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With reference to the National Security Adviser (NSA) of India, consider the following statements:

1. The NSA serves as the Member-Secretary of the National Security Council (NSC).
2. The NSA reports directly to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
3. The NSA is Head of the Defence Planning Committee (DPC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the “New India Literacy Programme (ULLAS)” and the status of  Functional literacy in India, consider the following statements:

1. The ULLAS initiative is a centrally sponsored scheme designed to provide foundational literacy and critical life skills to non-literates aged 10 years and above.
2. Functional literacy refers to an individual’s capacity to use reading, writing, and numerical skills to manage daily life tasks like banking and understanding policies.
3. A state is declared “fully functionally literate” when it achieves a benchmark of over 98% proficiency, verified through the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT).
4. As of September 2025, the five regions to achieve full functional literacy status including Mizoram & Kerala.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector in India, consider the following statements:

1. The MICE sector is being positioned as a key driver for India’s GDP, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10% until 2030.
2. The “Meet in India Conclave 2025” was a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Tourism, the Rajasthan Government, and FICCI.
3. Unlike many other economic sectors, the primary bottleneck for the Indian MICE industry is the lack of physical infrastructure and hotel room capacity.
4. India aims to develop a “hub-and-spoke” model by elevating specific cities and venues, such as Yashobhoomi and Bharat Mandapam, into global MICE destinations.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body established under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
2. It is responsible for the inspection of all mines in India, including those of coal and atomic minerals.
3. It has the authority to approve Mining Plans and ensure the implementation of Mine Closure Plans for major minerals.
4. The “Star Rating of Mines” system, aimed at promoting sustainable mining, is administered by the IBM.

How many of the statements given above are correct?