c) Green Methanol Bunkering Facility
d) Bio-CNG Plant
Answer: c) Green Methanol Bunkering Facility
Protein p47 Discovery
Q21. Recent research found that protein p47 functions as a:
a) Enzyme inhibitor
b) Mechanical chaperone
c) Genetic mutator
d) Cytoskeleton builder
Answer: b) Mechanical chaperone
Q22. Which protein was earlier known as the main partner of p47?
a) p21
b) p33
c) p53
d) p97
Answer: d) p97
1. The co-location of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) with schools primarily aims to strengthen:
a) Higher education opportunities
b) Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
c) Technical skill development
d) Adult literacy programs
Answer: b) Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
2. Which two ministries jointly initiated the co-location guidelines?
a) Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Health and Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Education and Ministry of Women & Child Development
d) Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Social Justice
Answer: c) Ministry of Education and Ministry of Women & Child Development
3. How many children are expected to benefit from the co-location of AWCs with schools?
a) 5 crore
b) 10 crore
c) 12 crore
d) 15 crore
Answer: d) 15 crore
4. Which education policy emphasises ECCE and supports the co-location initiative?
a) Right to Education Act 2009
b) National Education Policy 2020
c) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan 2001
d) NIPUN Bharat Mission
Answer: b) National Education Policy 2020
5. In NEP 2020, ECCE is part of which stage of the new 5+3+3+4 structure?
a) First 5 years (Foundational stage)
b) Second 3 years (Preparatory stage)
c) Third 3 years (Middle stage)
d) Last 4 years (Secondary stage)
Answer: a) First 5 years (Foundational stage)
6. What is the main purpose of co-location of AWCs with schools?
a) To prepare children for smooth transition into Grade 1
b) To increase enrolment in private schools
c) To reduce expenditure on higher education
d) To expand midday meal schemes to adults
Answer: a) To prepare children for smooth transition into Grade 1
7. Which interactive tool is promoted under the guidelines for early learning?
a) E-Pathshala
b) Diksha Portal
c) Jaadui Pitara / e-Jaadui Pitara
d) Vidya Samiksha Kendra
Answer: c) Jaadui Pitara / e-Jaadui Pitara
8. What is one of the key challenges in implementing co-location across states and UTs?
a) Lack of available children
b) Different operational paradigms of Anganwadi centres
c) Opposition from private schools
d) Legal restrictions under RTE Act
Month: Current Affairs - September 10, 2025
Category: current affairs daily