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The correct answer is Bangalore. 

Key Points

•  National Aerospace Laboratory or National Aeronautical Laboratory (NAL) is situated in Bangalore, Karnataka.
• It was established on 1 June 1959 by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
• It is India's first and largest aerospace research firm.
• The primary aim of NAL is to develop civilian aircraft in India.
• The current director is NAL is Dr. Abhay Pashilkar.

Additional Information

•  Some important CSIR labs are given below:

The correct answer is option 4.

In News

• NAMS recently released a report highlighting critical gaps in cancer diagnosis and treatment in India, especially breast cancer care.

Key Points

• NAMS was initially registered as Indian Academy of Medical Sciences in 1961. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• It is recognized by the Government of India as a nodal agency for continuing education for medical and allied health professionals. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• The academy was renamed as National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) in 1976. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

Additional Information

• NAMS promotes Continuing Medical Education (CME) across India using tele-linkages and the National Knowledge Network. It also advises the government on National Health Policy.

The correct answer is option 1.

In News

• The CBFC recently required 16 cuts in a film related to caste and politically sensitive dialogues before approving it for release.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct because CBFC functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and certifies films for public exhibition. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Statement 2 is correct as CBFC operates under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because no film can be publicly exhibited in India without CBFC certification, regardless of regional office approvals. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
• Statement 4 is incorrect because CBFC issues four categories of certification: U, U/A, A, and S. Hence, Statement 4 is incorrect.

Additional Information

• CBFC is commonly known as the Censor Board but functions primarily as a certification authority, with nine regional offices and advisory panels for film examination.

The correct answer is option 2.

In News

• The Union Earth Sciences Minister recently inaugurated "Polar Bhavan" and "Sagar Bhavan" at NCPOR, Goa, enhancing India’s polar research capabilities.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct because NCPOR was established in 1998 as an autonomous R&D institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Statement 2 is correct because NCPOR manages India’s research stations Maitri and Bharati (Antarctica), Himadri (Arctic), and Himansh (Himalayas). Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because the Science on Sphere (SOS) platform is housed in Polar Bhavan, not Sagar Bhavan. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
• Statement 4 is correct because NCPOR undertakes mapping of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf surveys. Hence, Statement 4 is correct.

Additional Information

• Polar Bhavan is the largest facility at NCPOR and houses India’s first Polar and Ocean Museum. Sagar Bhavan contains specialized laboratories for ice core and sediment analysis.

The correct answer is Sauni, Ranikhet.

Key Points

• The Forest Research Centre for Eco-Rehabilitation (FRCER), Haldwani, is under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE).
• The Himalayan Spice Garden was established at Sauni, Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, as a conservation and demonstration site for native Himalayan spices.
• This initiative aims to promote sustainable cultivation and conservation of valuable spice species that are native to the Himalayan region.
• The garden serves as a hub for research, education, and awareness about the importance of Himalayan spices in both medicinal and culinary fields.
• Species like large cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaf are among the key plants conserved and demonstrated at the Himalayan Spice Garden.

Additional Information

• Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE):
  • ICFRE is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
  • It focuses on forestry research, education, and extension.
  • It has multiple research institutes and centers across India, including the Forest Research Centre in Haldwani.
• Himalayan Biodiversity:
  • The Himalayan region is known for its rich biodiversity, including a variety of medicinal plants and spices.
  • This biodiversity is essential for ecological balance, traditional medicine, and livelihood support for local communities.
• Importance of Spice Cultivation:
  • Spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and turmeric have significant economic and medicinal value.
  • Promoting sustainable spice cultivation helps in biodiversity conservation and boosts the rural economy.
• Sustainable Practices in Forestry:
  • Sustainable forestry involves conserving forest resources while meeting the demands of society.
  • Projects like the Himalayan Spice Garden are examples of combining conservation with livelihood generation.

The correct answer is ₹100 crore.Key Points

NABARD:

• NABARD came into existence on 12 July 1982 by transferring the agricultural credit functions of RBI and refinance functions of the then Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC).
• Set up with an initial capital of Rs.100 crore, its’ paid-up capital stood at Rs.14,080 crore as of 31 March 2020.
• Initially, it is owned by the Government of India and RBI.
• NABARD today is fully owned by the Government of India. 
• Vision - Development Bank of the Nation for Fostering Rural Prosperity. 
• Mission - Promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development through participative financial and non-financial interventions, innovations, technology, and institutional development for securing prosperity.

Additional Information

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at the insistence of the Government of India, constituted a Committee to Review the Arrangements For Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD) to look into these very critical aspects.
• The Committee was formed on 30 March 1979, under the Chairmanship of Shri B. Sivaraman, a former member of Planning Commission, Government of India.
• The Committee’s interim report, submitted on 28 November 1979, outlined the need for a new organizational device for providing undivided attention, forceful direction, and pointed focus to credit-related issues linked with rural development.
• Its recommendation was the formation of a unique development financial institution that would address these aspirations and the formation of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was approved by the Parliament through Act 61 of 1981.

