16th August 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) — 

1. It is an initiative proposed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to strengthen state drug regulatory systems. 
2. The index includes 27 indices for Manufacturing States and 23 indices for Primarily Distribution States across various themes. 
3. States are required to submit data to CDSCO by the 25th of every month, which is then scored and shared by the 1st of the next month. 
4. SHRESTH serves as a virtual gap assessment tool to help states achieve maturity certification in drug regulation. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the BHU-NEER Portal — 

1. It was launched by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti to streamline the process of granting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for groundwater extraction. 
2. The portal features a PAN-based single ID system and provides NOCs with QR codes for verification. 
3. It replaces the earlier NOCAP portal and aims to enforce guidelines to prevent unsustainable groundwater extraction. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Chagas Disease — 

1. It is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and is primarily transmitted by triatomine bugs, also known as "kissing bugs.” 
2. The disease can be spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, and congenital transmission, but not through contaminated food or water. 
3. Chagas disease is endemic only in Latin America and has not been detected in the United States or Europe. 
4. It is often called the "silent or silenced disease" due to its asymptomatic nature and its prevalence among marginalised populations. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana - 

1. The scheme provides direct cash incentives to both employees and employers to promote formal job creation. 
2. Under Part A, first-time employees registered with EPFO are eligible for a one-month EPF wage up to ₹15,000, disbursed in two installments. 
3. Employers in the manufacturing sector receive incentives for new employees for up to four years, while other sectors receive incentives for two years. 
4. The scheme mandates that employees complete a financial literacy program before receiving the second installment of the incentive. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?