2 Welcome to your 2nd Feb With reference to the Union Budget 2021-22, consider the following statements:1. It is proposed to set up a Higher Education Commission of India as an umbrella body having 4 separate vehicles for standard setting, accreditation, regulation, and funding. 2. It is also proposed to set up a Central University in Leh for accessible higher education in Ladakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both None With reference to science & technology, consider the following statements: 1. The Finance Minister proposed an outlay of Rs 50,000 crore, spread over five years, for National Research Foundation. 2. A new initiative called National Language Translation Mission (NTLM) has been proposed that will digitise the wealth of governance-and-policy related knowledge on the Internet and be made available in major Indian languages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both None With reference to the Agriculture and allied sectors, consider the following statements: 1. It is proposed to extend SWAMITVA Scheme to all States/UTs. 2. The Finance Minister also announced the enhancement of the allocation to the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund from Rs 30,000 crore to Rs 90,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both None With reference to the Petroleum & Natural Gas Sector, consider the following statements: 1. Ujjwala Scheme, which has already benefitted 8 crore households, will be extended to cover 1 crore more beneficiaries. 2. An Independent Gas Transport System Operator will be set up for facilitation and coordination of booking of common carrier capacity in all-natural gas pipelines on a non-discriminatory open access basis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both None Which of the following sectors comes under the Strategic Sector to be disinvested? 1. Atomic energy, Space and Defence 2. Transport and Telecommunications 3. Power, Petroleum, Coal and other minerals 4. Banking, Insurance and financial services Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 only 2 only Both None Time is Up!