Answer: C

Explanation:

Establishment of Research National Research Foundation (ANRF) is a major initiative towards corporatization of science research in India. This foundation was established with the objective of improving the relationship between research and development, academia and industry and its focus is mainly on market applicable results.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The new guidelines for senior advocate designation in 2023 have a minimum age requirement of 45 years and not 50 years. The evaluation criteria reserve only 5 marks for academic publications. The Centre actually sought restoration of secret ballot to allow judges to express their views without any pressure.

Answer: B

Explanation:

NEOWISE ends its science survey on 31 July 2024. It was originally designed to detect near-Earth objects, not Kuiper Belt objects specifically. The mission has detected more than 3,000 near-Earth objects, not 10,000. Its data, including images and source catalogs, were made publicly available in March 2012.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Hyperthermophiles thrive in temperatures above 80°C (176°F). Acidophiles grow in low pH environments and not in high salt concentrations. Psychrophiles grow in cool temperatures of 15°C (59°F) or less and not in high temperatures. Metallotolerants tolerate high levels of dissolved heavy metals and not low levels

Answer: B

Explanation:

India spends only 0.6% to 0.7% of its GDP on public funding for science research. This figure has remained stable for the last decade. This is significantly less than countries like South Korea, which spends 2% to 3% of its GDP on research despite having a much smaller population and economy.