Preliminary exam General Studies September 11, 2024

1. With reference to the National Research Foundation (NRF) in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The National Research Foundation was proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to promote a culture of research across all disciplines.
  2. NRF’s funding mechanism will allow private sector contributions to support research in strategic sectors like defense and space.
  3. The Governing Board of NRF includes members from international research organizations to ensure global standards.
  4. NRF’s mandate includes integrating research in Indian higher education institutions with the needs of the private sector for better economic outcomes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?