Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Education Ministry began a two-day meeting to review the progress of the National Education Policy’s implementation in States and Union Territories. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 29, 2020. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

National Education Policy 2020 is the first education policy of the 21st century in India, which replaces the previous National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

This education policy aims to transform India's education system by 2040, focusing on making it more holistic, flexible and multidisciplinary. It seeks to align education to the needs of the 21st century and bring out the unique capabilities of each student. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, issues like Minimum Support Price (MSP) and loan waivers have become crucial for farmers. Minimum Support Price is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The Government announces MSP at the beginning of the sowing season based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

When the Green Revolution began in the 1960s, India sought to bolster its food reserves and prevent shortages. The MSP system was initiated in 1966-67 for wheat and subsequently extended to other essential food crops, which were then sold to the poor at subsidized rates under the public distribution system. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) stated that it will invest about 2 lakh crore in setting up renewable energy sites and green hydrogen plants and cutting gas flaring to zero to achieve its 2038 net-zero carbon emission goal. The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is a public sector undertaking that is wholly owned by the Indian government. It is the largest crude oil and natural gas Company in India, contributing around 71 per cent to Indian domestic production. This corporation was conferred with 'Maharatna' status by the Government of India in November 2010.

Here, statements I and II both are correct and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I. Hence, option (a) is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), an apex body of Kuki tribes in Manipur, called for a 12-hour shutdown across all Kuki-Zo dominated districts of the state. The Kuki/Zo tribes are the third largest community in Manipur, constituting about 16% of the population. They are predominantly found in the northeastern states of India, particularly in Manipur, Mizoram, Assam and Nagaland and also present in Myanmar and Bangladesh.  Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

They speak various dialects belonging to the Tibeto-Burman language family. About 50 Kuki tribes in India are recognized as scheduled tribes, based on their dialect and region of origin. .  Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, the 12th meeting of the India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) concluded in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant advancement in strengthening defense relations between the two nations. United Arab Emirates is a country located in West Asia. United Arab Emirates shares its borders with Oman to the east, Persian Gulf to the north, Saudi Arabia to the south and west and Qatar to the northwest. Abu Dhabi is the capital of United Arab Emirates. The highest point in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Jebel Jais. Hence, option (d) is correct.