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1. Consider the following statements about the Quality Council of India (QCI). 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 2. The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister. 3. The Ministry of Science and Technology is the nodal ministry for QCI.

2. Which of the following are the salient features of the National Education Policy, 2020? 1. Ensuring quality early childhood care and education for all children between 3-6 years. 2. Increasing Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50%. 3. Bringing exposure to vocational education in school and higher education systems. 4. Establishing the Gender Inclusion Fund which will focus on ensuring 100% enrollment of girls in schooling.

2. Which of the following are the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance? 1. Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials 2. Overuse of antibiotics in livestock and fish farming 3. Lack of access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene 4. Poor infection and disease prevention and control in health-care facilities and farms

5. Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme? 1. Prevent gender biased sex selective elimination 2. Ensure survival and protection of the girl child 3. Ensure education and participation of the girl child 4. Offer a conditional cash benefit of Rs. 5,000 to pregnant women

3. With reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI), consider the following statements. 1. While the Wholesale Price Index keeps track of the wholesale price of goods, the CPI measures the average price that households pay for a basket of different goods and services. 2. The WPI does not capture changes in the prices of services, which CPI does.

1. With reference to the Genetically Modified (GM) Crops regulations in India, consider the following statements. 1. In India, GM crops require the mandatory approval of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. GM crops are permitted for environmental release and cultivation only after undergoing safety assessment under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. 3. So far, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted approval for commercial release of Bt cotton and GM Mustard only.