1. Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Sector Regulatory Appointment Search Committee (FSRASC):
1. The FSRASC was established based on the recommendations of the Financial Sector
Legislative Reforms Commission.
2. The committee is headed by the Minister of Finance and includes the Secretary of the
Department of Economic Affairs or Department of Financial Services, the Chairperson of the
regulatory authority concerned, and three outside experts.
3. The FSRASC is responsible for recommending suitable candidates for the positions of
Chairperson and Whole Time Members of financial sector regulators.
4. The committee also has the authority to recommend relaxation in eligibility and qualification
criteria for outstanding candidates.
Which of the above statements are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Bima Sakhi Yojana:
1. The Bima Sakhi Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower women
economically through financial literacy and insurance awareness.
2. The scheme is an initiative of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) aimed at training
women aged 18-70 years who have passed Class 10.
3. Under the scheme, women receive specialized training and a stipend for the first three years,
after which they are required to appear for a mandatory licensing exam to become certified
LIC agents.
4. The scheme aims to appoint 200,000 Bima Sakhis over the next three years, with an initial
target of 50,000 appointments in the first year.
5. The Bima Sakhi Yojana includes a provision for performance-based incentives and career
advancement opportunities for the participating women.
Which of the above statements are correct?

3. Which of the following statements about antimatter is/are correct?
1. Antimatter particles have the same mass as their corresponding matter particles but opposite
charges.
2. Antimatter can be used as a potential source of energy due to its annihilation property when
it comes into contact with matter.
3. The existence of antimatter was first proposed by Paul Dirac in the early 20th century.
4. Antimatter is predominantly found in the Earth's atmosphere and is commonly used in
everyday applications.
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