101, recently in the news, is related to which of the following?

  • A gene-editing technology for improving crop varieties
  • A biotechnology scheme for tribal livelihood improvement
  • A genome sequencing programme for rare diseases
  • A CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

• With reference to the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, consider the following statements:

  1. The scheme aims to promote conversion of coal and lignite into syngas for use in chemicals, fertilizers, and clean energy applications.
  2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Coal with financial incentives to both public and private sector entities.

  . The financial incentive under the scheme for any single project is capped at Rs. 5,000 crore.

  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 Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), consider the following statements:

  1. It is the restructured form of the Universal Service Obligation Fund aimed at expanding digital connectivity in rural and underserved areas.
  2. It is administered by the Reserve Bank of India to finance digital payment infrastructure in urban areas.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

• With reference to the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB), consider the following statements:

  1. It is an international body responsible for the development and maintenance of the Common Criteria standard for evaluating IT security products.
  2. India is a founding member of the CCDB and has full voting rights in its decision-making process.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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