Q5431. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) network.
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Q5432. Which mechanism under the National Education Policy 2020 aims to seed, grow, and facilitate research at academic institutions across the country?
Explanation
The National Research Foundation is the key mechanism established under the NEP 2020 to promote research in academic institutions. Its primary function is to provide funding and create a supportive environment for researchers across various fields. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the foundation aims to build a robust research culture that can drive national innovation and solve complex societal challenges.
Q5433. Under the Startup India initiative, what specific benefit is offered to recognized startups regarding public procurement?
Explanation
To support new businesses, the Startup India initiative provides recognized startups with an exemption from the requirements of prior experience and turnover in public procurement. This policy allows startups to participate in government tenders on an equal footing with established companies. By lowering these entry barriers, the government provides startups with a vital opportunity to secure large contracts and demonstrate their capabilities.
Q5434. Which specific scheme under the Startup India ecosystem addresses the prototype development costs of hardware tech startups via early-stage funding?
Explanation
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is specifically designed to provide early-stage funding to startups, including those developing hardware technologies. This financial support helps entrepreneurs cover the costs of building prototypes and conducting initial product trials. By addressing the funding gap at the very beginning of the startup journey, the scheme enables innovators to transform their ideas into viable products and attract further investment.
Q5435. What constitutes the ‘National Innovation Portal’ developed by the National Innovation Foundation (NIF)?
Explanation
The National Innovation Portal is a comprehensive database developed by the National Innovation Foundation to showcase grassroots innovations and traditional knowledge.
Q5436. Arrange the following components of the Startup India framework in the correct logical sequence of an entrepreneur’s journey:
I. Utilizing the Fund of Funds for scaling
II. Registration on the Startup India Portal
III. Applying for Seed Fund for prototyping
IV. Obtaining DPIIT recognition
I. Utilizing the Fund of Funds for scaling
II. Registration on the Startup India Portal
III. Applying for Seed Fund for prototyping
IV. Obtaining DPIIT recognition
Explanation
An entrepreneur first registers on the Startup India Portal, then gets DPIIT recognition, applies for seed funding for a prototype and finally uses the Fund of Funds to scale up. The order is II, IV, III, I.
Q5437. In the context of the India Semiconductor Mission, what is the role of the ‘Design Linked Incentive (DLI)’ scheme?
Explanation
The Design Linked Incentive scheme of the India Semiconductor Mission supports the chip design ecosystem with financial aid.
Q5438. Which specific problem does the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ initiative under STIP 2020 aim to solve?
Explanation
One Nation, One Subscription under STIP 2020 aims to solve the high cost of journal subscriptions for Indian researchers by giving them access through a single national subscription.
Q5439. Identify the correct pair matching the government department or ministry with its flagship initiative.
Explanation
The National Quantum Mission is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology. The other pairs are mismatched.
Q5440. The following question consists of two statements--Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): The Green Hydrogen Mission relies heavily on the expansion of India’s renewable energy capacity.
Reason (R): Green hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water, a process that must be powered by renewable energy sources to be classified as ‘green’.
Assertion (A): The Green Hydrogen Mission relies heavily on the expansion of India’s renewable energy capacity.
Reason (R): Green hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water, a process that must be powered by renewable energy sources to be classified as ‘green’.
Explanation
The Green Hydrogen Mission relies on expanding renewable energy capacity because green hydrogen is made by electrolysis of water powered by renewable energy. R explains A.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5431 | (b) It is a purely academic degree-granting university with no industrial tie-ups. |
| 5432 | (d) National Research Foundation |
| 5433 | (a) Exemption from prior experience and turnover criteria |
| 5434 | (c) Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) |
| 5435 | (a) A repository of grassroots innovations and traditional knowledge |
| 5436 | (a) II, IV, III, I |
| 5437 | (b) To support the chip design ecosystem with financial aid |
| 5438 | (c) High journal subscription costs for Indian researchers |
| 5439 | (a) DST - National Quantum Mission |
| 5440 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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