Consider the following statements:
1. Indian
Council of Medical Research has achieved a significant milestone in combating
Kyasanur Forest Disease. Indian Council of Medical Research is India's apex
body for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research.
2. It
was originally established in 1921 as the Indian Research Fund Association
(IRFA) and was renamed ICMR in 1949.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. The
return of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to India, following the
successful completion of their first international display in Sri Lanka, is a
highly significant event from a historical and cultural perspective.
2. This
initiative not only further strengthens the deep Buddhist ties between India
and Sri Lanka, but also clearly underlines India's active role in the
preservation of global Buddhist heritage.
3. The
Devnimori Relics are associated with the Devnimori Stupa in Gujarat, where
sacred bone relics belonging to Lord Buddha were discovered during archaeological
excavations.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. Researchers
at Stanford University have achieved a significant milestone in the field of
seismology by creating the first global map of rare continental mantle
earthquakes.
2. This
study, published in the journal Science in February 2026, provides the first
systematic global evidence of earthquakes originating deep within the
continental mantle rather than within the Earth's crust.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. India’s
Task Force on “Unified Framework for Development of Coaching Ecosystem in
India,” led by national badminton head coach Shri Pullela Gopichand, submitted
its report to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in January 2026.
2. The
Task Force proposes a unified national coaching framework to standardise coach
education, accreditation, and professional development in alignment with
international best practices.
3. Establishment
of National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) as the apex body for coach
education and accreditation.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified a suitable landing site in
the Moon’s south polar region for the Chandrayaan 4 mission.
2. The
mission is targeted for launch around 2026 and is expected to be India’s most
complex lunar endeavour so far.
Which of the above statement/statements are
correct?