20th January 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Chips to Start-up (C2S)' Programme:

1. It is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in 2022.
2. The programme aims to provide hands-on experience to students in chip design, fabrication, and testing through access to advanced EDA tools and fabrication facilities.
3. It focuses only on postgraduate and doctoral students, excluding undergraduates from its scope.
4. One of its key objectives is to catalyse the incubation of start-ups and enable technology transfers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme’ launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY):

1. It aims to develop industry-ready professionals at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
2. The programme provides access to SMART lab facilities and supports the incubation of start ups and technology transfers.
3. It facilitates hands-on training in chip design and fabrication using advanced Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and foundry access.
4. One of its key objectives is to enable academic institutions to actively contribute to India’s semiconductor value chain.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about Soft Matter:

1. It is a sub-field of condensed matter, where materials can be significantly deformed by thermal fluctuations or small external stress.
2. They are characterised by mesoscopic-scale physical structures whose interactions determine their overall behaviour.
3. Unlike metals and ceramics, the building blocks of soft matter are held together by strong covalent or ionic bonds.
4. Everyday examples of soft matter include metals, glass, and ceramic materials.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Gullian Barre Syndrome is a:

Which of the following statements regarding the Indian Bison (Gaur) is/are correct?

1. It is the largest species among the wild cattle and the Bovidae family.
2. It is found primarily in dry deciduous forests and arid grasslands of northwestern India.
3. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and in Appendix I of CITES.
4. It serves as an important prey species for tigers and aids in seed dispersal.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below