Consider the following statements with respect to Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF): 1. It is a public-private partnership (PPP) between Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) and FICCI 2. It aims to improve the quality of research by attracting the best talents across the country and reduce brain drain Which of the above given statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF):
1. It is a public-private partnership (PPP) between Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) and FICCI
2. It aims to improve the quality of research by attracting the best talents across the country and reduce brain drain
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF): It is a public-private partnership (PPP) between Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) which aims to improve the quality of research by attracting the best talents across the country and reduce brain drain.

Source: https://pmmodiyojana.in/

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