CURRENT AFFAIRS-93

Which of the following statements regarding the uses of cannabis in India are correct?

• Cannabis is primarily cultivated in the Indo-Gangetic plains and the Deccan region for its fibre, oil, and medicinal properties.
• Bhang, derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, is traditionally consumed during the festival of Diwali across India.
• Cannabis seeds and leaves are processed to produce bhang, which is often mixed with cold, flavored milk or thandai during Holi celebrations.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which statement correctly describes the role of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in heritage conservation?

• The ASI is responsible for protecting only a select few monuments of national importance.
• The ASI focuses primarily on uncovering new monuments rather than conserving existing ones.
• The ASI works under the Union Ministry of Culture and is tasked with protecting and maintaining specific monuments declared to be of national importance.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Indian National Congress (INC) is correct?

• The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a group of British civil servants.
• The Indian National Congress played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
• The Indian National Congress was primarily composed of members from the British military.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) are correct?

• The ICCC utilizes state-of-the-art technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for data collection and processing.
• The ICCC is housed within the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and is responsible for policy formulation and legislation in the agricultural sector.
• The ICCC aims to provide individual farmer-specific advisories based on factors such as land records, crop sowing information, and weather data.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?