Current Affairs 02/08/2025

1.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the regulation of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Unani (ASSU), and Homoeopathy drugs under Indian law?

Only Ayurvedic and Homoeopathy drugs are regulated under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.

Rule 158-B and Rule 85 (A to I) of the Drugs Rules, 1945 govern the licensing of ASSU and Homoeopathy medicines respectively.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are optional for ASSU and Homoeopathy drugs under Schedule T and M-I.

There is no requirement for proof of safety or effectiveness for ASSU and Homoeopathy drugs in India.

2.

According to the Constitution of India and the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, which of the following statements is correct regarding a vacancy in the Office of the Vice-President?

A person elected to fill a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President shall serve only the remaining term of the previous Vice-President.

The election to fill a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President must be held within six months of the vacancy.

The person elected to fill a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President shall serve a full term of five years from the date they assume office.

The Election Commission can decide not to hold an election if the vacancy occurs in the last year of the term.

3.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the fixation of Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) in India?

MSPs are fixed annually by the Government of India for 22 mandated crops, based on CACP’s recommendations and consultations with relevant stakeholders.

MSPs are fixed by State Governments for crops grown within their jurisdiction.

The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) alone decides the MSPs without consulting any other authority.

The MSPs are determined exclusively by the Ministry of Agriculture, without involvement of any other Ministries or Departments.

4.

Which of the following statements best describes the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project?

It is a state-level project aimed only at improving irrigation systems in arid regions.

NICRA focuses solely on developing drought-resistant crop varieties.

The project has released 2900 crop varieties, all of which are tolerant to biotic stresses.

It is an ICAR-led initiative to study climate change effects on agriculture and promote climate-resilient technologies.

5.

What is the main purpose of the Namo Drone Didi Scheme?

To provide drones for defense training

To empower Women SHGs by using drones in agriculture

To replace tractors with drones in farming

To promote drone exports from India

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