Answer: C

Explanation:

Recently, the Central Government approved the modified Pradhan Mantri Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran (PM-JI-VAN) Yojana. The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana is a program that provides financial support to 2nd generation (2G) ethanol projects in India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The program aims to increase the amount of ethanol blended with petrol to 20% by the end of the 2025-26 ethanol supply year. It also aims to provide remunerative income to farmers for their agricultural residue and address environmental pollution.

Hence, statement 2 is correct.

The scheme also helps create local employment opportunities and contributes to India’s energy security and self-reliance. It aligns with India's goals to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Today, on 20th of September, President Droupadi Murmu will address the ICAR-NISA centenary in Ranchi, release a commemorative stamp and plant saplings for the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. The ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) is a key research institute, located in Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) operates as a part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Govt. of India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

This institute was previously known as the Indian Lac Research Institute (ILRI) and later as the Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (IINRG). Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA). Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Utthan-Gaurav Abhiyan is a government initiative. The primary aim of PM-JUGA is to uplift tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts by adopting saturation coverage, focusing on overall socio-economic development. Hence, statement I is correct.

Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Utthan-Gaurav Abhiya targets India's 10.45 crore Scheduled Tribe population (as per the 2011 Census), which includes more than 705 tribal communities across the country. The progress of tribal villages will be monitored using the PM Gati Shakti platform. Hence, statement II is correct.

Hence, statements I and II both are correct and statement II is not the correct explanation for statement I. Hence, option (b) is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Jordan as the first country in the world to eliminate leprosy. Jordan, officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Amman is the capital of Jordan. Jordan shares its borders with Iraq to the east, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories to the west, Syria to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. The highest point in Jordan is Jabal Umm ad Dami, located in the Wadi Rum area in the southern part of the country. Hence, option (a) is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet recently approved the Bio-RIDE scheme to boost biotechnology research and entrepreneurship. Bio-RIDE combines two existing schemes: Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) and Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED). Bio-RIDE designed to promote bio-entrepreneurship and aims to make India a global leader in biomanufacturing and biotechnology. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Bio-RIDE aligns with national development goals through advancements in biotechnology. The scheme aims to achieve a $300 billion bio-economy by 2030. It contributes to the "Viksit Bharat 2047" initiative. Hence, statement 2 is correct.