The correct answer is 2016.

Key Points

• NITI Aayog started the Women Transforming India Awards in 2016.
• The contest was launched to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day, 2016.
• It is an annual contest supported by the United Nations in India.
• It was launched in partnership with MyGov and the United Nations in India.
• Women Transforming India was launched with the aim to celebrate the indomitable spirit of women working tirelessly to empower communities and transform India.

Additional Information

• The NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India.
• It was formed on 1st January 2015.
• Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
• It was established to replace the Planning Commission which followed a top-down model.
• The prime minister of India is the chairman of the NITI Aayog.
• The CEO and Vice-Chairperson of the NITI Aayog are appointed by the Prime Minister.

The correct answer is 22.

Key Points

• The nuclear energy programme in India was launched around the time of independence under the leadership of Homi J. Bhabha.
• Nuclear power is the fifth-largest source of electricity in India after coal, gas, hydroelectricity and wind power.
• As of November 2020, India has 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW in operation and one reactor.
• KAPP-3 (700 MW) has been connected to the grid on January 10, 2021.
• Operational nuclear power plants in India-
  • Kaiga-Karnataka
  • Kakrapar-Gujarat
  • Kudankulam-Tamil Nadu
  • Kalpakkam-Tamil Nadu
  • Narora-Uttar Pradesh
  • Tarapur-Maharastra
  • Rajasthan Atomic Power Project-Rajasthan

The correct answer is Pune.

Key Points:

• The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located at Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra.
• National Defence Academy is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force train together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. 

Additional Information

The correct answer is Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.

Key Points

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has become the first Exploration and Production (E&P) company in India to trade domestic gas on Indian Gas Exchange.
• The gas traded is from ONGC Krishna Godavari 98/2 block.
• The quantity sold by ONGC through the Gas Exchange will be enhanced slowly.

Additional Information 

• The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is an Indian oil and gas explorer and producer.
• It is under the ownership of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Government of India.
• The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation:
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Founded: 14 August 1956
  • ONGC owner: Government of India (60.41%)
  • Chairman & MD: Rajesh Kumar Srivastava. 

The correct option is 2 i.e., Madhya Pradesh.

• Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of National Parks in India.
• Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the maximum number of National Parks.

Important National Parks in India:

• List of National Parks in Madhya Pradesh:

The correct answer is Mangala Mani.

Key Points

• Mangala Mani is Isro’s first woman scientist who spent over 403 days in Antarctica.
• Mani was the only woman in a 23-member expedition team that went to India’s research station in the icy continent in November 2016.

• She was even taken to Auli, in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, at an altitude of 9,000 feet for ice acclimatization and later to Badrinath at 10,000 feet.

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• Ritu Karidhal
  • Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava is an Indian scientist working with the Indian Space Research Organisation.
  • She was a Deputy Operations Director to India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan.
  • She has been referred to as a "Rocket Woman" of India.
  • She was born and brought up in Lucknow and is an aerospace engineer. 
• Chandrima Shaha
  • Chandrima Shaha is an Indian biologist, currently President of Indian National Science Academy, and Professor of Eminence at the National Institute of Immunology.
  • She is the former Director of the Institute. 
• Muthayya Vanitha
  • Muthayya Vanitha is an Indian electronics system engineer who has led projects on satellites at the Indian Space Research Organization.
  • She is currently the project director of the Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission of the ISRO.

The correct answer is 2010.

Important Points

• The National Green Tribunal was established on 18th October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
• New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four places of sitting of the Tribunal.
• The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
• The Tribunal's dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters shall provide speedy environmental justice and help reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts.
• The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavour for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of the filing of the same.
• Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel is the current chairperson of National Green Tribunal. 

The correct answer is Mysore.

• Central Institute of Indian Language is located in Mysore.

Key Points

• Central Institute of Indian Language is part of the Language Bureau of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
• The aim of the institute is to protect and document minor, minority, and tribal languages. 
• The institute promotes Linguistic harmony by teaching 15 Indian languages to non-native learners.
• It was founded in July 1969.

Additional Information

• Central Food Technological Research Institute is also in Mysore.
• Central High Tibetan Educational Institute is in Varanasi
  • Varanasi is on the banks of the river Ganga.
• Cultural Institute and Training Centre, Institute of National Museum History for Art Conservation and Science Museum, and Gandhian Recollection and Philosophy Recollection is in New Delhi.

The correct answer is the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an independent statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act).
  • Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI.
  • Headquarters: Delhi.

Additional Information

• ​FSSAI was formed on 5 September 2008.
  • Its headquarter is in New Delhi.
  • It has 4 regional offices.
  • Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao is the current CEO of FSSAI.
• Ministry of Agriculture provides food and nutrition security.
  • The current Agriculture Minister is Narender Singh Tomar.
• The current Science and Technology minister, Health and Family Welfare minister is Mansukh L. Mandaviya​.