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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?

  1. 1.NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government
  2. 2.NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India’s premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 only

The National Innovation Foundation (NIF) is an autonomous organization established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Its primary role is to foster indigenous innovation and creativity at the grassroots level, supporting individuals and institutions involved in novel product development.

Source: UPSC gs1 2015

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