CURRENT AFFAIRS-81

Which of the following statements regarding International Women’s Day are correct?

• International Women’s Day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1975.
• The origins of International Women’s Day can be traced back to the United States, where the first National Woman’s Day was observed on February 28, 1909, in honor of the 1908 garment workers’ strike in New York.
• International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 10 every year to commemorate the Russian Revolution and the establishment of a communist state in Russia.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for pharmaceuticals in India are correct?

• The PLI scheme was introduced by the Indian government during the pandemic to promote domestic manufacturing.
• Under the PLI scheme, companies receive incentives based on incremental sales of pharmaceutical products.
• The PLI scheme offers support for both fermentation-based bulk drugs and chemically synthesized drugs.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements accurately describe the Election Commission’s stance on linking Aadhaar with voter ID cards?

• The Election Commission proposed amendments to the Representation of the People Act, 1950, to remove the requirement for providing a “sufficient cause” for not disclosing Aadhaar details.
• Initially, the EC’s plan for Aadhaar-voter ID linkage in 2015 was mandatory, aiming to eradicate duplicate entries from the electoral rolls.
• The recent petition in the Supreme Court raised concerns about the lack of clarity in registration forms, particularly Form 6B, which presented limited options for individuals regarding Aadhaar disclosure.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Congress (INC) during the Indian independence movement:

• The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885, with the aim of seeking greater political representation for Indians under British rule.
• The INC adopted the policy of non-cooperation with the British government, led by Mahatma Gandhi, during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920-1922.
• The Indian National Congress was primarily composed of British officials and aristocrats who aimed to maintain British dominance in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?