UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-2

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    Consider the following statements about National Biotechnology Development Strategy (NBDS).
    1. The NBDS 2015-2020 was unveiled by the Government of India on 20th December, 2015 with aim to establish India as a world-class bio-manufacturing hub.
    2. It intends to launch a major mission under the Make in India Programme for the creation of new bio-tech products.
    3. It focuses to build the human capital by creating a Life Sciences and Biotechnology Education Council (LSBEC).
    Which of the statements) given above is/are incorrect?

    A)  Only 2             

    B)  Only 3

    C)  2 and 3           

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] The NBDS 2015-20 was announced and launched by the GOI on 20th December, 2015. The strategy aim to establish India as a world-class bio-manufacturing hub. It intends to launch a major mission under the Make in India Programme backed with significant investment for the creation of new bio-tech products, create a strong infrastructure for R and D and commercialisation and empower India's human resources scientifically and technologically. It has launched four major missions-healthcare, food and nutrition, clean energy and education. It also focuses to build the human capital by creating a LSBEC.


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