With reference to the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), consider the following statements: 1. Its main objective is to seed, grow, and promote research and development (R&D) across India's universities. 2. The ANRF can both fund and receive money from private sources, philanthropic organizations, and international bodies. 3. Its Governing Board is headed by the Education Minister of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), consider the following statements:
1.Its main objective is to seed, grow, and promote research and development (R&D) across India’s universities.
2.The ANRF can both fund and receive money from private sources, philanthropic organizations, and international bodies.
3.Its Governing Board is headed by the Education Minister of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The ANRF was established by an Act of Parliament in August 2023, replacing the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) set up in 2008. The main objective of the ANRF is to seed, grow, and promote research and development (R&D) across India’s universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories. The ANRF can both fund and receive money from private sources, philanthropic organizations, and international bodies.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Governing Board of the ANRF is headed by the Prime Minister of India.

Source: The Hindu

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