Sunday, 30 August 2026

How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?<br/>1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.<br/>2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.<br/>3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.<br/>4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India :<br/><br/>I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.<br/>II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.<br/>III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions.<br/><br/>Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct ?<br/><br/>1. Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I.<br/>2. Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.<br/>3. Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.<br/><br/>Select the answer using the code given below :<br/>

Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?

Consider the following communication technologies: 1. Closed-circuit Television 2. Radio Frequency Identification 3. Wireless Local Area Network. Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies?