6th July 2026

With reference to the 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra Platform', recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, launched in partnership with NITI Aayog and the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
2. Its primary objective is to provide fully government-funded support exclusively for the filing of international patents.
3. It aims to facilitate the transfer of biomedical technologies to industry partners to accelerate commercialisation and societal impact.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Matcha tea, consider the following statements:

1. It is produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are shade-grown for a specific period before harvest to enhance certain biochemical properties.
2. The practice of consuming powdered tea, which eventually led to Matcha, was introduced to Japan from China by Zen Buddhist monks.
3. Unlike regular green tea where leaves are infused and removed, Matcha involves the complete ingestion of the powdered leaf, resulting in a higher intake of caffeine and antioxidants.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the 'Specialised Investment Fund' (SIF) recently introduced in India, consider the following statements:

1. The framework for SIFs has been established by amending the SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 1993, to primarily serve as a low-cost alternative to Portfolio Management Services (PMS).
2. An Asset Management Company (AMC) can launch a Specialised Investment Fund only if it has been in operation for at least three years and has an average Assets Under Management (AUM) of ₹10,000 crore in the immediately preceding three years.
3. The SIF framework permits an AMC to offer multiple investment strategies within a single SIF, provided they all belong to the same category, such as equity-oriented or debt-oriented strategies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the banking system in India, consider the following statements regarding CASA deposits:

1. CASA deposits are a costlier source of funds for banks compared to term deposits, as they offer higher interest rates to depositors.
2. The stickiness of CASA deposits provides banks with a stable and reliable funding base for lending operations.
3. A higher proportion of CASA deposits in a bank's total deposits typically leads to an improvement in its Net Interest Margin (NIM).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the term "dark patterns"?