Prelims Power Play 20 April 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: India’s National Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) as percentage share of GDP, has been 0.7% during last 3 years.

Statement-II: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), where the private sector is expected to contribute 36,000 crores over five years.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

2. Consider the following regarding ‘Aadharshila recently in news

It is the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care on the lines of the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework.
It is released by Ministry of Education.
It is a detailed 60-week curriculum meant for learning in the age-group of three to six-year-olds in anganwadis.

How many of the above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

3. Consider the following pairs

Cruise Missile Country

How many of the above are correct pairs?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

4. Consider the following

How many of above tribes are found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

5. Which of the following led to creation of Israel

Balfour Declaration

London declaration

Doha Declaration

Paris Declaration