[1]. Consider the following statements regarding the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, which completed three years in September 2026:

1. The scheme was launched on September 17, 2023.
2. It covers artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 traditional trades.
3. Under the scheme, credit support is provided to beneficiaries at a concessional interest rate of 5% per annum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2, and 3

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[2]. Which of the following functions as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), which was in the news in September 2026?

[A]. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

[B]. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)

[C]. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC)

[D]. Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)

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[3]. India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar, commissioned/launched in September 2026, is located in which of the following places?

[A]. Paradip

[B]. Puri

[C]. Sambalpur

[D]. Balasore

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[4]. What was the theme for World Patient Safety Day observed on September 17, 2026?

[A]. Safe maternal and newborn care

[B]. Safe care for non-communicable diseases

[C]. Medication safety for patient safety

[D]. Safe hospitals for universal health coverage

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[5]. The 'Vigilance Manual 2026', which was recently in the news, is associated with which of the following organizations?

[A]. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

[B]. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

[C]. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

[D]. Central Information Commission (CIC)

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