24th January 2025

Consider the following statements about the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) of India:
1. It was established on the recommendations of the Naresh Chandra Committee.
2. AERA regulates tariffs for aeronautical services at all airports in India.
3. The 2019 amendment to the AERA Act increased the threshold for designating an airport as "major" from 15 lakh to 35 lakh annual passengers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the term "crosspathy" in the context of India's healthcare system?

Match the following regarding various aspects of India's maritime sector:
A. Sagarmala Programme                                          1. Aims to replace conventional tugs with eco-friendly alternatives by 2040
B. Maritime India Vision 2030                                 2. Promotes port-led development with focus on coastal berths and connectivity
C. Green Tug Transition Program                            3. Plans to make 26 new national waterways navigable
D. Inland Waterways Development                         4. A 10-year roadmap with 150 initiatives across ports, shipyards, and inland waterways
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Regarding the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), consider the following statements:
1. The scheme allows a maximum investment of Rs. 2 lakh per financial year.
2. Partial withdrawals are permitted after the account holder attains 18 years of age or passes 10th standard, whichever is earlier.
3. The maturity period of SSY is 21 years from account opening, with contributions required for the first 15 years only.
4. NRIs are eligible to open SSY accounts for their girl children.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Health Mission (NHM) in India:
1. The National Rural Health Mission was rebranded as the National Health Mission in 2012, encompassing both rural and urban health missions.
2. The NHM has achieved a reduction in the Maternal Mortality Ratio by 83% since 1990, surpassing the global decline of 45%.
3. The program has expanded human resources in healthcare, with the number of engaged workers increasing from 2.69 lakh in FY 2021-22 to 5.23 lakh in FY 2023-24.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?