Research and Development — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the National Research Foundation (NRF) in India is/are correct? 1. It is established under the NRF Act, 2023. 2. The Prime Minister of India serves as its ex-officio President. 3. It aims to primarily fund research in only central universities and IITs. 4. A significant portion of its funding is expected from private sector and philanthropic contributions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding India's Gross Expenditure on R&D (GERD): 1. India's GERD as a percentage of GDP is currently above 1%. 2. The private sector contributes more than 50% of the total GERD in India. 3. The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2013 aimed to position India among the top five global scientific powers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Article 51A(h) of the Indian Constitution, a Fundamental Duty, is directly related to which of the following aspects of national development?

Which of the following initiatives primarily focuses on fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at the school and university level in India?

Consider the following pairs: 1. CSIR: Drug discovery and aerospace materials 2. DRDO: Launch vehicle and satellite development 3. ISRO: Missile systems and electronic warfare Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?