15th May 2026

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association’?

1. It was founded in the year 1982 as an intergovernmental organisation comprising five small island states in the Western Indian Ocean: the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion (a French department), and Seychelles.
2. India was granted the Observer Status in IORA in March 2020 at the Commission’s 34th Council of Ministers.
3. In 2012, the IORA was one of the four regional organisations to launch the MASE Programme — the European Union-funded programme to promote Maritime Security in Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean.

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Consider the following statements regarding the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD):

1. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations established in 1977 and is exclusively dedicated to transforming agriculture, rural economies, and food systems.
2. It provides only country-specific grants to support research and pro-poor technologies in developing countries.
3. India is a founding member of IFAD, and its Governing Council—the highest decision-making body—meets annually.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about ‘National Testing Agency’?

1. It is an autonomous and self-sustained testing organisation to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.
2. It is chaired by the Union Minister of Human Resources Development.

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Which of the following statement(s) about the 'National Social Assistance Programme' is correct?

1. NSAP provides financial assistance to elderly, widows, and disabled individuals below the poverty line.
2. NSAP consists of five main schemes, including Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme and Annapurna Scheme.
3. NSAP is exclusively funded by the Central Government and does not involve any contributions from state governments.
4. NSAP aims to improve employment opportunities for rural youth by providing skill development training.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the ‘National Technology Day’?

1. It is celebrated each year on 28th February to mark the discovery of Raman effect by Physicist Sir CV Raman.
2. The ‘Technology Development Board of India’ celebrates the day by awarding individuals with National Award for their contribution to science and technology in India.

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