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1. With reference to the `SUTRA PIC initiative`, consider the following statements:
  1. Its objective is to perform scientific research on Indian indigenous cows.
  2. It is led by Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development (SEED) division of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The `Station` programme, recently seen in the news, is an initiative of:
3. With reference to the Collegium system of the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
  1. It was introduced in the `First Judges Case`(1981)
  2. The Third Judges Case (1998) expanded the Collegium to a five-member body, comprising the Chief Justice of India and four of his senior-most colleagues.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4. Gir, Red Sindhi and Sahiwal are indigenous breeds of:
5. With reference to the State of India`s Birds 2020 (SoIB) report, consider the following statements:
  1. It was released by Wildlife trust of India (WTI).
  2. Over a fifth of India`s bird diversity has suffered strong long-term declines over a 25-year period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6. Which of the following is/are the benefit(s) of registration of geographical indications (GI)?
  1. It confers legal protection to Geographical Indications in India.
  2. Prevents unauthorised use of a Registered Geographical Indication by others
  3. It provides legal protection to Indian Geographical Indications which in turn boost exports.
  4. It promotes economic prosperity of producers of goods produced in a geographical territory
Select the correct options from the codes given below:
7. With reference to `SVAROP programme`, consider the following statements:
  1. It emphasised on the research on `Panchgavya`, which is an ayurvedic mixture of five products of the cow.
  2. It was initiated by Department of Science and Technology (DST) by constituting a National Steering Committee (NSC).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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